2005 champion Rafael Nadal will take on Croatian qualifer Duje Ajdukovic in Bastad as the tour wraps up preparation for the Olympic games. Saturday’s semifinal match at the Swedish Open will be the first between our champ and Duje on any surface. The 23-year-old Croat had won just two tour-level matches in his career prior to this week.
Date: July 20, 2024
Match time: 1 PM local time / 7 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / noon BST – United Kingdom / 1 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / 1 PM SAST – South Africa / 4:30 PM IST – New Delhi / 9 PM AEST – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa is also still involved in the doubles in Sweden, where he is teaming up with Casper Ruud. They are due to play in the semifinals on Saturday, after Rafa plays his singles match.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Good luck, Rafa. Hope next match will not be as gruelling-we can see how match play energizes you👏👍🍀🎾🥰
The players left in the draw don’t have a lot of experience or wins like Rafa. I pick Rafa to win the title as long he is physically healthy. Looking forward to seeing Rafa bite his 93rd trophy. It has been over 2 years since the 92nd title (14th at Roland Garros)…so exciting before the Paris Olympics! Vamos Rafa!
Sadly I won’t be able to watch Rafa’s matches tomorrow. Hope Rafa rests and recovers well and will be able to play singles and doubles. All the best to Rafa and Casper.🍀❤️ Vamos Rafa!💪
I’m sure Rafa will prioritize playing and winning his singles match tomorrow, especially since it is first. He can then decide if doubles is worth playing after suitable rest. Hopefully two easy matches that he wins tomorrow! Can taste the trophy…so exciting for Rafa!
After today’s hard fought win against one of the most in form clay players this year, Rafa’s match against a newcomer in Duje should be a piece of cake as long as Rafa recovers well. Rafa has all the shots and experience to win this one in straight sets!