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.
Rafael Nadal can be ambassador of Roland Garros: FTT chief Gilles Moretton
Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, is shooting for a bigger and better Roland Garros experience for players and fans. Moretton, who has former No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo as tournament director, said in an interaction with TOI that the clay court major, starting May 22, is equipped for the challenges ahead.
Frankfurt sets up Europa League final against Rangers
LONDON: Eintracht Frankfurt reached their first European final in 42 years by knocking West Ham out of the Europa League on Thursday, setting up a title game against Scottish club Rangers.
Jason Day ‘obsessed’ with new swing, leads Wells Fargo with 7-under 63
POTOMAC, Md.: Three years and 364 days since his last victory, Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with honing his new swing and improving his results, even if he never gets back to No. 1 in the world.
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.
Alexander Zverev fears running out of time as 25-year-old 'not happy' with tennis career
Alexander Zverev has admitted he may be running out of time in tennis if he is to get the success he wants from his career. The German, 25, is currently playing the Madrid Open, where he beat Marin Cilic in the first-round before a walkover win against Lorenzo Musetti. He'll now play Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last eight.
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.