Nadal Stunned by De Minaur, Draper Shines in Munich
Rafael Nadal’s highly anticipated comeback after a lengthy injury layoff hit a roadblock as the 22-time Grand Slam champion suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Alex de Minaur in the third round of the Barcelona Open. The Spaniard, playing his second match since January, struggled to keep up with the tenacious Australian, eventually succumbing 7-5, 6-1.
De Minaur, currently enjoying a career-best season that has propelled him into the top 10 of the ATP rankings, displayed his fighting spirit and resilience on the clay courts of Barcelona.