The Spaniard beat Croatian Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, in just over two hours of play, and entered the definition of the Swedish competition. The last time he found himself in such a situation was at Roland Garros 2022.
Raphael Nadal (261°) shines again. At 38, the Manacorí will compete again in a beautiful l. The Spaniard beat Croatian Duje Adjukovic (130th) in the round of 16 of the ATP 250 in Bastad.
He settled into the deciding match after winning in sets of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, in two hours and 13 minutes of play. So, In Sweden he will play in a final again after two years without reaching it.
To find the last one, we have to go back to June 5, 2022. At Roland Garros, he managed to beat the Norwegian Casper Ruud without a mistake 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0, thus achieving his last Grand Slam.
Nadal’s moment of glory comes just days before the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics The Spaniard seems to be finding his good feelings on clay again and will be aiming for a medal. Olympic glory is on his mind again.
He aims for his second title in Bastad
The Spaniard had just beaten the Argentine Mariano Navone, in a duel that left doubts about his physical condition. It was almost four hours of intense combat. However, he clarified all the questions, showing that he is completely at his best.
It was a solid first set, despite the early struggles. He started 0-3 after dropping his first two serves. Adjukovic took the lead and eventually fell, winning the set 6-4.
The second round started again with breaks. However, the Balearic player knew how to impose his conditions and began to lead his victory. Nadal took the set and started the third with everything. He won the first three games, but the Croatian managed to equalize.
Everything would be defined in the final, where the Spaniards would end up being better. The former world number one managed to take the lead after getting a break and held his serve to end the match.
This Sunday, they will play their second final in Bastad. The previous one? in 2005, reflecting the longevity he has had throughout his career. . In his only appearance at the Swedish competition, Nadal won the crown after beating Czech Tomas Berdych 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. This Sunday, he will look to repeat that.
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