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Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal snuffs out Carlos Alcaraz's challenge
Updated On: 06 May, 2021 11:03 AM IST | Madrid | IANS
Top seed Nadal advanced to the third round, and awaits the winner of Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin and 14th seed Jannik Sinner.
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Spain`s Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Spain`s Carlos Alcaraz during their 2021 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid. Pic/AFP
Spain`s Rafael Nadal spoiled Carlos Alcaraz`s 18th birthday bash as he moved into the third round of Madrid Open with a 6-1, 6-2 victory on Wednesday.
Fans at the Manolo Santana Stadium sang `happy birthday` as Alcaraz stepped onto the court against his childhood idol. But even in his country`s biggest tennis court and under the watchful eye of Spanish sports legends like Iker Casillas and Raul, Alcaraz showed no sign of nerve as he came out swinging.
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