Rafael Nadal, 37, schools American kid Darwin Blanch, 16, in just 64 minutes to set up a second-round clash with Alex de Minaur at the Madrid Open
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Rafael Nadal wins in Madrid homecoming, defeats 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a triumphant return at the Mutua Madrid Open, overcoming Darwin Blanch, 6-1, 6-0 for his second match win since January. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has heavily implied that 2024 will be his final season on tour, but a muscle tear picked up at the Brisbane International took him out of the Australian Open and BNP Paribas Open, sidelining him until last week when he competed at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Shaking off a second-round loss to Alex de Minaur in...
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American teen tennis star Darwin Blanch, 16, shares HILARIOUS reaction to being drawn against Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Open after rare wildcard gifted the world No 1,028 a chance to play in the tournament!
A young American tennis prodigy is set to face 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal at his home tournament in Madrid, after being gifted a wildcard entry to the event.
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Rafael Nadal defeats Darwin Blanch in Madrid
Rafael Nadal made a winning start at the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday when he raced past 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 after 64 minutes. The Spaniard next faces Alex de Minaur.