Nadal Beats De Minaur 7-6(6), 6-3 for First Top-20 Win Since 2022 at Madrid Open

Apr 27, 2024, 03:11 PM

Rafael Nadal achieved a significant milestone at the Madrid Open, securing his first win against a top-20 player since defeating Casper Ruud in 2022. Nadal defeated Alex de Minaur with scores of 7-6(6) and 6-3 in the second round, marking his 335th career win against top-20 opponents and his 163rd in ATP-1000 tournaments. This victory, his best since 2022, follows his dominant first-round performance where he won 6-1, 6-0 against 16-year-old Darwin Blanch, setting up the match with De Minaur.