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‘He is better than me’ – Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Madrid Open quarter-final clash
Rafael Nadal lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of their Madrid Open quarter-final clash on Friday afternoon. The two Spaniards go head-to-head in a tantalising match-up in front of a home crowd at the Manolo Santana Stadium, after Nadal overcame David Goffin in a gripping three-set match, winning 6-3 5-7 7-6 (11-9). Ad/> He said: «Well, it's a very, very tough match, of course.
Advantage Carlos Alcaraz in Madrid Open quarterfinal, says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said he will be the underdog when the 21-times Grand Slam champion faces teenager Carlos Alcaraz on Friday in a battle between the Spaniards in the Madrid Open quarter-finals. Australian Open champion Nadal is playing his first tournament since picking up a rib injury at Indian Wells in March and expects a "very tough" test against the 19-year-old. "I think that today, he is better than me and he has a good dynamic, a good momentum," said Nadal, who saved four match points to overcome David Goffin 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(9) on Thursday.
'He has a thousand lives' - Carlos Alcaraz wary of Rafael 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.
Rafael Nadal says Real Madrid's stunning Man City comeback 'inspired' Goffin victory
Rafael Nadal admitted that Real Madrid's spirit in their comeback against Manchester City "inspired" him during his three hour and 10 minute battle against David Goffin on Thursday. The Spaniard blew two match points in the second set before saving four against the world No 60 in the final set tiebreak, finally closing out a 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) victory to advance to the quarter-finals.
Tennis-Advantage Alcaraz in Madrid Open quarter-final, says Nadal
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said he will be the underdog when the 21-times Grand Slam champion faces teenager Carlos Alcaraz on Friday in a battle between the Spaniards in the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
Advantage Alcaraz in Madrid Open quarter-final, says Nadal
Rafa Nadal said he will be the underdog when the 21-times Grand Slam champion faces teenager Carlos Alcaraz on Friday in a battle between the Spaniards in the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
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.