Acapulco, Mexico – This time, there was no drama.
Within the epic rematch of the Australian Open five-set remaining, Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-3 early on Saturday and certified for the Mexican Open remaining, the place he’ll play Cameron Norrie.
A month in the past in Australia, the 35-year-old Nadal got here again from two behind to defeat Medvedev and win his twenty first Grand Slam title.
“Each recreation is totally different,” Nadal mentioned. “I mentioned it yesterday. There are totally different circumstances, and all the pieces adjustments. It was a distinct match, and a really thrilling second [set] The place only a few errors had been made.”
Nadal is now 14-0 this season and can attempt to declare his fourth title in Acapulco, the place he’s a crowd favourite after successful the 2005, 2013 and 2020 titles.
“This week means so much after what occurred in Australia,” Nadal mentioned. “I used to be in a position to keep targeted. It means I am positive mentally, which is vital as a result of there’s a powerful remaining tomorrow.
“It has been a protracted profession with extra success than I might have imagined. Taking part in here’s a reward that I admire and worth. I’m grateful for these alternatives.”
Nadal began the match sturdy with a break within the fourth recreation of the primary set, which lasted 47 minutes.
Medvedev, who will probably be world primary on Monday, performed higher within the second set however missed changing 11 seven break factors within the fifth 19-minute match.
“I do not suppose I performed very nicely at present,” mentioned Medvedev. “My complete recreation within the recreation was not adequate to play towards a participant like Rafa. There’s nothing I can take away from this. To be trustworthy, I want to alter all the pieces I did at present. I really feel like I used to be lacking some power at present.”
Earlier, Nuri prolonged his scorching streak in February by upsetting Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4.
After shedding all 4 of his matches in January, Nouri was 10-1 in February and reached Mexico after successful his third ATP Tour title of his profession at Delray Seashore.
Sixth seed Nouri scored the most important win of his profession in Acapulco, defeating fourth seed Tsitsipas.
“You served very nicely at present,” Nouri mentioned. “I actually loved the match. It is one among my finest wins. I hope we are able to hold operating tomorrow.”
Nuri bought breaks within the ninth recreation of the primary and second set to defeat Tsitsipas.
The earlier greatest win for Nouri of his profession was his victory over Dominic Thiem, who completed fourth within the ATP rankings, within the Lyon 2023 semi-finals.
