Rafael Nadal Thrills Home Fans with Victory at Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal thrilled his home fans and showed he is not finished yet by defeating Alex de Minaur to reach the third round of the Madrid Open. The Spanish tennis legend rolled back the years to claim an emotional and dramatic victory at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.

In a statement second-round win, Nadal displayed flashes of his vintage best, securing a 7-6 (7-6) 6-3 win over De Minaur. The home favourite reversed a straight-sets defeat in Barcelona against the Australian with an inspired performance at the Caja Magica. The match was attended by the King of Spain and Real Madrid stars present and former, including Vinicius Junior and Zinedine Zidane.

Nadal’s victory was not without controversy, as he had a disagreement with umpire Fergus Murphy over a missed challenge during the match. Despite the setback, Nadal showed his resilience and determination to come out on top.

After the match, Nadal expressed his happiness at being able to compete at a high level against a great player like De Minaur. He emphasized taking things step by step and focusing on his recovery as he progresses in the tournament.

Nadal’s next challenge will be against Argentina’s Pedro Cachin, who defeated Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought match. With the support of his home crowd and a renewed sense of confidence, Nadal will look to continue his impressive run at the Madrid Open.

Tennis fans can catch all the action from the Madrid Open and over 80 tournaments a year, including the US Open, exclusively live on Sky Sports Tennis. Don’t miss out on the excitement as Nadal and other top players battle it out on the court.