It’s rarely enjoyable to walk to the net after a match goes against you. However, Pedro Cachin had one of the most remarkable moments of his career after losing to Rafael Nadal in a hard-fought three-setter on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open.
At the net, the No. 91 player in the PIF ATP Rankings engaged in a long conversation with the former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.
“Thank you, you made my dream come true,” Cachin exclaimed. “May I have your shirt, towel, or something? I know it’s not how the process is.”
Nadal answered, “Yes, of course, I’ll give it to you.” “I hope everything goes well for you.”
Walking to the net after a match where you lose is rarely fun. But on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open, Pedro Cachin experienced one of the most incredible experiences of his career after falling to Rafael Nadal in a close three-setter.
The former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and the No. 91 player in the PIF ATP Rankings had a lengthy discussion at the net.
“You made my fantasy come true, thank you,” declared Cachin. Could I have your towel, clothing, or something else? I am aware that this isn’t the normal procedure.
“Yes, of course, I’ll give it to you,” was Nadal’s response. “I hope all goes smoothly for you.”
Since I was defeated, I hope. However, I’m not sure. See you later. I have no idea what will happen, what I can do, or what level I’ll play at tomorrow,” Nadal remarked. “Compared to before, I am now even more unpredictable. I wasn’t always such a wild card when I played. Because I’ve been so [constant] in both my level of tennis discourse and my emotional talking, I used to be fairly predictable as a player. Every day, [I was] creating something marginally better but essentially steady.
“There is a distinction. For my opponents, but especially for myself, I am more erratic.
The fact that the Spaniard has won three matches at the Caja Magica gives him confidence, regardless of what happens on Tuesday when Nadal and Lehecka begin their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. He hasn’t done that since the US Open in 2022, when he advanced to the fourth round.
“I have to figure out a method to play every day of the week and maintain my competitiveness. I’m not sure if I’m there just now. Nadal remarked, “Let’s see what might happen tomorrow.” “But I’ll give it my best shot. I’m going to attempt to prepare for tomorrow by doing things the correct way.
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