Rafa Nadal debuts this Thursday at the Masters 1000 in Rome. He will do it, not before 1:00 p.m., against the Belgian Zizou Bergsa 24-year-old player from the previous phase who this year has only three victories on the circuit.
The Spaniard has been in the Italian capital for several days, where this Wednesday There was a mass bath in the emblematic Plaza del ‘Popolo’which he attended to give an exhibition on the new track located in the center of the city but which had to be suspended due to bad weather.
Rafa Nadal, on the new court located in the center of Rome
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In the heart of Rome, the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) placed a court for qualifying matches of the WTA and Masters 1,000 in Rome that were held until May 7, but also for exhibition matches of great players to satisfy the demand of the Roman people.
The 10-time winner in the Italian capital, more than anyone else on Roman clay, He was the main attraction this Wednesday, but the rain prevented him from jumping into view dressed in shorts.
Even so, the man from Manacor came to the track and received the affection of everyone present, more than a hundred fans who welcomed him with applause and asked for photos and autographs.
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Before, Nadal had the opportunity to train at the tournament facilities, where He drew a loud applause from the audience present, and not because of his performance with the racket.
In this case, the Spaniard surprised everyone with his ability with his feet.
On three consecutive occasions he gave the ball to one of his trainers, Marc López, after lifting her off the ground with a step and a heel, the last of them with the left foot.
A demonstration of talent that Vinicius himself could have signedone of the stars of his Real Madrid.
2024-05-09 06:57:54
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