Rafael Nadal dispute the second round of the ATP 500 Conde de Godó, where the Australian will be measured Alex De Miñaur. He had a comfortable debut against the Italian Cobolli (6-2, 6-3), but now he wants to take another step against a rival who has started the season very strongly.
The Spanish left-hander makes his brand new return to the courts and there is no better setting than on clay of Open Banc Sabadell Conde de Godó. The expectation is maximum to see to the 13-time Roland Garros championwhich also He has won at Godó 12 times.
Nadal He was able to play his first game, where he enjoyed the atmosphere that filled the center court with his name. It has its name precisely, packed and where it has all the heat of the local fans. He hopes to give his best version before From Miñaurwhich is the fourth seed in the tournament.
Rafa could not play in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, but it is present in Godó. He had a very acceptable debut to gain rhythm against the Italian player Flavio Cobolli, who occupies position 63 in the ATP ranking at 21 years of age. Now it will be measured in the second round to the Australian De Minaur, that occupies eleventh position in ATP ranking with a record of 22 games won and seven lost, respectively.
Rafael Nadal He plays this tournament with a protected ranking, due to his long period of inactivity due to injury. At 37 years old wants to remain competitive and leave its best version in Barcelona. Clay court is where he is at his most powerful and, if he is healthy, he can defeat anyone in the best of three sets. For now, having a solid debut gives him confidence to face the 25-year-old oceanic player.
Nadal has a tough road ahead, with rivals like Alex De Minaur and Stefanos Tsitipas on his side of the painting. For now, the Spanish left-hander has his mind set on returning and playing his best tennis on center court. Therefore, getting the first round comfortably gives him a plus for this confrontation.
The face to face between both players is favorable to Rafa Nadal by a score of 3-1. It will be the first confrontation between both tennis players on clay. Therefore, it is expected a great game in the Open Banc Sabadell Conde de Godó. This is a tournament ATP 500 categorybut of great prestige within the tennis circuit and on the clay court tour.
When is Nadal – De Minaur played?
The match is played this Wednesday, April 17, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Where to watch Nadal – De Minaur?
The match can be seen by Teledeporte and its website, RTVE Play. You can also see by Movistar Deportes 2 (64), channel of the Movistar Plus platform. You can also see by Esport 3 in Catalunya, as well as by ATP Tennis TV. You can follow all the information about the match by Rafa Nadal at the Conde de Godó through the Mundo Deportivo website.
2024-04-16 23:14:05
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