MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s body withstood its toughest test yet at the Madrid Open as he needed three sets and more than three hours to get past 91st-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday.
Nadal didn’t show any signs of physical limitations as he won 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3 to make it to the round of 16 at the clay-court tournament where he is the record five-time champion. He will next face 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka.
“I took more risks in the third set, but it’s hard after so many months without competing,” Nadal said. “I hadn’t played a match like this in a long time. Let’s see how it goes tomorrow. I don’t know how I’m going to wake up. But I’m already happy for having won three matches in a row.”
The 37-year-old Nadal is trying to get in shape for next month’s French Open. Since his latest injury layoff, he’s had two matches in Barcelona and was pessimistic about his physical condition after arriving in Madrid. But he’s won three more times in the capital.
China ready to strengthen high
China prepares to launch Tianzhou
China's Earth science satellite transmits images home
China's autonomous driving enters fast lane with commercial operations
FAU's Vladislav Goldin to join Dusty May at Michigan, pulls name out of NBA draftEnglish Premier League takes another step toward introducing a spending cap
LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League has taken another step toward introducing a spending cap.At ...[Detailed]Peng Liyuan Attends UNESCO Award Ceremony for Girls', Women's Education
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom ...[Detailed]New advances inspire China's deep space exploration
The Long March-5B Y2 rocket, carrying the Tianhe module, blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Lau ...[Detailed]China registers 415 million motor vehicles, 500 million drivers
People visit the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of north ...[Detailed]Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar designated deputy PM
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was designated on Sunday as the deputy prime minister, a notifi ...[Detailed]
Aerial photo taken on May 16, 2021 shows an overview of the first berth of Lamu Port in Kenya. Lamu ...[Detailed]Airlines see significant recovery in bookings
The eight-day Spring Festival holiday that lasted from Feb 10 to Saturday, coupled with relaxed visa ...[Detailed]Xi Pays Tribute to National Heroes on Martyrs' Day
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom ...[Detailed]Music and martial arts witness China
French martial arts enthusiasts practice traditional Chinese Qigong breathing exercises at the Mount ...[Detailed]Huawei launches HarmonyOS 2 for smartphones
Screenshot taken on June 2, 2021 shows the online launch ceremony of Huawei's operating system Harmo ...[Detailed]Syrian, Russian forces destroy 'terrorist' strongholds in N. Syria
Ozone layer's repair could slow climate change
