Ten-time champion Rafa Nadal overcame losing the opening set to defeat Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs 4-6 6-3 6-4 and reach the Italian Open second round in Rome on Thursday, as the Spaniard's steady progress continued.
Item 1 of 5 Ten nis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 9, 2024 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his round of 128 match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Ten nis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 9, 2024 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his round of 128 match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Guglielmo MangiapaneMay 9 - Ten -time champion Rafa Nadal overcame losing the opening set to defeat Belgian qualifier...
"That was not my best match, I was practising better than I played today, but I found a way to win," said Nadal. Nadal steadied himself and made an impressive start to the second set, taking a 3-0 lead after an early break and winning both service games to love, and although Bergs forced break points in two later games, Nadal held on.
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