2020 Rome Masters R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Pablo Carreno Busta  6-1 6-1

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Q. Would you say it was more difficult than you thought, playing without spectators, when you're used to playing in front of such big crowds, especially here in Rome?

RAFAEL NADAL: Good feeling, of course, going out there. Not beautiful, the feeling playing without the spectators, because the energy of the fans is impossible to describe. ... Read more »

Rafael Nadal is excited to be back on the ATP Tour in Rome, where he will be attempting to capture a 10th title this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

"Rome is always exciting,” said Nadal, via a virtual press conference on Monday. ... Read more »

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Rafael Nadal will make his return to the ATP Tour against US Open semi-finalist Pablo Carreno Busta at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.  ... Read more »

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ROME (AP) — Rafael Nadal is preparing his return to tennis after a seven-month layoff at next week’s Italian Open.

“The Foro Italico is always a special place for me and even more so this year ... Read more »

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Rafael Nadal participates in the Hexagonal Autovidal 2020 golf tournament at Son Servera in Mallorca  ... Read more »