Portugal Colonial - Nadal neutralizes Opelka to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

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Nadal neutralizes Opelka to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

SPORTS 16.03.2022

Rafael Nadal improved his perfect 2022 record to 18-0 on Wednesday, battling past American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/3),

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7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters.

The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January and lifted the trophy in Acapulco last month, stayed on track for a fourth title in the California desert.

But he had to weather a barrage of big shots from the 2.11m tall American, including a raft of serves that topped the 140 mph mark.

Nadal became just the second player to start a season 18-0 since the ATP Tour launched in 1990. Novak Djokovic has done it twice, starting 41-0 in 2011 and 26-0 in 2020.

The world number four next faces Australian Nick Kyrgios, who advanced on a walkover when scheduled opponent Jannik Sinner of Italy withdrew because of illness.

A.Santos--PC

Portugal Colonial - Nadal neutralizes Opelka to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Nadal neutralizes Opelka to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

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