Rafael Nadal

2024 - 5 - 9

Rafael Nadal's Thrilling Journey at the Italian Open: A Rollercoaster Ride

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From facing setbacks to triumphs, Nadal's performance in Rome was nothing short of a sports drama!

Rafael Nadal had a rollercoaster of a match at the Tournoi de Rome, struggling in the first round before rallying to secure a hard-fought victory. The 10-time champion faced tough competition from Zizou Bergs, with the match even being suspended briefly due to a medical incident in the stands. Despite the challenges, Nadal showcased his resilience and determination, ultimately advancing to the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. As he continues his French Open preparations, Nadal's journey in Rome is keeping tennis fans on the edge of their seats.

In a nail-biting showdown, Rafael Nadal found a way to survive the scare in the Italian Open first round, defeating the Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs. The match was a true test of Nadal's skill and mental fortitude, highlighting his ability to rise to the occasion under pressure. With the victory, Nadal set the stage for an exciting campaign in Rome and emphasized his status as a formidable contender in the tennis world.

As Nadal gears up for the French Open, his performance in Rome serves as a prelude to what promises to be an action-packed season for the tennis superstar. Fans can expect more thrilling matches and displays of excellence from the legendary Spaniard as he continues his quest for glory on the clay courts.

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Tournoi de Rome | Rafael Nadal passe difficilement au deuxième tour (La Presse)

Pendant un bref moment jeudi, Rafael Nadal avait l'air d'un joueur de 37 ans au bout du rouleau.

Nadal rallies for first-round win at Italian Open (TSN)

Then the fist-pumping, virtually-unbeatable-on-clay, 22-time Grand Slam champion version of Rafael Nadal emerged and the Spaniard rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, ...

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Rafael Nadal-Zizou Bergs Rome match suspended by medical ... (ATP Tour)

Play in the first-round match between Rafael Nadal and Zizou Bergs was suspended for about nine minutes on Thursday due to a medical incident in the stands ...

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Rafael Nadal scores winning Rome return, survives Zizou Bergs in ... (Tennis Magazine)

The 10-time champion rallied from a set down to defeat the Belgian qualifier and advance into the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

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Rafael Nadal v Zizou Bergs LIVE: Tennis score and latest updates ... (The Independent)

Nadal ramps up his French Open preparations and continues his injury recovery in Rome.

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Rafael Nadal se qualifie dans la douleur au 2e tour du Masters 1000 ... (L'Équipe.fr)

Après avoir concédé le premier set, Rafael Nadal a fini par s'imposer contre le Belge Zizou Bergs, jeudi, au premier tour du Masters 1000 de Rome (4-6, 6-3, ...

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Rafael Nadal finds way to survive scare in Italian Open first round ... (India Today)

Italian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal fought back from a first-set setback to beat qualifier Zizou Bergs of Belgium to begin his campaign in Rome on a winning ...

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Masters 1000 de Rome. Rafael Nadal malmené mais vainqueur de ... (Ouest-France)

Rafael Nadal a souffert, ce jeudi 9 mai, au premier tour du Masters 1000 de Rome. L'Espagnol s'est imposé en trois manches face au Belge Zizou Bergs (4-6, ...

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ATP - Rome - Bousculé, Rafael Nadal se défait de Bergs et rejoint ... (Tennis Actu)

L'évènement de ce jeudi au Masters 1000 de Rome était l'entrée en lice de Rafael Nadal. Le Taureau de Manacor veut enchaî.

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Zizou Bergs prend un set à Rafael Nadal, mais s'incline au premier ... (Le Soir)

Zizou Bergs (ATP 108) n'est pas parvenu à réaliser l'exploit face Rafael Nadal (ATP 305) au premier tour du tournoi de tennis ATP Masters 1000 de Rome, ...

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Rafael Nadal en arrache, mais avance au 2e tour (RDS)

ROME, Italie - Pendant un bref moment jeudi, Rafael Nadal avait l'air d'un joueur de 37 ans au bout du rouleau. Incapable de trouver son rythme des deux côtés avec son coup droit ni de maintenir la cadence lors des longs échanges, et après avoir commis ...

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ATP - Rome - Zizou Bergs à Rafael Nadal : «Un honneur incroyable» (Tennis Actu)

Zizou Bergs a joué crânement sa chance ce jeudi au Masters 1000 de Rome. Opposé pour la première fois au roi de la terre battue Rafae.

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Rafael Nadal ready to 'go for everything' in quest to peak for French ... (The Guardian)

Rafael Nadal says he has reached the point where he must let go of his fear of injury if he wants to compete at the highest level at the French Open.

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Rafael Nadal réussit sa rentrée à Rome (RDS)

ROME, Italie - L'Espagnol Rafael Nadal, 305e mondial après une saison 2023 quasi blanche, a eu besoin de trois sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 pour battre le Belge Zizou ...

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ATP - Rome - Rafael Nadal : «Je dois me débarrasser de cette peur» (Tennis Actu)

Après un tournoi de Madrid prometteur, où il a remporté trois matchs et où il a notamment battu Alex De Minaur,

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Rafael Nadal beats Zizou Bergs to advance at Italian Open (BBC News)

Rafael Nadal continued his French Open preparation by fighting back from a set down to beat Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs in the opening round of the ...

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Rafael Nadal hopes to shed 'fear' before French Open (The Japan Times)

Nadal bounced back from a set down to beat qualifier Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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Nadal, une première pierre pour rebâtir son empire (24 heures)

Rafael Nadal a souffert pour rallier le deuxième tour du Masters 1000 de Rome jeudi mais l'Espagnol, engagé dans une course contre la montre pour retrouver ...

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