De Minaur Upsets Nadal in Thrilling Sydney Clash
Epic Battle at United Cup
Rafael Nadal and Alex de Minaur played out an unforgettable match on Wednesday night in Sydney.
De Minaur, the hometown favorite, fought back from a set and a break down to claim a stunning 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion. The win helped Team Australia take a 2-1 lead over Team Spain in the United Cup.
Nadal, who is making his return to the tour after an injury layoff, started the match strongly, taking the first set with ease. However, de Minaur responded in the second set, breaking Nadal's serve twice and leveling the match.
In the third set, the momentum swung back and forth until de Minaur broke Nadal's serve at 6-5 to seal the victory. The crowd at Ken Rosewall Arena erupted in cheers as the 24-year-old Australian celebrated his biggest win to date.
Nadal later praised de Minaur's performance, saying that he "deserved to win" and that he is "a great player."
De Minaur's victory is a major upset and a sign that he is a player to watch in 2023. Nadal, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the loss but will be hoping to bounce back in his next match.
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