Rafael Nadal begins Madrid farewell with victory

Despite acknowledging his lack of full fitness, the 37-year-old tennis legend displayed his prowess on the court, defeating his American opponent 6-1, 6-0 in just over an hour. Nadal's dominant performance underscores his determination to make a strong comeback from injury as he embarks on his final season in tennis. As a 22-time Grand Slam champion, Nadal's farewell appearance in the Madrid Open marks the end of an era in Spanish tennis.

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