Injury recovery was like a 'roller coaster', says Nadal
Rafa Nadal said his recovery from a rib injury has been like a "roller coaster" after the 21-times major winner returned to action with a win over Miomir Kecmanovic at the Madrid Open.
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Rafael Nadal defeats Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets on comeback from injury at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal marked his comeback from injury with an impressive 6-1 7-6 win over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic at the Madrid Open. Nadal hadn't been in competitive action since Indian Wells in March where he contracted a rib complaint during his final loss to Taylor Fritz.
Rafael Nadal wins on return from injury in Madrid
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday. The Spanish star had been sidelined with a rib injury since his Indian Wells final defeat in March but showed little sign of rust as he skipped into the third round. The 22-year-old Kecmanovic entered the match carrying the second-highest tally of wins on tour this season -- his 23 victories placing him just one behind Andrey Rublev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal wins on return from injury in Madrid
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday.
Nadal recupera sensaciones ante Kecmanovic en su vuelta al circuito
Ni en sus mejores previsiones hubiera esperado un regreso tan apacible mes y medio después de jugar su último partido y sin haber podido entrenarse apenas por la fisura en una costilla que sufrió durante el Masters 1.000 Indian Wells. El balear tomo tierra suavemente en el, sobre todo en la primera parte del partido. Ganó a Miomir Kecmanovic por 6-1 y 7-6 (4) en 115 minutos, aunque pasaron 145 desde el comienzo hasta el final por el parón de 30 ocasionado por la lluvia, que obligó a mover la cubierta retráctil del estadio Manolo Santana, prácticamente lleno
Novak Djokovic's ex-coach already has new player as Serb continues to find form in Madrid
Novak Djokovic's former coach Marian Vajda already has a new charge just months after ending his long-term partnership with the Serb. Vajda worked with the world No 1 for 15 years and was with him for all but one of Djokovic's 86 title victories but has now appeared to invest in world No 47 Alex Molcan.
ATP roundup: No. 2 seed Casper Ruud cruises in Barcelona
Second-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 6-2 in 89 minutes Tuesday in the second round at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain.
Davidovich cae con orgullo
La lógica, el ranking y la experiencia se impusieron en la final del Masters 1.000 de Montecarlo. Alejandro Davidovich no pudo poner la guinda a su fantástica semana en el Principado y Así, el griego revalidó el título de campeón, el octavo de su carrera. Y el español se reivindicó como un aspirante a pelear por grandes torneos. De momento, asciende desde el puesto 46º del ranking ATP al 27º, el mejor de su carrera.