Nadal wins his 38th consecutive set on clay in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal has no problems in advancing in Barcelona.

The world no.1 wins his 13th consecutive match on clay (38 consecutive sets!) in Barcelona after he defeated the world no. 77 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-4.

The Match

Rafa didn’t have a fantastic start to drop his serve in the 2^nd game (0-2); then the King of Clay found his rhythm to get in the groove and win 4 consecutive games (4-2) before conquering the first set. 

In the second set, after breaking his opponent in the first game (1-0), Rafa conceded another service game (3-3) before breaking back Roberto (4-3) and win the match in straight sets.

The Record

After this match, Rafa extends his incredible record in terms of consecutive sets won on clay (38). During this run, Rafa hasn’t conceded more than 4 games per set!

Next vs. Guillermo Lopez

Rafa will face another fellow Spaniard in the 3^rd round as he will clash against the world no. 69 Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. The head to head is 4-1 for the world no.1. You know who is the favorite!