Sports

NADAL BEATS GOFFIN IN TIE-BREAK TO ENTER QUARTER FINAL

World No.3 Rafael Nadal beats David Goffin of Belgium 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11-9) to set up a quarter-final clash with compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.

Playing his second match after a six-week break due to a rib injury. The five-time champions won the first set comfortably. The 21-time grand slam champion Nadal served for the match at 5-4 in the second set and held a match point before the Belgian clawed his way back to force a decider as he went on to win the second set 7-5.

The third set was a neck-to-neck battle where both the players fought hard to push the set to a tie-breaker. It was Nadal’s turn to face match points in the tie-break as he saved four match points of them and prevailed 11-9 to set Carlos Alcaraz clash in the last-8 battle. This win was Nadal’s fifth win in seven matches as he is eyeing his sixth Madrid Open title.

Correspondent

Recent Posts

VinFast Unveils VF7 and VF6 Electric SUVs at Bharat Mobility Expo

VinFast India introduced the VF7 and VF6 EVs at Bharat Mobility Expo. With local assembly…

55 minutes ago

Elon Musk Seeks Top Software Engineers to Build His Visionary “Everything App”

Elon Musk is hiring software engineers to develop his ambitious "everything app" via X. Learn…

1 hour ago

TikTok Officially Shuts Down in the United States

TikTok shuts down in the U.S. following a federal ban. Users report blocked access across…

1 hour ago

Dakota Johnson Enjoys Mumbai Visit with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Poses with Bollywood Stars

Dakota Johnson, in Mumbai with boyfriend Chris Martin for Coldplay's tour, visits temples, shops, and…

2 hours ago

Delhi Mysteries: Driverless Auto Rickshaw Takes Over National Capital Streets Without Driver | WATCH

A viral video showcasing a driverless auto rickshaw moving through Delhi's bustling streets has captivated…

2 hours ago

Donald Trump’s Iconic Fist Pump Moment 15-Foot Bronze Statue

A giant 15-foot bronze statue of Donald Trump’s iconic fist pump moment has been unveiled…

2 hours ago