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Nadal Nearing Best Start At A Grand Slam

Statistically speaking, Rafael Nadal has been more dominant during past starts at Roland Garros. But anyone who watched his latest commanding performance on Sunday in Paris might think about challenging that statement. The Spaniard reigned yet again on Suzanne-Lenglen Court, rolling into the quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory against countryman and 17th seed Roberto Bautista Agut, who was trying to reach the last eight at a Grand Slam for the first time. Nadal improved to 13-0 against Spaniards at Roland Garros and 20-3 against them at the tour-level. The nine-time Roland Garros champion marches into the quarter-finals for the 11th time, joining Roger Federer at the top of the chart for most Roland Garros quarter-final showings in the...

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Rafael Nadal Celebrates 31st Birthday

Happy birthday, Rafa! It’s been 15 years since Rafael Nadal’s first tour-level win, close to half a lifetime ago when his star began to burn bright. But now on his 31st birthday, once an indicator of the twilight of a player’s career, it is nothing more than a number. In the midst of a resurgent rise to the pinnacle of the sport, Nadal is proving that he still has the passion, desire and motivation to perform at the highest level. The sublime Spaniard is celebrating his 31st birthday in familiar fashion on Saturday after advancing to the fourth round at Roland Garros for the 12th time in 13 years. As the clock struck midnight, Nadal added another impressive achievement to...

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