Nadal crushes Cobolli on his return to competition!
Rafael Nadal made a successful return to competition, qualifying for the 2nd round on the clay courts of Barcelona. The Spaniard clearly dominated Flavio Cobolli, winning in 1 hour 25 minutes and two sets (6-2, 6-3) on the Pista Rafa Nadal (Barcelona's central court which now bears his name).
Not everything was perfect for the 12-time winner of the Barcelona event, but his overall performance was encouraging. A few approximations in placement, a few hesitations in choosing the right shot - nothing surprising for a return to competition. More worrying, however, was the speed of his first serves, which rarely exceeded 185 km/h.
In the 2nd round, Nadal is likely to face a very different opponent: Alex De Minaur, currently ranked 11th in the world. This will be a real test for the former world No. 1, who will have to withstand the intensity of the points against the Australian.
On to the next one against ADM gonna be good battle