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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.
Rafael Nadal uses 'unforgettable' Real Madrid victory as inspiration for win over David Goffin at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal paid tribute to Real Madrid for inspiring him to a battling win over David Goffin as he reached the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open. The former world No. 1 secured an epic and draining 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) victory over his experienced Belgian rival.
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Rafael Nadal saves four match points to beat David Goffin in exhausting epic at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal saved four match points to battle past David Goffin in an exhausting 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) win and reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open. Nadal started brutally from the off, sweeping four consecutive points with his opening service game and then immediately putting pressure on Goffin.
Nadal digs deep to move into Madrid Open quarters
Rafael Nadal saved four match points to beat Belgian David Goffin 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) in an enthralling match on Thursday and move into the Madrid Open quarter-finals. Just as his beloved Real Madrid came back from the brink to reach the Champions League soccer final on Wednesday, 35-year-old Nadal found extra energy in reserve to win a lengthy tiebreak and secure the 1,050th win of his career.
Rafael Nadal survives Goffin scare to set up potential Carlos Alcaraz Madrid quarter-final
Rafael Nadal advanced to the last-eight in Madrid by the skin of his teeth with a 6-3 5-7 7-6(9) win over David Goffin in the third-round after three hours and 10 minutes. It was just the second match of his comeback and and he held match points in the second set after less than 90 minutes of the match, before being dragged into a third where he was forced to save match points in the tiebreak. He will now face either Cam Norrie or Carlos Alcaraz in what could be a battle of the Spaniards on home soil.
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