Rafael Nadal, down to 644th in the world and who made his return this week after more than three months of absence, was eliminated on Wednesday April 17 in the 2nd round of the Barcelona tournament by the Australian Alex De Minaur (11th), winner 7 -5, 6-1 in their duel. The 37-year-old Spaniard, with 22 Grand Slam titles, resisted his opponent for a set, before giving up, without however betraying any physical discomfort. Plagued by repeated pain, he had not played on the ATP circuit before this week since suffering a hip injury in Brisbane at the beginning of January.
Nadal eliminated in the 2nd round in Barcelona for his return
