Rafael Nadal has advanced to the second round of the 2023 Australian Open, but as expected, his match against the talented Jack Draper was not easy. The victory of the Iberian came in four sets, and in the last part of the match, the Briton blamed physical problems (convulsions).

Rafael Nadal, a win with the talented Jack Draper

The 21-year-old Briton, who is ranked 38th in the ATP rankings, responded very well to the Melbourne title.

Nadal won the first set in a great fight (7-5), and Draper dominated the second (6-2). Mentally stronger, Rafa took advantage of the opportunities he had and won the third set (6-4), but Jack had already begun to complain of medical problems (convulsions).

On a wave of confidence after winning the third set, Nadal took control of the game, also considering that the Briton had moments when he moved on the court with increasing difficulty due to cramps.

Defending Melbourne champion Rafi took three hours and 41 minutes to overcome his talented opponent 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.

In the second round, Nadal will meet Mackenzie Macdonald (65 ATP), American passing compatriot Brandon Nakashima (49 ATP), score 7-6(5), 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-7( 10). ), 6-4.