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Summary and points of Nadal 0-2 De Minaur at the ATP Barcelona
Alex de Minaur won against Nadal in the round of 32 of the Barcelona ATP. The Australian was dominating the entire match, the matador had no options to turn it around.
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Alex de Minaur won against Nadal in the round of 32 of the Barcelona ATP. The final score was 2 to 0. In the first set it was 1 hour and 7 minutes, with the Australian winning 7 to 5, in the best moment we saw from the matador, but fatigue and errors harmed his return to the last episode . Alex winning 6 to 1, with a duration of 42 minutes.
The ovation of the public to stand out, the goodbye of a legend, the matador says goodbye to the courts, in this his last year.
6-1: Alex 0.0, 15, 30, 40
Rafa: 15, 30, 30, 30, 30
The goodbye of a legend
Demon's Day! 😈@alexdeminaur defeats 12-time Barcelona champion Nadal 7-5 6-1 @bcnopenbs #BCNOpenBS pic.twitter.com/lMzwpSDYLj — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 17, 2024
Final of 2 set | Alex wins in Barcelona
Rafael ends his career and stage in Barcelona, Alex de Miñaur wins the match, 6 to 1 in this second set. Taking his things, the living legend gets a standing ovation, the Australian himself applauds him.
Alex: 0, 0, 15, 30, 40
Rafa:15, 30, 30, 30, 30
2nd set | Alex close to the 5-1 victory
Rafa fights with 30 above Alex, the tired matador, there is no good response from Nadal in his clearances, the Australian close to 30
2nd set | Alex close to the 5-1 victory
First 40 up from Alex, the Spaniard looks very exhausted, it is not the same speed, Minaur 5 to 1. You can see the close finish in favor of the Australian.
2nd set | Alex up on the scoreboard | 4-1
Alex up, takes the 4-1. Nadal in serious trouble, the Australian is poised to win the fifth set, although the Spaniard has looked better, after having difficulties. Moment of hydration and another chapter begins.
2nd set | 3-1
Alex's mistake, this puts the score at 40, good for Rafa, but bad for the Australian's last shot that hits the net. Two bad serves from the Spanish.
2nd set | Rafa is motivated 30-40
A back and forth, Rafa takes the lead with 40 to 30, the Spaniard grows in his arena, trying to go beyond the level seen in the 1 set. Alex shows off his speed.
2nd set | Alex up in the series | 15-0
Horrible clearance by Nadal, Alex wins 3 to 1, racket change for the Australian.
Alex:15,15,30, 40, 40
Rafa: 0, 15, 15, 15, 30,
1st set | Rafa in trouble | 40-15
Great response from Rafa with his right, managing to get the first 15 for both. There was a forced error, Alex cleared, the Australian breathes, knowing that he has the game, missing the first serve, but a shot up gives the Australian 40 to 15.
2nd set | Beautiful counterattack
Anyway, great recovery from Rafa, the effort he makes so that Alex doesn't make it to the meeting, Nadal ran to recover the ball, but De Minaur beats him to the position, with a light touch he sends this to 40 to 40.
2 set | Nadal in trouble | 40-0
Beautiful first chapter that Rafa wins, managing to get the first point, in this second series, Nadal makes basic mistakes, giving the advantage to Alex.
2 set | Alex controls the game | 40-40
Miñaur causes Nadal to press his serves, Alex has a good merit, he takes the crowd's praises, winning 40 to 30 in this first start of the second set.
But the Spanish tied at 40-40.
1 set won by Alex
Winning this first set by the Australian, Alex de Minaur, showed a beautiful start on his serves, leaving Nadal with no options. Final score of 7 to 5, with one hour and seven minutes of play.
Alex: 15, 30, 40.
Nadal 0.0, 0
1 set | Pause and good level from Alex | 6-5
Alex takes this to 6 to 5 on the board, with a perfect 15, 30, 40, Nadal is in trouble, the Spaniard needs to react. Both tennis players eat something and hydrate.
1 set | Great level of the Australian | 6-5
The Australian was perfect, getting 5 to 5 on the board, demanding Nadal, Minaur has 40 to 0. He looks better at returning rejections. Triple Break point has Alex.
1 set | 5 to 4 please Rafa
Ovation for Rafa, the matador's fatigue is evident, looking to hydrate himself, once the set is over, changing down to his shirt.
