Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal Makes Impressive Comeback by Defeating Leo Borg in Bastad

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Rafael Nadal shows no mercy against Leo Borg in an intense match in Bastad! Find out more about his stunning return to the ATP Tour.

Rafael Nadal marked his return to the ATP Tour with a remarkable victory over Leo Borg in Bastad. Despite showing signs of rust in his first match since Roland Garros, Nadal managed to secure a win with one break of serve in each set. The 38-year-old displayed his skill and determination on the court, proving that age is just a number when it comes to his performance.

Ranked 261 in the world due to an injury-hit season, Nadal still outshone his opponent, Leo Borg, who holds a career highest ranking of 334. The match was a testament to Nadal's resilience and unwavering spirit, showcasing why he is a 22-time major winner and a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world.

In a swift 85-minute victory, Nadal set up his next challenge against Cameron Norrie, further demonstrating his readiness to compete at the highest level. His focused gameplay and strategic moves left fans in awe and anticipation for more thrilling matches to come.

Nadal's return to the court in Bastad has sparked excitement and enthusiasm among tennis enthusiasts. As he warms up for the Olympics with a doubles win in Bastad, the tennis icon continues to showcase his unmatched talent and drive for success.

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Rafael Nadal defeats Leo Borg in Bastad | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal showed signs of rust in his first match since Roland Garros on Tuesday, but one break of serve in each set was enough for the 38-year-old to ...

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Is Rafael Nadal v Leo Borg on TV? Channel, time and how to watch ... (Yahoo Sports)

Nadal goes into the match ranked 261 in the world after an injury-hit season, but still significantly higher than Bjorg, who has a career highest rank of 334 ...

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Nordea Open: Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg to make stunning return ... (India Today)

Rafael Nadal made an impressive comeback singles after beating Leo Borg in straight sets in the opening round of the Nordea Open on Tuesday.

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Rafael Nadal defeats Leo Borg in Bastad to line up Cameron Norrie ... (Tennis Magazine)

The 22-time major winner needed just one break in each set to wrap up an 85-minute victory Tuesday.

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Rafael Nadal sees off Bjorn Borg's son Leo on return to action in ... (The Independent)

The Spaniard will take on Cameron Norrie in round two in Bastad.

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Rafael Nadal: 'Great feelings' for Spaniard as defeats Leo Borg to ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal made a successful return to the ATP Tour as he beat Leo Borg 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Nordea Open in Sweden.

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Rafael Nadal sweeps past Leo Borg in Bastad (Times of India)

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal advanced to the second round of the Bastad Open in Sweden on Tuesday, defeating Leo Borg, the son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg, ...

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Rafael Nadal warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad (Business Day)

Nadal skipped Wimbledon to prepare for the Games on the clay courts of Roland Garros.

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Rafael Nadal ruins Casper Ruud with perfect response to doubles ... (Daily Express)

Casper Ruud made a cheeky jibe at his doubles partner Rafael Nadal after the rain delayed their match in the Swedish Open - but got a taste of his own ...

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Rafael Nadal Will Play The U.S. Open (Forbes)

The 22-time Grand Slam champion will play the U.S. Open on a protected ranking. He was listed among the tournament entrants on Tuesday. Nadal, 38, has won the ...

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't ... (WTOP)

NEW YORK (AP) โ€” Rafael Nadal was on the U.S. Open entry list released Tuesday via a protected ranking, although that doesn't necessarily mean he will ...

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Rafael Nadal appears on US Open entry list as Spaniard's ... (Daily Express)

Rafael Nadal has entered the US Open main draw on a protected ranking. Many expected the Paris Olympics to be Nadal's final flourish as a professional ...

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Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg in Swedish Open singles to set up ... (Sky Sports)

Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg, son of tennis great Bjorn, in opening round of Swedish Open singles 6-3 6-4; Nadal will face Britains Cameron Norrie in the ...

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Rafael Nadal on US Open entry list despite unclear status - ESPN (ESPN)

Rafael Nadal was on the US Open entry list released Tuesday via a protected ranking, although that doesn't necessarily mean he will compete in the year's ...

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Nadal beats Borg in Bastad as he continues to prepare for Olympic ... (TSN)

Rafael Nadal returned to singles action with a 6-3, 6-4 victory on clay over Leo Borg, the 21-year-old son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg, in the first round ...

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Rafael Nadal on US Open entry list (Times of India)

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal returns to the 2024 US Open. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek lead the fields; Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are defending champions.

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Rafael Nadal named in US Open entry list sparking Grand Slam ... (India Today)

Rafael Nadal has been named in the US Open entry list, raising hopes for his Grand Slam return. The Spanish legend's inclusion comes via a protected ranking ...

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Rafael Nadal on entry list for US Open (Firstpost)

Nadal has played the US Open only once, in 2022, since winning his fourth New York hardcourt crown in 2019.

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US Open 2024: Rafael Nadal named in main draw entry lists, earns ... (WION)

Four-time champion Rafael Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed on Tuesday for the 2024 US Open after missing the event three of the ...

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Rafael Nadal uses protected ranking to enter US Open (The Athletic)

Rafael Nadal could play his first US Open in two years this August. The four-time champion has entered the men's singles draw using his protected injury ...

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US Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Emma Raducanu feature on main ... (Sky Sports)

Will Rafael Nadal make one more appearance at Flushing Meadows after the Olympics? Spaniard has protected ranking for main mens draw; watch the US Open ...

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Rafael Nadal on entry list for 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament ... (UPI.com)

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who missed five of the last six Grand Slam events, is on the entry list for the 2024 U.S. Open.

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Rafael Nadal & Casper Ruud save MP, reach Bastad doubles SFs ... (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud won a dramatic Match TIe-break against Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin to continue their run as fan favourites in Gstaad.

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Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg in Bastad as he continues to prepare ... (NBC Sports)

Rafael Nadal was playing his first singles match since he lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev.

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Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud save match point to make doubles semi ... (Times of India)

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud narrowly escaped defeat in the doubles quarterfinals at the Bastad tournament on Wednesday. The duo faced a match ...

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Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud reach Nordea Open semi-finals ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud, dubbed 'Ruudal' by fans, survived a dramatic quarter-final match on Wednesday to survive in the doubles action at the Nordea ...

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Rafael Nadal wins in Swedish Open doubles with Casper Ruud ... (Sky Sports)

Nadal and Ruud beat the French pairing of Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin 6-4 3-6 12-10, saving a match point in the match tie-break.

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The shirt that Rafael Nadal wore when he won his first Roland ... (Tennis Magazine)

Nearly 20 years ago, a teenaged Rafael Nadal famous announced himself to the global sporting world with a dominant run to his first of a to-date 14 singles ...

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Rafael Nadal Enters 2024 US Open Draw; Hasn't Played ... (Bleacher Report)

The legendary Rafael Nadal is heading back to the U.S. Open. James Hansen of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Nadal, who is currently ranked No. 261,โ€ฆ

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Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud save match point to reach doubles ... (Firstpost)

Rafael Nadal will be back in action on Thursday against Britain's Cameron Norrie in the round of 16 in the singles.

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