Rafael Nadal Continues Quest for Form at Swedish Open in Bastad
Rafael Nadal does not give up in Bastad. Following his preparation for Paris, the Balearic player continues to fight to find the form that allows him to compete at a high level on the circuit. After a titanic fight against Mariano Navone in the quarterfinals, where Nadal won 6(2)-7, 7-5 and 7-5 in four hours and one minute, he returns to the centre of the Swedish tournament twice on Saturday.
Nadal Returns to Semifinals after Two Years
The 22-time Grand Slam champion returns to the semifinals on the circuit after two years, after reaching the last at Wimbledon 2022. In his quest for a place in the Bastad final, where Nadal was crowned in his last participation, he will face Duje Ajdukovic, 130 in the ATP ranking. The 23-year-old tennis player is showing his best version on Swedish soil, coming from the qualifiers and reaching his first semifinals of an ATP tournament this season.
Croatian Player Has Been Impressive in the Tournament
The Croatian has overtaken Popko, Alejandro Moro, Luca Van Assche, Kotov, and Moteiro along the way, dropping just two sets in the tournament, one in the last two matches.
Fatigue Could be Nadal’s Main Enemy
Unprecedented between the two, Nadal’s accumulated fatigue could be the Balearic’s main enemy, as he will be playing his sixth consecutive day of competition after the great strain that his last singles match against Navone has caused.
When and Where to Watch the Match
The match between Rafael Nadal and Duje Ajdukovic, corresponding to the semifinals of the ATP 250 in Bastad, will be played on Saturday, July 20, during the first shift at the plant, at 1:00 p.m.
Where to Watch on TV
The match between Rafael Nadal and Duje Ajdukovic, as well as the rest of the matches of the 22-time Grand Slam champion, can be followed on live television through the thematic sports channels of Movistar+.
Where to Watch Online
Everything that happens in the match between Rafael Nadal and Duje Ajdukovic can be followed on live coverage, a report, and statements from the protagonists.
