The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (512th in the ATP ranking) continues to make history in white sport, the Spaniard debuted this Thursday in the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 and Manolo Santana barely stepped onto the court and set a record.
Rafa appeared in Madrid with a simple 6-1, 6-0 victory over the American Darwin Blanch (1043rd ATP), will now face the Australian Alex de Minaur in the round of 64, which will be revenge for the Spaniard after the elimination in Barcelona a few weeks ago.
What record did Rafa Nadal set?
Rafael Nadal He became the first and only tennis player with 20 appearances in a single Masters 1000. The one born in Manacor debuted in Madrid Open in 2003 against his compatriot Alex Corretja and from then on he has not missed a single edition.
Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Darwin Blanch in Madrid.
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However, this brand seems to remain in 20 uninterrupted editions, since, prior to its debut in the Madrid Open Before Darwin Blanch announced that it could be his last participation in the Caja Mágica.
“I don’t think I’m prepared to give 100%. But for me it is important to be able to play here for the last time and enjoy this court where I have lived very beautiful moments,” Nadal explained to the media.
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When is Rafael Nadal’s next match at the Madrid Open?
Rafael Nadalwinner of 22 Grand Slams, will continue his adventure at the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 next Saturday, April 27 against the Australian Alex de Minaur (10 ATP) in the round of 64, with a schedule yet to be confirmed.
You can follow Rafael Nadal’s second match at the Madrid Open on USA through ATP Tennis TVMeanwhile in Mexico will be transmitted by ESPN and Star+.
