17:30
Cobolli is lucky (2-4)
Two serves in a row that Nadal fails to return on his forehand. Cobolli game.
17:28
Nadal returns into the net (1-4, 40-40)
Cobolli continues to cross his serve forcefully. Nadal returns to the net.
17:28
Double fault from Cobolli (1-4, Nadal advantage)
Flavio Cobolli procrastinates and commits a double fault. Another double break point for Rafael Nadal.
17:26
Cobolli repeats (1-4, 40-40)
New break point from Nadal, and new ace from Cobolli.
17:25
Ace from Cobolli to avoid the double break (1-4, 40-40)
Nadal gets a break point, erased by an ace from Cobolli.
17:24
Cobolli Cushioning (1-4, 30-30)
Forehand from Nadal and cushioned backhand response from Cobolli.
17:23
Intense exchanges in Barcelona (1-4, 15-15)
Under the Catalan sun, exchanges are increasing in intensity. A backhand from Nadal hits the top of the net before going out.
17:19
Nadal confirms they are break (1-4)
Good service from Nadal that Cobolli sends back into the net. The Spaniard dictates the pace with his topspin forehand.
17:18
Three Nadal game points (1-3, 0-40)
Nadal insists on his long forehand. Cobolli gets lost and misses a shot, too short, which falls on his side.
17:16
Break Nadal (1-3)
Nadal prolongs the rally and Cobolli finds the net. The Spaniard continues with a climb to the net and Cobolli’s passing is too long.
17:14
Nadal resists (1-2, 40-40)
Nadal crosses his return of service but Cobolli crosses even more to take the advantage. The Italian wastes his game point with a second shot that is too long.
17:12
Cobolli sets the record straight (1-2, 40-40)
First break point erased by Cobolli with a powerful serve sent back into the net. Behind, his forehand leaves Nadal on the spot.
17:11
2 Nadal break balls (1-2, 15-40)
Topspin forehand from Nadal and backhand too long from Cobolli.
17:11
Storm then calm from Nadal (1-2, 15-15)
Powerful backhand from Nadal to destabilize Cobolli before a subtle cushioning. Nice point from the Spaniard to equalize in this 4th game.
17:07
Nadal game (1-2)
Cobolli forehand into the net. Nadal wins his service game again.
17:07
Authoritarian serve from Nadal (1-1, 30-40)
The Spaniard’s overly powerful serve is sent out of bounds by Cobolli. Nadal game ball.
17:05
Cobolli unscrews (1-1, 15-30)
Forehand too uncrossed from Cobolli which ends up outside. Nadal is making his mark.
17:04
Cobolli game (1-1)
Powerful service then forehand to adjust Nadal, Cobolli also wins his first service game.
17:03
Cobolli takes control (0-1, 30-15)
An ace then a long exchange from the baseline, until a ball too long from Nadal.
17:01
First game Nadal (0-1)
Short rallies but enough for Nadal, Cobolli’s backhand ends in the net. The Spaniard succeeds in his start.
17:00
Three points in a row for Nadal (40-30)
Cobolli fails to return Nadal’s serve. Game point for the Spaniard.
16:57
Nadal commence mal (0-30)
Forehand too long then double fault, the Spaniard misses his start on serve.
16:55
The match begins
Service Rafael Nadal. C’est parti!
16:46
Nadal enters the court
Ovation for the Mallorcan in Barcelona. Start of the match in a few moments.
16:34
Rublev is pleased, Nadal arrives
In the tie-break, Brandon Nakashima overcomes Andrey Rublev (6-4, 7-6 [8-6]). Make way for Rafael Nadal and Flavio Cobolli in a few minutes.
16:16
Rublev delays Nadal’s match
Rafael Nadal and Flavio Cobolli will only play after the end of the match between Brandon Nakashima and Andrey Rublev.
Nakashima won the first set (6-4) but trailed 5-6 in the second. He will be useful. If Rublev wins the second set, Nadal and Cobolli will have to wait…
16:05
Nadal will play on a court that bears his name
Unusual: Rafael Nadal will play in Barcelona on the “Rafael Nadal court”.
15:56
Nadal, what goals before retirement?
It’s a safe bet that Rafael Nadal will no longer play tennis in 2025. The Spaniard seems to want to play Roland-Garros one last time, which he has won 14 times. And maybe finish in style at the Paris Olympics with Carlos Alcaraz?
15:49
Who is Flavio Cobolli?
Aged 21, Flavio Cobolli is ranked 62nd in the ATP. The Italian right-hander notably reached the 3rd round of the 2024 Australian Open (beaten by Alex De Minaur) and the 2nd round of the Miami Masters in March (beaten by Cameron Norrie).
Flavio Cobolli is one of the promises of Italian tennis. Andrew Patron / Zuma / Panoramic
15:45
Nadal, what’s the problem?
The Spaniard’s body is damaged, between Müller-Weiss syndrome in his left foot, two hip operations in 2023 and a muscle tear in his left thigh last January.
15:41
Nadal, the umpteenth comeback
After almost a year without playing, Rafael Nadal made his return to Brisbane in January, where he was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Jordan Thompson (7-5, 6-7, 3-6).
He then withdrew from the Australian Open (January), the Indian Wells Masters (March) and the Monte Carlo Masters (April). Here he is again, at 37 years old.
15:39
Hello everyone !
Welcome to Le Figaro to follow this 32nd final of the Barcelona Open (ATP 500) between Flavio Cobolli and Rafael Nadal. Start of the match scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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