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Rafael Nadal downs Alexei Popyrin in Madrid, Ash Barty extends amazing winning streak on clay – Wide World of Sports
As Barty continues incredible streak
Rafael Nadal got through another young opponent and showed signs he was getting closer to his best form on clay as he defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-3 to make it to the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Thursday.
Nadal overcame eight aces and saved five break points against the Australian. The five-time Madrid champion cruised past Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz in the second round on Wednesday.
“There is a lot of young, good players. (It’s) something normal that is happening,” said Nadal, who at 34…
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