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The development of the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome generates great expectation and this Wednesday the round of 16 matches continue. One of the protagonists of the day was Rafael Nadal (ATP: 4), who defeated John Isner by 2-0 (6-3 and 6-1), after an hour and 17 minutes of competition.
From the start, 'Rafa' sought to establish an advantage and gradually worked during the tight first set. However, the Spanish tennis player showed off his ability to stay a point ahead and was able to extend the lead when it was 4-3, thanks to his opponent's mistake.
Rafael Nadal took advantage of his opponent's inaccuracy and sealed the 1-0 in the match with a 6-3 victory. And for the second set, with the favorable scenario, the 'Fiera' was equally aggressive, keeping the score in his favor at all times, showing solidity to respond to his rival's demands.
The circumstances were against John Isner, who lost his service three times and couldn't reverse the situation. The 'Matador' won 6-1, secured a 2-0 overall victory, and will play in the round of 16 of the Rome Masters.
Rafael Nadal's next opponent will be the Canadian Denis Shapovalov (ATP: 16), who defeated Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili (2-0, with scores of 6-4 and 7-6). The mentioned clash of 'Rafa' is scheduled for Thursday, May 12th (3:00 a.m. Peruvian time).
It should be noted that the 'Fiera' has just participated in the ATP Masters 1000 in Madrid, where he lost in the quarterfinals to his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz (ATP: 6). Precisely, the 19-year-old Spanish young tennis player ended up becoming the champion in that tournament.