“I was really, really nervous, I must improve the mental part” – Darwin Blanch on Nadal defeat
The defeated teen took the time to speak to the media after his loss to Rafael Nadal in Madrid
“I learnt nothing about my physical state today” – Nadal still undecided on Roland-Garros
Rafael Nadal refuses to confirm his plans for Paris until he has more information about how his body might hold up
Alex De Minaur vs Rafael Nadal
Nadal, Alcaraz, Ferrero, American: Everything you always wanted to know about Darwin Blanch (but never had time to find out) – updated after Nadal defeat
Darwin Blanch is one of the leading juniors in world tennis, beginning to make his way on the ATP Tour. Here is everything you need to know about the American
Nadal dominates against Blanch in one-sided Madrid encounter
Rafael Nadal had no problems against teenage wildcard Darwin Blanch
Alert – Madrid Masters: Rafael Nadal books spot in second round
Rafael Nadal defeated Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday evening. He’ll play No 10 seed Alex De Minaur in the next round
Nadal casts doubt on Roland-Garros participation: “I will not play in Paris if I am like today”
The Spaniard says he still has hope of being competitive but admits he is playing with limitations due to injury
April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time
Each day, tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 24, 2005, Rafael Nadal won the Barcelona Open to break into the world’s top 10 for the first time
Nadal signs up to play Laver Cup in September
The Spaniard says he wants to make the most of every opportunity he has before he ends his career
Nadal to play 16-year-old Darwin Blanch in Madrid, faces rematch with De Minaur
The Spaniard could play De Minaur for the second time in as many weeks
6-1, 6-0: Facts and stats as Rafael Nadal dominates 16-year-old Blanch in Madrid
April 22, 2012: The day Rafael Nadal won his eighth consecutive Monte-Carlo title
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 22, 2012, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to win the Monte-Carlo Masters for the eighth year in a row
Resilience on the court: Nadal’s farewell and De Minaur’s triumph
Rafael Nadal lost against Alex de Minaur in Barcelona (7-5, 6-1).
Nadal: “I hope to be competitive in a few weeks”
The 37-year-old says he will give his heart and soul at Roland-Garros, if his body lets him
Nadal comeback ended by De Minaur in Barcelona
In what may prove to be his last ever match in Barcelona, Nadal had a chance to lead 5-3 in the first set but faded as De Minaur claimed a convincing victory
“When you play Nadal, you have to lose all the respect you have for him” – De Minaur
In the fifth episode of the UTS show “All on the Table”, Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur and Dominic Thiem discussed what it’s like to face the Spaniard
Rafael Nadal after his Barcelona victory: “The most important thing is to have played”
Rafael Nadal says his aim is no longer to win tournaments, and that he can’t be considered a favourite for a title
Stats as Alex de Minaur beats Rafael Nadal in Barcelona
“It means a lot”: Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal beat Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday and will play No 4 seed Alex De Minaur in the next round
“I’ll be on the court” – Nadal confirms he will play Barcelona Open
The Spaniard had been seen practising in Barcelona this week, but question marks remained over whether he would be fit enough to compete
ATP Barcelona: Nadal to face Cobolli in first round, could meet De Minaur in second
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the tournament due to a right arm injury