Rafael Nadal defeats Alex de Minaur for statement Madrid win
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That had to feel good Rafa, no? With King Felipe VI watching on Saturday at the Mutua Madrid Open, Rafael Nadal rose to the occasion for his most notable win of the 2024 season. Taking on Alex de Minaur for the second time in as many weeks, Nadal avenged his Barcelona defeat with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 victory in the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 event. His win over the world No. 11 is Nadal’s first against a Top 50 opponent in the three tournaments he’s entered so far this year.While Nadal...