MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s body withstood its toughest test yet at the Madrid Open as he needed three sets and more than three hours to get past 91st-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday.
Nadal didn’t show any signs of physical limitations as he won 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3 to make it to the round of 16 at the clay-court tournament where he is the record five-time champion. He will next face 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka.
“I took more risks in the third set, but it’s hard after so many months without competing,” Nadal said. “I hadn’t played a match like this in a long time. Let’s see how it goes tomorrow. I don’t know how I’m going to wake up. But I’m already happy for having won three matches in a row.”
The 37-year-old Nadal is trying to get in shape for next month’s French Open. Since his latest injury layoff, he’s had two matches in Barcelona and was pessimistic about his physical condition after arriving in Madrid. But he’s won three more times in the capital.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Iran set to retaliate for Israel's consulate attack in Syria: ExpertsIraqi PM vows to diversify national economyRwanda's rebirthForeigners make nearly 3M inbound, outbound trips to China in JanForeigners make nearly 3M inbound, outbound trips to China in JanSoccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports courtSoccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports courtTrump reveals exactly what he'll do if he loses the 2024 presidential electionUS student protests continue, with over 270 arrests on weekendOver 1,000 arrested in US college protests nationwide
2.8733s , 6497.375 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Nadal tested in 3 ,Stellar Stories news portal