05/01/2024 15:50hs.
A few hours ago Rafael Nadal had achieved his second victory in a row after a year without stepping on the slopes due to his injury and confided to the media his desire to want and feel competitive. However, the string of matches seems to have cost him dearly. This time, he could not hold on to the advantage he had gained by winning the first set and fell to Jordan Thompsoncurrently 55th in the ATP ranking, after three and a half hours of play.
The Spaniard missed the three opportunities he had to win it and that led him to be eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane tournament. However, Rafa had to be treated by discomfort in the injury area at the end of the second set, so the rest of the time was conditioned. That led the Australian to gain the necessary confidence and his great serve led him to victory.
This tournament is over for Nadalwhich despite its elimination, culminates with good performances and better feelings: Dominic Thiem y Jason Kubler They fell by the wayside and suffered the return of the clay court specialist. While the 29-year-old Australian continues his path and will face Grigor Dimitrovwhich comes from beating Rinky Hijikata by 6-1 and 6-4. The Bulgarian, 14th in the world, will not make it easy for him because both have the desire to reach the last match facing the favorite of the tournament: none other than the Dane. Holger Rune.
The Spaniard asked for medical attention
The little gem of the day
Rafael Nadal He showed that he seems to have never left and gives tennis fans a “no look” point, expressing in a play that everything he has learned does not go away in 347 days of inactivity.
2024-01-05 15:50:14
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