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End game
Rafa Nadal 2-0 Denis Kudla with 6-3 and 6-2.
2Q
It's over. Nadal puts the ball out of Kudla's reach and secures the point, the set and the victory. 6-2.
2Q
Nadal failed to come from behind twice and a very floaty ball gave Kudla a chance to secure the point. 5-2.
2Q
As the game goes on Nadal is master and lord of the match, on this occasion he went with a perfect 5-1 pace.
2Q
Kudla has not been able to react since he won the first point and Nadal is on his way to victory. 4-1.
2Q
Nadal took the point with ease where Kudla could not respond to the serves or leaving the ball in a very comfortable situation for the Spaniard. 3-1.
2Q
Very close point where both had to win it, but Nadal took it with two points out of Kudla. 2-1.
2Q
Nadal recovered from a bad start and took the point to tie the game 1-1.
2Q
First point close, but Kudla managed to take it to take a 1-0 lead in the second set.
2Q
The second set starts between Kudla and Nadal.
1Q FINAL
Now who made the mistakes was Kudla to leave it at the net and Nadal had no major problems to take the point and the set 6-3.
1Q
Nadal crashed several shots into the net and Kudla took enough advantage to take the point. 5-3.
1Q
Nadal rallied with a pair of aces that helped him take the point 5-2 and is just one set away from taking the first set in his return to Acapulco.
1Q
Kudla played one of those perfect games and at the end with a drop shot he cut the difference 4-2.
1Q
Perfect passing by Nadal, including a shot that should have been checked and that with the edge was in. The advantage is for the Spaniard 4-1.
1Q
Two good shots at the end of Nadal earned him the point and the advantage is now 3-1.
1Q
Great performance by Nadal and he went clean through, unable to give his opponent a reaction. 2-1.
1Q
Nadal with two bad shots despite having the advantage and missed the point. The game tied at 1.
1Q
The first point of the game went to Nadal unopposed by his opponent. 1-0.
1Q
Play begins between Nadal and Kudla.
Already warming up
Nadal and Kudla are already in the field and the draw has been made.

Minutes away
In minutes the match between Rafa Nadal and Denis Kudla will start, highlighting that both are already entering the field.
Inspired
Rafa Nadal comes from being champion of the Australia Open by defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev by a score of 3-2, remembering that they can face each other again in this event, which would be one of the main attractions.
It's over
Medvedev won 6-3, 6-4 against Frenchman Paire, so the match between Nadal and Kudla will be able to start on time as scheduled.
Large row
Last minute
Italian Matteo Berrettini had to retire in the second set due to muscle discomfort, which is why American Tommy Paul, despite losing the first set, will advance to the next round.
Practiced in the morning
Rafa Nadal this morning had the opportunity to practice for a while and get ready for his debut that will happen in a few more minutes.

Begins to fill
The fans are slowly beginning to fill the NGP Seguros Arena in Acapulco because the long-awaited debut of Spaniard Rafa Nadal is approaching.
The return
It should be remembered that last year Rafa Nadal did not compete in the tournament after being the reigning champion, so, let's say, he will be defending his crown after two years.
Already has experience
It should be noted that the American Kudla has already played a couple of matches in the Acapulco Open where he defeated the Mexican Pacheco 2-1 but lost 2-1 against the German Daniel Atmaier, however, due to the absence of his compatriot Opelka, Kudla took his place.




