Madrid 2024 R64: Nadal vs De Minaur
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Djokovic_is_the_best#1
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Rafa has been very impressive this set!
tennisjedi
Hall of Fame
what a backhand to set up mp.
MichaelNadal
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MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Still coming up with some points for the career highlight reels
Nuclear Warhead Sinner
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box office
Phenomenal
Professional
Vamosssss
MichaelNadal
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Holding it down for #TeamFedal
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
And RAFA closes out the match with a:
It wasn’t pretty, especially the 1st, but a straights sets win is a straight sets win. To comeback a week later to beat the guy who just beat you in straight sets is a massive improvement. Looks like RAFA was just going easy on the throttle in Barca. He just needs to stay healthy and keep getting actually matches under his belt. His confidence will only build from there. There’s not a lot of time left. So hopefully he can come into RG to have a decent run for his farewell send off there.
It wasn’t pretty, especially the 1st, but a straights sets win is a straight sets win. To comeback a week later to beat the guy who just beat you in straight sets is a massive improvement. Looks like RAFA was just going easy on the throttle in Barca. He just needs to stay healthy and keep getting actually matches under his belt. His confidence will only build from there. There’s not a lot of time left. So hopefully he can come into RG to have a decent run for his farewell send off there.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
I don't know if I really believed it when I picked Nadal in 2, but I'm happy to be right.
MichaelNadal
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tennisjedi
Hall of Fame
Rafa will always be epic. LFG!
NYTennisfan
Professional
Literally just walked in the door on match point. This result warns my tennis fan heart. Big win against a player that makes you work like hell to earn it.
GRASScaraz
Rookie
Djoker ain't winning RG, this guy is
Nuclear Warhead Sinner
Semi-Pro
VB rn
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Congratulations Rafa and Rafa fans! A big stride forwards. We can’t write this guy off.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
And his draw opened up 
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
With that win Nadal is now safely inside the top 400, and therefore wild card eligible for the Olympics.
WarriorRafa
Hall of Fame
That 2nd set felt like the real Nadal for the first time since 2022. Just please stay healthy
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
DSH
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TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Still got it. Even at 50 percent movement. Well done Nadal.
GRASScaraz
Rookie
Nadal doesn't have to play Tsitsi R4
ghostofMecir
Legend
Posted this on Monday. Rafito at underdog odds on clay is a gift. I just made $4000. Thank you, Rafiro.
AgassiSuperSlam11
Professional
Speed Demon blew his chance in being the only player with a winning record against Nadal in clay (2 more or wins) even this "vulture" opportunity was too much. Nadal keeps that feat and also no player has a Bo5 winning record (2 or more wins). Rublev may get a chance later in this clay season if he faces Nadal.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
Nadal executed MUCH better overall and that looping shot to ADM's BH was a big part of it. He kicked it up much more that second set with even better results than the first. He also started hitting that wide slider on the ad side, opening the court for him. I still don't think his movement is as free as it could be, but Nadal is, if nothing else, a master of adjusting and managing himself and the match to get the W. I just don't think it is as effective for the high level players and he will himself need to raise his level. Much more. But for today...great win.
Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
ADM is a top tier player so far this year, Nadal beats him in straights.
Ala Danielle Collins, if Nadal finds form and fitness, stays healthy here's hoping he stays on.
Ala Danielle Collins, if Nadal finds form and fitness, stays healthy here's hoping he stays on.
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