Rafa Nadal marked his singles comeback with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Leo Borg at Bastad, advancing to the last 16 as he gears up for the Paris Olympics. His return to singles action follows a focused preparation period after skipping Wimbledon.
Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, praised Borg’s performance, acknowledging the honor of playing against the son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg. He now faces British fifth seed Cameron Norrie in his next match.
Reflecting on his comeback, Nadal expressed gratitude for the crowd’s support, emphasizing its role in motivating him during tough moments. Despite recent injury setbacks, Nadal remains determined, aiming for success at Roland Garros in both singles and doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
The Olympic tennis tournament at Roland Garros is set for July 27 to August 4, where Nadal seeks to add to his impressive Olympic medal collection.
