Nadal gets even with De Minaur at Madrid Open

Spain`s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Australia`s Alex De Minaur during the second round of the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tournament tennis match at Caja Magica in Madrid. Pic/AFP

Rafael Nadal has not played his last match before his home fans. The 22-time Grand Slam champion beat Alex de Minaur 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, avenging a loss to the Australian less than two weeks ago.

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Nadal was cheered on by Spanish King Felipe VI, Zinedine Zidane and a raucous crowd that packed the Caja Magica to see what will most likely be his last tournament in Spain.

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