Thanks to an invitation from the organizers, Rafael Nadal performed in Madrid for the first time on October 13, 2003. He was defeated by his fellow countryman Alex Corretja, who is currently a TV analyst.
He played his debut game at the Rockodromo de la Casa de Campo on the hard court. His final resting place is on the Caja Magica’s clay. However, it wasn’t the Saturday he decided to defeat Alex de Minaur indoors in two hours and two minutes, 7-6(6), 6-3.
Rafael Nadal gives his infant son a sweet embrace and a cradle during the Madrid Open.
Many, including Felipe VI, the King of Spain, were intrigued by the prospect of Rafael Nadal making his final appearance on the Manolo Santana Center Court. Not a person desired to miss the duel. He has won 58 of the 72 bouts that have taken place at the TMS in his favor.
The 22-time major champion, who has won five times in his trophy cabinet (in 2005, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2017), had declared prior to his debut alongside Darwin Blanch that this would be his final appearance at the Masters 1000.
Even though Madrid’s 657 meters above sea level presents challenges for him, Rafael Nadal has always found extra drive when competing in front of his idols.
Fergus Murphy, an experienced official, chaired the umpiring for the match. Rafa’s first game, with all the spectators cheering him on except for eight. They were the ones occupying the Sydney player’s bench. Adolfo Gutierrez, his Spanish instructor, and Katie Boulter, a tennis player, were two of them. The vibe was almost exactly what it was during the old Davis Cup.
The occasion overwhelmed De Miñaur. In Barcelona, he had defeated Rafael Nadal, but Madrid is a different matter. Another factor was stage fright.
The Spaniard completed his first break in the second game. Even though his opponent was farther down the track, Rafa was able to repel him from the trench.
Nadal’s rage
The ball that sparked the debate was one that the Spaniard indicated was bad, but the umpire told him it was too late. De Minaur’s score was 15-40. Rafa protested, to which Murphy said, “I didn’t see you ask for a replay.” “Does marking the ball indicate that I wish to continue playing if I stop?” At the tennis player’s request, the supervisor then showed up.
After the ball went wide, Rafa immediately lifted his arm for a Hawkeye check. It was intended to demonstrate to the umpire that his earlier decision had been incorrect.
With his serve, Rafael Nadal reached a speed of more than 190 km/h. The stomach issue appears to have been resolved. The Spaniard gave up the serve and carried on conversing with Murphy. After eighteen minutes, the score was 2-1. On the scoreboard, there was a draw after three minutes.
Rafa went up 3-2 after winning a game once more. With the match’s physical demands at an all-time high, it was unclear if the player, who turns 38 in June, could keep up with the tempo. De Minaur could, for sure. Furthermore, he ran far less since someone else relocated two meters behind the baseline.
When the Australian received her second “break,” she wore white. His shots were beyond the lines. “You can,” the supporters yelled at him.
Four set balls were dropped.
Nadal made it 4–4 and has seven lives in Madrid. He tied the game at four games, then he really got going at five. The Spaniard was winning thanks to the net. He assured the opponent of his impending demise by spitting a ball at their side. Nadal led 2-0 as the heads-or-tails game began. He was behind 6-2 and was missing all four of the opening set’s opportunities. At one hour and sixteen minutes, the clock verified the slaughter.
De Minaur took the white flag ahead of his esteemed opponent, even though their ages were 13 years apart. At the beginning of the second set, he gave up his serve, which was like a fuel tank for his torturer. He left with two transgressions.
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“I dream about spending my afternoons like this when I wake up. I’m grateful to everyone for putting me in this mood. After the game, Rafael Nadal remarked, “I fail, but the Madrid public never fails.”
Cachin: 15 straight losses
Rafa, who is ranked higher in the draw than Pedro Cachin, will now take on the winner of Frances Tiafoe. The 91st-ranked Argentinian had suffered 15 straight losses before traveling to Madrid. Additionally, Thiago Monteiro has eliminated Stefanos Tsitspas, the theoretical opponent in the round of sixteen. Everything is up for grabs.
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