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Nadal confident ahead of Rome Masters
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THE WEEK IN TENNIS
The week in tennis: Swiatek and Rublev prevail, Nadal bids farewell to the Madrid Open
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal played in his final Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev defied all odds, and a rivalry on the women's side could be one for the ages.
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Nadal says he can play 'much better' after first round win in Rome
Rafael Nadal admits that he didn't play his best tennis after coming from a set down to beat Zizou Bergs in Rome.
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Djokovic: No bigger challenge than facing Nadal at Roland Garros
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic believes there's no bigger challenge than facing Rafa Nadal at the French Open.
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