Rafael Nadal delivered a bittersweet farewell to the Barcelona Open after losing to De Minaur. Despite limited practice, Nadal expressed his competitiveness and belief in his ability to perform at a high level with more preparation. He shared his emotions of missing Monte Carlo a week prior. The Barcelona Open holds historical significance in Spain as it has hosted some of the greatest tennis players throughout the years.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked world no.644, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of April when he surrendered to world no.11 Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-1 in the 2nd round in Barcelona (draw).
This season Nadal achieved a compiled 3-2 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 24th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 8th of May.
