Rafael Nadal expressed his satisfaction after reaching the quarterfinals of the Swedish Open following a break due to injury. He admitted that playing against Ajdukovic was a good experience but felt he could have been more aggressive. Nadal mentioned his serves were not performing well initially, but he managed to break Norrie and regain control. However, he lost momentum in the second set, crediting Ajdukovic for taking advantage.
Nadal also shared his happiness about having Juan Carlos Ferrero unexpectedly in the crowd, expressing the camaraderie and support among Spanish athletes. He reflected on Spain’s recent Euro Cup win and how it contributes to national pride and happiness.
Nadal in Bastad, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.261, Nadal has managed to achieve a compiled 10-5 win-loss record in 2024. Nadal is playing at the moment in Bastad where he ousted the world no.461 Leo Borg 6-3 6-4, the world no.42 Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4, the world no.36 Mariano Navone 6-7(2) 7-5 7-5,
Rafael Nadal will come up against the world no.130 Duje Ajdukovic in the semifinal. They have never competed against each other until now in top events.
Rafael won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
