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.
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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.
Rafael Nadal: Carlos Moya has told Patrick Mouratoglou to 'show some respect' following his criticism of the Spaniard
Carlos Moya has hit back at Patrick Mouratoglou after he cast doubt on Rafa Nadal's prospects at the upcoming French Open. Mouratoglou, Serena Williams' ex-coach, had suggested that Nadal's lack of matches — following a rib injury that kept him out of action during the early part of the clay-court season — would count against him at Roland-Garros.
How Andy Murray's game has improved with the help of former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro
Andy Murray's good form in recent months has been greatly helped by former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro. Gibraltar-born doctor Carneiro left the Premier League club in 2015 after falling out with then-manager Jose Mourinho, but has in recent times helped Murray — who as a metal hip — get more out of his game. Ad/> Carneiro and nutritionist Glenn Kearney have produced a collagen-based supplement that has helped Murray rediscover his power and spring around the court.