ATP Masters Paris: Nadal in the quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal saved a set ball against Jordan Thompson in the second set of the round of 16 at 5: 6 – this rally lasted 26 strokes.

“I think I played a good first set and in the second I found a way to get the break back,” said Nadal, who was also self-critical: “I messed up a few returns, I can do better, I have to I do better. “

Nadal made it into the quarter-finals for the eighth time in his eighth participation in Paris-Bercy. The 34-year-old Spaniard has never won the Masters in the French capital.

In the second round, Nadal had made his 1000th victory on the ATP tour perfect with a 4: 6, 7: 6 (7: 5), 6: 4 against Feliciano López (Spain).

Only Jimmy Connors (USA, 1274 victories), Roger Federer (Switzerland, 1242) and Ivan Lendl (Czech Republic / USA, 1068) are ahead of Nadal in the all-time victory list.

If Nadal wins in Paris, he could set the record of world number one Novak Djokovic (Serbia) with his 36th tournament success in a Masters 1000 tournament. At the 1000 level, Nadal would only be missing the title at the Miami Open. Only Djokovic has the complete Masters 1000 title collection so far.

The defending champion from Serbia is not at the start in Paris because he does not have to defend the points from the previous year if he does not participate in the tournament due to the world ranking rules changed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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