Nadal vs Lehecka at the Madrid Open and had a Tearful Farewell

In the Nadal vs Lehecka tournament, the five-time winner was honored by the tournament after defeating World No. 1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-4, and will now face Madison Keys in the semifinals.

Shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning, Jiri Lehecka defeated Rafael Nadal in an exciting, dramatic final match on home ground. Lehecka out played Nadal and struck the ball harder. Defeating the Spanish player 7-5, 6-4, the young Czech player progressed to the Madrid Open’s quarter finals. That was among the most important events of his career.

Nadal vs Lehecka

Nadal has won the event a record five times, but this will most likely be his last. The 37-year-old plans to retire in 2024.

At Nadal vs Lehecka match, Nadal was moved to tears as he went on the tennis court for a special tribute. Five banners marking his record five victories were taken down from the closed roof as Madrid bid goodbye to its greatest champion.

Nadal stated, “It’s very important to me.” “I got the chance to play again on this court, which has given me a lot.”

“It was one of the most exciting wins I’ve ever had the first time I competed in Madrid in 2005.” That remains the same today—only love and support from everyone.

Nadal used to take a beating in the round of 16 of any clay-court tournament quite seriously. But, after the worst 18 months of his career, this result represents a significant step forward. 

Unlike Nadal’s past opponents, Lehecka is a powerful ball striker who can apply constant pressure to opponents. Nadal opened the match holding the ball confidently and hitting it with strength, but the 22-year-old played most of the matches, even if he made too many mistakes at the beginning.

The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost match of Nadal vs Lehecka, some of his depth in the first set, but Lehecka reclaimed it. During the key break, he hit some fantastic shots, striking the ball hard from past the baseline and using light touches near the rim at critical moments.