Tennis Legend Nadal Triumphs in Madrid Open Third Round

Madrid, May 3 – Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal secured an impressive straight-set victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the third round of the prestigious Madrid Open. The five-time champion, playing what he expects to be his final season, emerged victorious with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 scoreline, seeking to prove his readiness for the upcoming French Open.

Nadal, 37, was eager to avenge his recent defeat to de Minaur at the Barcelona Open just 10 days ago. The Spaniard’s powerful clay-court game was on full display as he overcame a challenging first-set tiebreaker to dominate the second set and secure the win.

“I am super-happy to be competitive against a player like Alex de Minaur,” Nadal told Sky Sports after the match. “Tennis hasn’t been the issue, it is more the physical issues. If I am able to play tennis, I will see how far I can go. Step by step, let’s see how I recover.”

With this victory, Nadal has set up a meeting with Argentine Pedro Cachin in the next round. The Spaniard’s ability to bounce back and showcase his trademark tennis serve on the clay courts of Madrid will undoubtedly boost his confidence ahead of the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times.

Nadal’s performance delighted the home crowd, who erupted in chants of “Ole, ole, ole, ole” as the tennis legend reached match point. His trademark fist-pumping celebration after the win signified the significance of this triumph in his final Madrid Open appearance.

As the season’s clay-court swing continues, Nadal’s impressive display in Madrid serves as a strong statement of his intent to make a deep run at Roland Garros next month, cementing his status as a true tennis legend.

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