Alex: 0, 0, 0, 15
Rafa: 15, 30, 40, 40
1 set | Nadal regains confidence | 4-4
Tied at 4, de Minaur seeks to win the first set, Nadal fights the Australian, beautiful serves and roughness from the matador, but there is a detail when it comes to looking for speed, where the Spaniard falls short to counter the last serve.
Rafa winning 30 to 0.
1 set
Rafa barely made it to the meeting, the Australian has shown his kindness, trying to even the series at 40. Great serves and counterattacks Alex generated.
1 set | The matador | 3-4
Bravo, Rafa shows class and his experience, the Australian had no chance to even the score. This is 4 to 3.
Rafa: 15-30-40
Alex: 0-0-0
1 set | Ole matador
The matador evens out the match, great level from the Spaniard, he has identified Alex's mistakes, we are 3 to 3 with more than 42 minutes of play in Barcelona. The first 15 in this new start are for Nadal.
1 set
Rafa tightens the game, with those 30 to 0. The Spaniard is more agile in hitting, but Alex is patient in the last attempt that Nadal makes, to provoke his mistakes that give him points. 15 to 30.
1 set | Rafa shines
Very tight game, Rafa reacts to Alex's counterattacks, there were errors on both sides, Nadal takes the 3 to 2.
1 set | Rafa in trouble | 3-1
Rafa seems a little tired, he has been pushed very quickly by the Australian, Alex very specific, horrible mistake by the Spaniard with the inverted right.
1 set | Rafa reacts | 2-1
There is a lot of wear and tear on Rafa, his team asks him to be more intense, so that he closes the set positively, Alex with perfect management of the situation, but the Spaniard takes the point, making it 2 to 1.
1 set
Nadal makes a perfect serve, the Spaniard shows quality taking the 40 to 15 in his favor. The Australian may have few palms, he is nowhere near winning, after a fascinating hit on the ball. Tying at 40.
1 set | Alex dominates the game
How delicate the young Australian is, he demands a lot from Rafa, taking advantage of the speed, the visitor winning 2-0, Nadal cannot reach the match much in the last play, that is where he loses the opportunity to counterpunch.
1 set | Rafa under pressure
Rafa fights the Australian, but De Minaur is winning 40 to 40, there is speed in the reaction, but Nadal's serves end up in the net. The one at home looks calmer.
First Set Won by Alex
First set won by Alex de Minaur. Rafa looked very nervous in the first serves. The Australian moves quickly, despite the conditions of the sand, because he is not a favorite he demands he give more.
Alex: 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40
Rafa: 0 | | 0 | 15 15| 30 | 30
1 set | Rafa improves
Very good Rafa, he ties at 30. He demands the Australian to clear the ball from his zone, the one from Mallorca looks better in this period.
1 set
First point for Alex, Rafa can't get to the last serve, he takes the first 15 of the afternoon. The Spaniard seems a little slow, the Australian extends his streak to 30.
The meeting begins
Rafael Nadal starts serving, the Australian responds to the Spaniard's serve.
Warm ups
Warm-up movements by both tennis players, testing the conditions of the sand, the Australian feels motivated to face the Spanish tennis player. Rafa is very well received by the people who attended this afternoon.
Both tennis players come out
Alex de Minaur and Rafael Nadal take the field. The clapping goes to the Spaniard, both take their rackets, hydrate themselves for the last time.
In a few moments we start
We are a few minutes away from starting the match, Rafael Nadal vs Alex Minaur LIVE. Both tennis players are finishing doing some warm-up movements, waiting to go out on the court.
How many times has Nadal been champion in Barcelona?
Rafael Nadal has managed to win the Conde de Godó trophy 12 times. Him being the biggest winner in Barcelona.
Round 16
Tomorrow we will continue with round 16 of the Barcelona Open, with 3 confirmed matches, Etcheverry vs Nakashima, Bautista vs Norrie and Arnaldi vs Trungelliti.
In addition, Casper Rudd was the winner of his game against Muller 2-0.
Rafa thinks about the Olympic games
Nadal does not rule out going to Paris 2024, the venue for these Olympic Games. The Spaniard wants to go give one last test against the best tennis players in the world.
"I would like to play what is important to me and the Olympic Games are one, but I don't know."
They have arrived
Rafael Nadal and Alex de Minaur have arrived at the arena, just minutes before they begin warming up, after the actions in this Barcelona Open match begin.
