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Watch: Rafael Nadal signs souvenirs for his fans waiting in large numbers after his final match in Madrid

Rafael Nadal bid farewell to the fans on his home soil, maybe, for the last time. A struggling Nadal did not play to his full potential against the Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka at the Mutua Madrid Open. The 30th seed secured a win over the Spaniard in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 after a two-hour battle.

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Watch: Rafael Nadal Receives Commemorative Trophy After His Last Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal bid farewell to the Madrid Open, and he got the commemorative trophy, marking his five wins at the event. The Madrid Open was never a place where Nadal played his best clay tennis.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'It’s kind of bittersweet,' Jiri Lehecka explains what was it like to play against Rafael Nadal in front of the Spaniard’s home crowd

Rafael Nadal possibly played his last match at the Madrid Open, where he is a five-time champion. On Tuesday (April 30), Jiri Lehecka ended Nadal’s run with a 7-5, 6-4 scoreline on the Manolo Santana court to reach the quarterfinals.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 15 minutes ago

Alcaraz To Challenge Two Nadal's Records In Upcoming Matches In Madrid

At this year's Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz has a chance to improve upon two records currently owned by Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz has been a tremendous performer at the Madrid Open so far in his career.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Eliminated In His Fourth Match At Madrid Open By Inspired Lehecka

Rafael Nadal was getting up to speed at the 2024 Madrid Open, but he was stopped by an inspired Jiri Lehecka. The Spanish player entered the second clay-court ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season without any major expectations.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 3 minutes ago

'This guy is like a god' Young tennis player Joao Fonseca Starstruck by King of Clay Rafael Nadal’s presence

Rafael Nadal has been an inspiration for many generations. Even today, the room is awestruck whenever the Spaniard walks in. Recently, Joao Fonseca, a young tennis player, was left Starstruck when he shared a room with Nadal. In a recent interview, the Brazilian praised the tennis legend. He recalled the time Nadal ran into him at the gym.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal 'Cannot Have Any Concern' Of Playing Two Matches In Two Days So Soon On Return

Rafael Nadal has allayed fears that he is "worried" about playing back-to-back matches in a tournament so early in his comeback. Nadal is scheduled to face 30th-seeded Czech Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 15 hours ago

'I’ve held on so I’m fine,' Rafael Nadal ready to challenge Jiri Lehecka for quarterfinal spot hours after winning a marathon match against Pedro Cachin in Madrid

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is back to the level where he is not only pushing his opponents to their limits but also winning those matches. An example of this was seen during his third-round match at the Madrid Open where he defeated Pedro Cachin in a three-hour-long match.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / April 30

Watch: 'Can I Ask You For A Shirt?': Nadal Honors Opponent's Wish For Souvenir

Rafael Nadal defeated Pedro Cachin in a thrilling third-round match at the 2024 Madrid Open, and the pair exchanged a profound embrace at the net. It took Nadal the full three hours and three sets to deflate the inspired Cachin, who came to this year's Madrid Open without a single tour-level win.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / April 30

Nadal's 'Passion For Competing' Unique And Unmatched Says Del Potro

Juan Martin del Potro spoke about Rafael Nadal recently, paying tribute to the Spaniard for his unique passion for competing. The list of players who were inspired by Nadal is long, and the list of players who admire him is even longer.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

ATP Madrid Day 7 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Jiri Lehecka

It’s a stacked schedule on Tuesday as the entire fourth round of the men’s singles event will grace the main two arenas at the ATP Madrid Open. A certain five-time champion is still in the running for another title, as is the top seed.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Rafael Nadal storms into quarterfinals at Madrid

With the fans from his home country behind him, Rafael Nadal continued to make a successful return from injuries by reaching the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory over Pedro Cachin.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

ATP Madrid Day 6 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin

The second week of the ATP Madrid Open is now well underway, with eight exciting third-round matches scheduled for Monday. Among the big names features none other than Rafael Nadal; he’ll look to take out Pedro Cachin, who recently upset Frances Tiafoe on Saturday.