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Tennis Nadal defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets in the second round.

Nadal earned two match points with a smash winner in the tenth point and sealed the deal with an ace in the next one. He created two break chances with a forehand crosscourt winner in game 11 and seized the first after Miomir's backhand error to open a 6-5 lead. The Spaniard fired two aces in game ten to prolong the set and gain momentum. Eager to fight, Kecmanovic pulled the break back in the next one after an extended exchange and Nadal's forehand error. Kecmanovic placed a volley winner in game two for 30-30 and landed another to bring the game home and get his name on the scoreboard. Nadal sprayed a couple of errors in the fifth game before closing it with a service winner for 4-1.

RAFAEL NADAL won his first match in six weeks as he made a victorious return at the Madrid Open.

But the home favourite wasn't in the clear yet as he gifted the break back to Kecmanovic with series of errors, forcing a tiebreak. The match was suspended with Nadal serving at 0-1 0-15 in the second set as heavy rain started to fall, with the roof needing to be closed on court Manolo Santana. It was a strong start for the world No 4 in his comeback match, as he won five games on the bounce from 1-1 to close out the opening set in 36 minutes.

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Finally, Nadal ended up winning this tournament by beating the American Fritz in the final, and also did so without conceding a single set in the entire tournament; My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your antifrion for this match. In the last tournament he played, which was the Miami ATP, Nadal fell in the final against Fritz, so he returns to compete more than a month after having to be off for an injury; While in Miami he also reached the quarterfinals and was also defeated by the winner of the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz. While in Belgrade he also fell in the semifinals against the No. 1, who was a finalist. 1º Set Rafael Nadal (6-1) Miomir Kecmanovic 2º Set Rafael Nadal (6-1 1-1) Miomir Kecmanovic

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya is the latest in line to hit out at Patrick Mouratoglou for one of the latter's recent comments regarding the Mallorcan.

He also played a further two matches in August '21 at the Citi Open in Washington. He only recently resumed practice but has admittedly been unable to practice anything other than his serve ahead of the Madrid Masters, which is his comeback tournament. Delving a bit deeper into Carlos Moya's statement, one can see that his claims have not been inaccurate.

MADRID -- Rafael Nadal got off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home.

Nadal was broken twice, including while serving for the match at 6-5, but eventually prevailed in the tiebreaker by converting his first match point with an ace. He lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Monte Carlo semifinals. Tournament organizers said Nadal asked to play in the afternoon so his match would not coincide with Madrid's semifinal game against Manchester City. The second set I don't consider it a bad set, but as I am saying, when you have been a long time without competing, it's normal that you have up-and-downs in a match because you have to recover your routine." "In general I have done a good match. Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home.

RAFAEL NADAL won his first match back after a six-week injury layoff.

The seven-time tour title winner also thought Nadal himself had not been expecting to return to competition so soon, something that would have helped him in his opening match against the world No 32. Hantuchova also thought there were positive signs for the week ahead as Nadal continues his comeback and looks to build momentum ahead of the French Open. Nadal has been hailed for returning to action in Madrid, 45 days after his last match in Indian Wells that he was forced to play with a broken rib.

Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after opening his Madrid campaign with a victory over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, while Ons Jabeur marched into the ...

I'm very happy with the attitude today, so hopefully we'll continue with this level." "I was more aggressive this time, physically much better on the court. I'm very excited about it."

Rafael Nadal defeated Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday in Madrid. © Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour. ATP Staff May 04, 2022. Spaniard made winning return to the ATP ...

Whereas if you come back and you lose and you lose, you end up in a circle of losing that you don't get the rhythm of matches. “Playing in Spain is something really, really important, and here in Madrid, the support and love of the people it's always been unconditional,” Nadal said. “If you come back and if you win the first matches, then you're able to get your rhythm back again. “Today I was able to play one hour [and] 55 minutes against an opponent that was playing really well in these past months, so [it is] a really good victory,” Nadal said. I think that in general I have played a good match.” I think that yesterday I started to feel a little bit better, and today also in the pre warmup I was feeling well.