Nadal's last defeat
Last March he lost in an exhibition game against Carlos Alcaraz, 2 to 1. But in an official match. Nadal was dethroned by Jordan Thompson in Australia. Losing 2 to 1.
Minaur's last victory
Alex de Minaur won for the last time individually against Popyrin, in Monte Carlo. With a 2 to 1 finish on the board. That was until Djokovic eliminated him in the quarterfinals.
The bets
The betting term is very closed, due to the favoritism for Rafa, playing at home. With the odds of 1.73 for Nadal and 2.10 for the Australian Minaur. The Spanish tennis player would have won the first set with 1.80. But remember that these odds will change throughout the match.
Rafa's last year
Rafael Nadal has already been very critical of his career, clarifying that this year is the last one competing on the top circuit. Injuries have been an obstacle for the career of the native of Mallorca.
"I'm going to try to make my last year not just a troupe year, but I'm going to try to be at the best level to compete."
The fans arrived
The tennis-loving fans have already arrived at the Rafa Nadal Arena, awaiting their prodigal son who returns to competition at home.
Last minute
There are modifications on the Rafa Nadal Court, the match between Tomás Machac and Alejandro Davidovich will not take place due to the illness of the tennis player Tomás.
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Statements by Rafael Nadal
The Spanish tennis player made it clear that this will be his last dance as a professional tennis player, without regretting what he has lost due to injuries, but aware that today he is healthy, looking to enjoy this remaining year, being in Barcelona is the best award he has received.
“Unfortunately, I have not been able to be in the last tournaments, I have been able to come at the last minute, I think that the week of training has been positive, tomorrow I will be on the track.”
"For me, what doesn't make me doubt, is I can or can't, it's not another question, it's been two difficult years, I'm coming from a major hip operation, which took me a year to recover from, it's difficult, because in the body Things happen, they haven't let me follow my schedule as I would like, when it can it is done, but, although it hurts me to miss the tournaments, it is what it is. At this point in my career I am in a different situation, beyond regretting where I have not been able to be, I am happy to be here, on a personal level for me it is a gift to be in Barcelona, I take it as my last year, I want to enjoy Every moment, I get a special feeling, not being able to be in Monte Carlo hurt me, I feel ready enough to play tomorrow, I am aware of the situation that is, that things can happen, I am just preparing, being here is a joy to play in this tournament and this track.”
History in Nadal and Minaur
These two tennis players have a history between them, recording the following numbers in the last matches they have had, with 4 games played, the balance is for Rafael Nadal with 3 victories, Alex de Minaur only has one victory against the Spaniard.
The most recent game they had was last 01/02/2023 in Sydney, Australia. The Australian won by 2 to 1. In Melbourne, Australia were going to face each other in 2021 but the match was cancelled. Nadal's most current triumph was in 2020, last 01/11/2020 in Australia. His first game was at Wimbledon, London in 2018, when Rafa started his 3-0 winning streak against Alex.
How is Alex de Minaur doing?
The 25-year-old tennis player of Australian origin arrives in Barcelona to make his debut against the local team, having just lost in the doubles against the pair of Mexican González and Frenchman Roger-Vasselin. Falling 2 to 0. In Monte Carlo he had moments to stand out, but unfortunately he reached the quarterfinal round, to lose to Djokovic 2 to 0. His last individual victory was against Alexei Popyrin in Monaco.
How is Rafael Nadal doing?
Injuries do not allow the veteran Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, to shine, missing a large part of the activity, until yesterday one of the best in the world showed that quality is not lost, defeating the Italian Flavio Cobolli, winning 2 to 0. Dominating both sets with 2 to 6 in favor of the Spanish in the first with 43 minutes of action. In the second Cobolli tried to fight Rafa, but the favorite and loved by the local fans, made a perfect closing in the second set with 3 to 6.
Round of 32 of the Barcelona Open
The match will be Rafael Nadal ranked 644, against Alex de Minaur ranked 11, the game will start at 4:00 p.m. local time, on the Rafael Nadal court. Whoever wins advances to the round of 16.
The Barcelona Open
We are in another edition of the Barcelona Open, with a great history that supports the antiquity of this tournament, played for the first time in 1953, the Conde de Godó trophy is the maximum prize of this competition, made of sterling silver with a weight of 13 kilos. Tennis figures such as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Kei Nishikori, Daniil Medvedev and more have fought to take home this great reward
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