Rafael Nadal reflects on his decision to participate and emerge victorious in the 2013 BNP Paribas Open. The Spanish tennis star, in a video segment shared by BNP Paribas Open, reminisces about his remarkable triumph in the 2013 Indian Wells tournament, which holds a special place in his heart. This win came after a year-long absence from hard-court competitions. Nadal overcame a set deficit to defeat his opponent, whose name has been omitted, with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This victory marked Nadal’s 22nd career Masters title and his third at the tournament. Additionally, it was his 53rd ATP singles title and his first on a hard court in almost three years.
Nadal’s absence in 2012 was due to a knee injury that kept him sidelined for seven months. He made his comeback in 2013, finishing as a runner-up in the ATP Tour in Chile before triumphing in the Acapulco Open and the Indian Wells tournament.
“It’s probably one of the most emotional victories of my career.” Rafael Nadal reflects on his 2013 final against Del Potro.
Despite concerns about the condition of his knee and its ability to withstand the demands of a hard court, Nadal decided to participate in the Indian Wells tournament. His determination paid off, and he emerged victorious.
Rafael Nadal is set to make a comeback at the BNP Paribas Open, scheduled to take place from March 6-17. As he returns to the tournament, he aims to excel on the hard court and potentially test the resilience of his hip.
Following his withdrawal from the Qatar Open, Rafael Nadal will be making a comeback at the BNP Paribas Open. The esteemed Spanish player, who spent most of the 2023 season on the sidelines, is determined to make the most of every tournament as he contemplates retirement.
Nadal commenced his 2024 season at the Brisbane International, where he secured victories against unnamed opponents in straight sets. However, he faced defeat in the quarterfinals against Jordan Thompson.
According to the Source firstsportz.com