Rafael Nadal

2024 - 7 - 16

Rafael Nadal Makes a Smashing Comeback on the Tennis Court

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Rafael Nadal defeats Leo Borg in a thrilling match in Bastad, marking his successful return to the ATP Tour.

Rafael Nadal made a stunning comeback to the ATP Tour in Bastad by defeating Leo Borg 6-3 6-4 in a captivating match. Despite showing signs of rust in his first game since Roland Garros, Nadal's unmatched skills shone through as he secured victory with one break in each set, showcasing his dominance on the court. The 22-time major winner impressed fans with his performance, setting up a thrilling match against Cameron Norrie in the next round. With 'great feelings,' Nadal's successful return has left tennis enthusiasts eagerly anticipating more action from the Spanish powerhouse.

In a surprising turn of events, Rafael Nadal also teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz in doubles at the Paris Games, demonstrating his versatility and sportsmanship. The duo's victory over the second-seeded pair further solidified Nadal's prowess both in singles and doubles. Additionally, Nadal's first singles victory since his French Open injury highlighted his resilience and determination to excel in the sport. His win over Leo Borg, the son of legendary Bjorn Borg, not only showcased his skill but also honored a tennis legacy, making the match even more special for fans and players alike.

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Rafael Nadal defeats Leo Borg in Bastad | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal showed signs of rust in his first match since Roland Garros on Tuesday, but one break of serve in each set was enough for the 38-year-old to ...

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Rafael Nadal defeats Leo Borg in Bastad to line up Cameron Norrie ... (Tennis Magazine)

The 22-time major winner needed just one break in each set to wrap up an 85-minute victory Tuesday.

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Rafael Nadal: 'Great feelings' for Spaniard as defeats Leo Borg to ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal made a successful return to the ATP Tour as he beat Leo Borg 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Nordea Open in Sweden.

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Rafael Nadal sees off Bjorn Borg's son Leo on return to action in ... (The Independent)

The Spaniard will take on Cameron Norrie in round two in Bastad.

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Nordea Open: Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg to make stunning return ... (India Today)

Rafael Nadal made an impressive comeback singles after beating Leo Borg in straight sets in the opening round of the Nordea Open on Tuesday.

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Is Rafael Nadal v Leo Borg on TV? Channel, time and how to watch ... (Yahoo Sports)

The match between Nadal and Borg is expected to take place around 1.30pm BST on July 16 2024. Where is it? Nadal v Borg will be on centre court at the Bastad- ...

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Paris Games: Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz team up in doubles as ... (CNBCTV18)

Nadal and Casper Ruud joined hands to notch a 6-1 6-4 win against the second seeded pair of Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Reyes-Varela in the Swedish Open on ...

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Rafael Nadal claims first singles victory since French Open injury (Sportsnet.ca)

Rafael Nadal returned to singles action with a 6-3, 6-4 victory on clay over Leo Borg, the 21-year-old son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg, in the first round ...

Nadal beats Borg in Bastad as he continues to prepare for Olympic ... (TSN)

Rafael Nadal returned to singles action with a 6-3, 6-4 victory on clay over Leo Borg, the 21-year-old son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg, in the first round ...

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Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg in Swedish Open singles to set up ... (Sky Sports)

Rafael Nadal beats Leo Borg, son of tennis great Bjorn, in opening round of Swedish Open singles 6-3 6-4; Nadal will face Britains Cameron Norrie in the ...

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Rafael Nadal sends message to son of tennis legend after making ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Rafael Nadal made his return to competitive tennis with a straight sets victory over the son of Bjorn Borg and the 22-time Grand Slam winner paid tribute to ...

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Rafael Nadal Will Play The U.S. Open (Forbes)

The 22-time Grand Slam champion will play the U.S. Open on a protected ranking. He was listed among the tournament entrants on Tuesday. Nadal, 38, has won the ...

Nadal is on US Open entry list, though he won't necessarily compete ... (TSN)

The U.S. Tennis Association announced its entry lists for women's and men's singles based on Monday's WTA and ATP rankings, led by the two No. 1s, Iga Swiatek ...

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Rafael Nadal makes 2024 US Open entry list (CBSSports.com)

Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the top three ranked players in the men's competition, while Nadal is at No. 9. Protected rankings are ...

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US Open 2024: Rafael Nadal named in main draw entry list, earns ... (WION)

Four-time champion Rafael Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed on Tuesday for the 2024 US Open after missing the event three of the ...

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Rafael Nadal named in US Open entry list sparking Grand Slam ... (India Today)

Rafael Nadal has been named in the US Open entry list, raising hopes for his Grand Slam return. The Spanish legend's inclusion comes via a protected ranking ...

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Rafael Nadal on entry list for US Open (Firstpost)

Nadal has played the US Open only once, in 2022, since winning his fourth New York hardcourt crown in 2019.

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Rafael Nadal uses protected ranking to enter US Open (The Athletic)

Rafael Nadal could play his first US Open in two years this August. The four-time champion has entered the men's singles draw using his protected injury ...

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US Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Emma Raducanu feature on main ... (Sky Sports)

Will Rafael Nadal make one more appearance at Flushing Meadows after the Olympics? Spaniard has protected ranking for main mens draw; watch the US Open ...

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Rafael Nadal on entry list for 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament ... (UPI.com)

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who missed five of the last six Grand Slam events, is on the entry list for the 2024 U.S. Open.

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Rafael Nadal Enters 2024 US Open Draw; Hasn't Played ... (Bleacher Report)

The legendary Rafael Nadal is heading back to the U.S. Open. James Hansen of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Nadal, who is currently ranked No. 261,…

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Rafael Nadal & Casper Ruud save MP, reach Bastad doubles SFs ... (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud won a dramatic Match TIe-break against Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin to continue their run as fan favourites in Gstaad.

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The shirt that Rafael Nadal wore when he won his first Roland ... (Tennis Magazine)

Nearly 20 years ago, a teenaged Rafael Nadal famous announced himself to the global sporting world with a dominant run to his first of a to-date 14 singles ...

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Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud reach Nordea Open semi-finals ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud, dubbed 'Ruudal' by fans, survived a dramatic quarter-final match on Wednesday to survive in the doubles action at the Nordea ...

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