Rafael Nadal faces Alex De Minaur in round 2 of Barcelona Open 2024 when opponent Australia is exempted from competing in round 1. The number 4 seed of the tournament got off to a good start against Nadal with a break point in the first game. .
Nadal tried to reclaim the lost game and the Spaniard succeeded in game 6. However, the Spaniard’s physical strength is greatly affected by age. making De Minaur easily control the match.
Nadal showed signs of being out of breath at the end of the round and lost break in game 11. The Australian player did not miss the opportunity to end set 1 with a score of 7-5. In the second set, Nadal showed even more physical deterioration.
The Spanish tennis player served the ball without difficulty and returned it very easily. De Minaur had 3 break points to end the second set quickly with a score of 6-1, thereby winning the Spanish player 2-0.
Sharing after the match Nadal said : “No matter the result, I had the opportunity to say goodbye at this tournament. That means a lot. A week ago I didn’t even think I would participate in the tournament and I would be very hurt if that happened. That happens.”
In his career, Nadal won 67 matches and lost only 5 matches at the Barcelona Open, winning 12 times in 17 tournaments. In the third round of Barcelona Open 2024, Alex De Minaur meets No. 16 seed Arthur Fils at 9:00 p.m. on April 18.
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