Rafael Nadal is still unbeaten this year and has no intention of stopping. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who has already posted three trophies in 2022 (including the Australian Open), was in danger of leaving the scene already on his debut in the Indian Wells Masters 1000. The former world number 1 had in fact had to recover a double break to the American Sebastian Korda, who wasted a 5-2 lead in the deciding set. The performance of the Majorcan has risen with the passing of the shifts, despite a rather complicated scoreboard. After beating Reilly Opelka thanks to two tiebreaks, the 21-time Grand Slam champion survived a tremendous battle against Nick Kyrgios. The Manacor veteran will now face his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, who really impressed in the Californian desert. Juan Carlos Ferrero's protégé hasn't lost a set yet and will do anything to beat his idol. Rafa hunts for his fourth seal in Indian Wells, where he hasn't won since 2013. To the microphones of Eurosport, Mats Wilander wanted to pay homage to the Iberian legend.
Wilander pays tribute to Nadal“I have never seen a professional tennis player who feels so much dedication and passion for the game. Rafael Nadal is so in love with his craft that he is ready to feel that pain and anguish to succeed again. He is a sportsman to admire in all areas" - Mats Wilander said. Nadal, who won his first Major at the 2005 Roland Garros as a 19-year-old, recently said that he sees glimpses of himself in Alcaraz. Responding to Nadal's comments in a press conference after beating Norrie, Alcaraz admitted to feeling "pretty good" at the tennis great's praise. "It's pretty good," Alcaraz remarked. "I mean, when he was 18 or 19 years old he got a Grand Slam, so it's good to know that Rafa said that he sees himself in me when he was my age. But, yeah, it's quite cool. It's amazing to play against Rafa," the Spaniard said.. "He's my idol since I was a kid, so it's never easy to play against him. I think it's going to be a great match. I think it's a great experience for me to meet him in Masters 1000 semifinal here at Indian Wells, but, yeah, I'm going to have fun out there and enjoy every single second of the match. It's a very special experience for me. I'm really happy to be able to play my first semifinal in a Masters 1000 here in Indian Wells," the Spaniard said. "Amazing place to be. Amazing place to play. I mean, it's an unbelievable achievement for me."
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