The Spaniard claimed his first victory over a top-20 opponent since 2022.
The 22-time grand slam champion overcame Alex de Minaur at the Madrid Open for his first victory against a top-30 player since November 2022
Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur from Barcelona with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over the Australian on Saturday to extend his stay in Madrid on his final appearance at his home tournament but admitted he still "needs time" to return to his competitive peak.The pair traded breaks once more before entering a tiebreak, which Nadal sped to a 6-2 lead.