Rafael Nadal says his recovery from his rib injury is "unpredictable" despite appearing in good shape in his win over Miomir Kecmanovic at the Madrid Open.

“If you come back and if you win the first matches, then you're able to get your rhythm back again. "I think that yesterday [Tuesday] I started to feel a little bit better, and today also in the warm-up I was feeling well. "I have trained very, very little. I have had better days, worse days. You have to be truthful to yourself. "You have to be sincere with yourself whenever you can.

Rafael Nadal defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.

Nadal was broken twice, including while serving for the match at 6-5, but eventually prevailed in the tiebreaker by converting his first match point with an ace. He lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Monte Carlo semifinals. Tournament organizers said Nadal asked to play in the afternoon so his match would not coincide with Madrid's semifinal game against Manchester City. The second set I don't consider it a bad set, but as I am saying, when you have been a long time without competing, it's normal that you have up-and-downs in a match because you have to recover your routine." "In general I have done a good match. Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home.

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Playing his first match in six weeks, Rafael Nadal defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1, 7-6 in the Madrid Masters second round. Rafa needed an hour and 55 ...

Rafa hit a smash winner at 5-4 in the tie break for two match points and landed an ace on the first to emerge at the top. He grabbed the first after Miomir's backhand error to move 6-5 in front and serve for the victory. Rafa drew first blood in the encounter's fourth game with a smash winner and fired an unreturned serve in the next one for 4-1.

RAFAEL NADAL won the first match of his injury comeback against Miomir Kecmanovic in Madrid.

Nadal's victory on Wednesday also means he keeps up his streak of never having lost in the opening round at a clay tournament. The five-time former champion in Madrid was grateful for his battle against the 22-year-old Serb, adding: "Well of course I need to improve but matches like today, one hour 55 on court helps without a doubt, no? Nadal needed almost two hours to come through his first match in 45 days against the world No 32.

Feliciano Lopez, tournament director at the Madrid Open, recently heaped praise on two legendary Spanish tennis players, Rafael Nadal and Manolo Santana. Lopez ...

"Rafa likes to play during the day in Madrid, as the ball bounces higher, and with the Champions League semifinal he asked us not to play at the same time as the match", revealed Lopez, as reported by Punto de Break, who confessed of wanting to go see Real Madrid. Lopez referred to the 21-time Major winner as "our biggest pillar." Not a random day for the winner of twenty-one Grand Slam titles: on Wednesday evening there will also be the second leg of the Champions League, which sees Manchester City and Real Madrid as protagonists.

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Another smash winner created the fourth match point for Goffin, and Nadal saved it with a drop shot winner for 9-9. Goffin earned the third match point at 7-6, and Nadal denied it with a drop shot winner to extend the drama. Goffin held at 15 in game 11, and Nadal responded in the 12th to introduce a tie break. David survived deuce in the ninth game to remain on the positive side, and Rafa fired another powerful serve for a hold at love a few minutes later. Rafa held at love in game eight to lock the result at 4-4 and increase the drama. Rafa placed a forehand winner to wrap up the set in style and gain a boost ahead of the second.

Less than a month out from the French Open, 13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal has detailed his "roller coaster" return from injury as he seeks to ...

While rival Roger Federer is still playing at the age of 40, there's no telling how long Nadal—who turns 36 on June 3, two days before the French Open final—will continue his career. At the end of the day, the rib is a problem that limits your game a lot." But Nadal—who holds the men's singles record of 21 Grand Slam titles—is glad this latest "roller coaster" wasn't quite as tumultuous.

