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by Edgar Jibran in ATP Mutua Madrid Open Picks
The ATP 1000 in Madrid 2024 is called to be “The Last Dance” for Rafael Nadal in this prestigious tournament where he was able to give such memorable matches during the last decades, so even when he isn’t recovered at all, having the opportunity to participate in the main draw as a Protected Rank player will be such an amazing experience for him, the fanatics and even for Darwin Blanch, a 16-year old American player that got into this tournament as a Wild Card.
When reviewing on both players’ performance, Darwin Blanch is giving his baby steps on the ATP circuit, so it will be memorable for him to remember that he had the opportunity to face Nadal once during his career, so he must show a more competitive level than the one showed during his first-round match in the ATP 1000 in Miami, where he lost in 2 straight sets against Tomas Machac (6-4, 6-2).
On Rafael Nadal’s case, he’s already announced that he is ready to retire, but he is really giving all he has left in the tank trying to compete in Roland Garros 2024, so even when he is the absolute favorite to win this match, it will be necessary to look closely on how careful he will be during the match to avoid a new injury that could eradicate his options to compete in RG.
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Darwin Blanch vs Rafael Nadal Form
Darwin Blanch and Rafael Nadal Latest Matches
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Apr 17, 2024 - ATP Barcelona
Apr 16, 2024 - ATP Barcelona
Jan 5, 2024 - Brisbane International
Jan 4, 2024 - Brisbane International
Jan 2, 2024 - Brisbane International
Jan 17, 2023 - ATP Australian Open
Darwin Blanch - Rafael Nadal Key Points
- Darwin Blanch had a very disappointing start of the clay season after being eliminated in the round of 16 of the ITF M15 in Telde, however, in Telde 2 he was able to reach the semifinals.
- Rafael Nadal has been showing a very decent level even when he has only played 3 matches in the last 3 months, showing his magic during the first set of his match against De Minaur in Barcelona.
- Darwin Blanch reached the semifinals of the Roland Garros Junior 2023 tournament, where he eliminated the top 1 seed, Rodrigo Pacheco, during the first round (2-6, 5-7).
- Rafael Nadal, before Barcelona, hadn’t competed over clay since 2022 when he won Roland Garros in three straight sets against Casper Ruud.
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