Rafael Nadal rolled back the years to claim an emotional and dramatic victory against Alex de Minaur at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal rolled back the years to claim an emotional and dramatic victory against Alex de Minaur at the Madrid Open. The 37-year-old showed flashes of his vintage best to thrill his home fans in a 7-6 6-3 win and will play Pedro Cachin in round three after the Argentine defeated Frances Tiafoe.
Tsitsipas entered the match with a 10-1 record on clay for season, including a third title in Monte Carlo, but the world No 118 powered 24 winners to clinch a stunning win. Swiatek and Sinner march on in bid for maiden Madrid crowns World No 1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the fourth round after defeating Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-1 to improve her season record to 26-4.
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