Rafael Nadal saved four match points to battle past David Goffin in an exhausting 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) win and reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

Nadal eventually got across the line on his fourth match point, taking the tie-break 11-9, sparking triumphant celebrations to the crowd’s applause. Nadal raced into a 4-1 lead before a routine forehand found the net and Goffin’s fine cross-court shot, one of his finest shots of the afternoon, made it 4-3. He grabbed it up with a straining, low shot across court to haul the set back to 5-5 and then held for 6-5, before breaking again to take the set, with the Belgian now looking physically fresher.

RAFAEL NADAL is making his comeback in Madrid after a six-week injury layoff.

“The most important thing is to be healthy, but I think that going to Paris I'm on time. It spanned titles in Melbourne, Acapulco and a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, and came to an end in the Indian Wells final. Rafael Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya has slammed claims that the Spaniard won’t find his form in time for the French Open after being sidelined with a rib injury.

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I enjoy playing in front of my people, seeing the support that I receive. “Working is not that easy, because when you start again, you have pains, pains in different places, so you need to manage them. “Mobility, stability in terms of [my] game, and of course adapting the body again. “We have to be ready tomorrow, being ready to accept that tomorrow things may not be easy. You have to learn how to live with these kind of moments, and also to enjoy this kind of suffering,” Nadal said. “At the end of the day you're suffering in the match.

Rafael Nadal paid tribute to Real Madrid for inspiring him to a battling win over David Goffin as he reached the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

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Djokovic and Nadal competing in the same tournament for the first time this season.

Interestingly, Djokovic and Murray are set to face off for the first time since 2017. Djokovic and Murray have played many times against each other as they are set to meet for the 37th time. We have young players, and we are both trying to do our best to compete for the top spots of the world.

Rafael Nadal, the 21-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 4, says he limps on “many days of my life” because of a “chronic foot injury.”

But at the same time I am not completely happy because I have to finish the match in straight sets, without a doubt.” I think if I play a pretty good game, I'll have chances to win.” It's going to be a great day and a great match." Djokovic was scheduled Thursday to play three-time major champion and former world No. 1 Andy Murray, but advanced in a walkover because Murray dealt with a bout of food poisoning. But I am also conscious for [Friday], because I can wake up with more problems and we have to accept and face it.” “If you saw me on a daily basis, you would not be worried because I limp on many days of my life,” Nadal said.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the third time on Friday in the quarter-finals of the 2022 Mutua Madrid Open. The Spaniards first met at the ...

Only two of the top six doubles seeds are still standing in Madrid, and they will meet Friday on Stadium 3 as Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos take on Colombians Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah. Granollers and Zeballos, the second seeds, took a Match Tie-break on Thursday to start their Madrid campaign with a win. Zverev leads Auger-Aliassime 4-2 in their ATP Head2Head, though Felix won their last meeting at the ATP Cup in January, an event Team Canada went on to win. He did not get a chance to win a fourth set after the retirement of Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev first met at the 2018 Intessa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals — a five-set win for the Greek — and have played three times in each of the past two years. Both Nadal and Alcaraz have won three tour-level titles in 2022, tying Rublev for the most trophies on the season. After looking sharp in an opening win against Gael Monfils, Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals via a walkover against Andy Murray, who withdrew with illness. Djokovic leads the pair's ATPHead2Head 3-0, with one win on each surface. Alcaraz is 25-3 on the year, with one of those losses coming in three sets against Nadal in the Indian Wells semi-finals. Obviously I will have to focus on my defensive game a little bit more. Alcaraz celebrated his 19th birthday with a battling win over Cameron Norrie, making him the youngest Madrid quarter-finalist in the tournament's history. "Rafa is the best ever on clay. But Rafa is Rafa. The people love me more every day, but Rafa is much more famous.

THE French Open prize money pot for 2022 has been released.

Three years ago, a first-round loser pocketed £39,000 (€46,000) but will take home £53,000 (€62,000) this time around. But the winner will be receiving £85,000 (€100,000) less than they did three years ago. Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic could end up walking away from the French Open worse off than previous years despite a big boost in the tournament’s overall prize money.