Rafael Nadal returns from rib injury with straight-sets win at Madrid Open
MADRID — Rafael Nadal got off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
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Winning helps but my recovery is unpredictable, says Rafael Nadal after win over Miomir Kecmanovic at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal has admitted time is tight to get himself ready for the French Open. Nadal made his comeback to the tour at the Madrid Open after six weeks out with a rib injury — defeating Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets — but with just weeks to go before Roland-Garros begins, the Majorcan knows he needs as many matches as possible to get ready for a possible seven best-of-five matches in the French capital. Ad/> Talking following his first match since March 20 — and his first on clay for nearly a year — Nadal said: «Each match helps me regain confidence and movement.
Nadal returns from injury with straight-sets win at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal got off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Rafael Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid
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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.
Rafael Nadal 'miracle' hailed as Spaniard comes through Madrid Open clash unscathed
Rafael Nadal has been told it is a "miracle" he is competing in Madrid after his 6-1 7-6(4) win over Miomir Kecmanovic. The world No 4 was playing his first match in 45 days after breaking his rib in Indian Wells.
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.