Rafael Nadal breezed to a straight sets victory over 16-year-old Darwin Blanch to reach the Madrid Open second round on Thursday as he began his farewell appearance in the Spanish capital.Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, is expecting 2024 to be his final season in tennis and this his last appearance at the Madrid Open.
Champions up next in title race
England legend Maggie Alphonsi tipped Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne to crowned Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship ahead of this weekend’s Grand Slam decider against France.