Rafael Nadal survives major Madrid Masters scare to set-up Carlos Alcaraz meeting
Nadal appeared to be cruising when he was a set up and 5-3 ahead in the second.
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Real Madrid's Champions League Heroics "Inspire" Rafael Nadal Into Madrid Open Quarterfinals
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid's heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.
Real’s Champions League heroics ‘inspire’ Nadal into Madrid quarterfinals
MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid’s heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.
'He has a thousand lives' - Carlos Alcaraz wary of Rafal Nadal quarter-final threat at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz believes he will have it all to do against Rafael Nadal in their Madrid Open quarter-final, saying his fellow Spaniard «has a thousand lives». After a career that has taken Nadal to 21 Grand Slams at the age of 35 and still in with a chance of winning more, the former world No.1 has pulled off countless famous comebacks when he has looked dead and buried.
Carlos Alcaraz: Birthday boy sets up Rafael Nadal quarter-final at Madrid Open with win over Norrie
Carlos Alcaraz battled to a tough 6-4 6-7(4) 6-3 win over Cameron Norrie to set up a quarter-final with Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Open. After just a single point, the umpire paused the action to allow the court staff on in order to mop up excess water after it had been freshened up following Nadal's win over David Goffin.
¡Alcaraz se cita con Nadal!
Carlos Alcaraz sopló las velas de su 19 cumpleaños sobre la tierra de la Caja Mágica y se regaló, unos cuartos de final contra Rafa Nadal en el Mutua Madrid Open Un caramelo envenenado pese a que el campeón de 21 'grandes' hiciera un ejercicio de sinceridad tras levantar : «Alcaraz ahora mismo está mejor que yo».
Nadal - Alcaraz: Horario, TV y cómo y dónde ver el Mutua Madrid Open
Como ya sucedió el año pasado en la Caja Mágica, Rafa Nadal y Carlos Alcaraz se enfrentan en el Esta vez será muy distinto, ya que el murciano era el número 120 del mundo, mientras que hoy llega como número 9 del ranking ATP y siendo uno de los principales favoritos. Este año ya se enfrentaron en Indian Wells, con triunfo del balear en tres sets.
Real's Champions League heroics 'inspire' Nadal into Madrid quarters
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid's heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.