Madrid Open 2024: Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :April 28, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Modified at :April 28, 2024 at 7:49 PM

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This is the first meeting between both players.

The clay courts of the Madrid Open 2024 will feature a clash between Rafael Nadal and the resurgent Pedro Cachin in the third round. Nadal has regained his form after an early Barcelona exit, dispatching Blanch and avenging his loss to De Minaur. With five wins from seven matches this season, the Spaniard is rounding into shape ahead of his beloved French Open.

Cachin, on the other hand, snapped an eight-match losing streak at the Madrid Open 2024. The Argentine is coming off a hard-fought victory over 20th seed Tiafoe. He had been mired in a slump but seemed to have rediscovered his rhythm on the red dirt of Madrid.

Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin match details

Date: April 29, 2024

Time: TBD

Venue: Manzanares Park Tennis Center, Madrid

Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin preview

Rafael Nadal’s return to Madrid has been trademark Nadal. The five-time winner has dispatched his opponents in straight sets. Nadal first defeated rookie Darwin Blanch in straight sets and also avenged his recent Barcelona loss to Alex de Minaur with a hard-fought 7-6(8/6), 6-3 victory in the Madrid Open second round.

The King of Clay weathered a spirited challenge, prevailing in a tense opening set tiebreak before asserting his class.

After a dismal eight-match losing streak, Pedro Cachin has found his groove on the clay courts of the Madrid Open. The Argentine kicked off his campaign with a straight-sets dismissal of Sebastian Ofner, securing his first tour-level win of the season.

Cachin’s resurgence continued as he battled past 20th seed Frances Tiafoe in a grueling three-set marathon lasting nearly three hours.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 0

Rafael Nadal – 0

Pedro Cachin – 0

This is the first meeting between both players. Pedro Cachin will be playing his 9th match on the clay this year while Nadal will be playing his 5th match on the clay in 2024.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Rafael Nadal vs Pedro Cachin, Madrid Open 2024, Round of 32 match in India?

The Round of 32 match between Rafael Nadal and Pedro Cachin at the Madrid Open 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Tennis fans can catch the live telecast of the game on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. The network’s streaming service, SonyLiv, will make the match available on their app and website.

Prediction

The Spaniard’s masterclass against De Minaur, coupled with his demolition of Blanch tells the return to peak form for the veteran. His recent 10-match record is a solid 83.3% win rate when capturing the opening set, painting an ominous picture for Cachin.

Crucially, Nadal’s 71.4% win rate over the past year has been above par, including an impressive 85.7% success in claiming the opening set. While Cachin’s shock victories over Ofner and Tiafoe warrant respect, their subpar 2024 campaigns temper the achievement’s magnitude.

Barring an unforeseen lapse, Nadal’s trajectory points toward a comprehensive victory over Cachin. The 37-year-old’s renewed vigor, coupled with his opponent’s inconsistency, suggests a one-sided affair is brewing.

Result: Rafael Nadal to win in straight sets.

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