Rafael Nadal is set to meet Milos Raonic in his first match since early January at Indian Wells

Published Categorized as Tennis No Comments on Rafael Nadal is set to meet Milos Raonic in his first match since early January at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal (Credits: Getty Images)

Less than 90 minutes after the men’s draw was announced at the BNP Paribas Open, the ATP had already updated its head-to-head landing page to feature Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic. It’s a unique occurrence where players ranked world No. 652 and world No. 224 are given top billing at the URL, or even appear there at all.

They’ll share the spotlight again on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells as they face off in Nadal’s first match since the early season tournament in Brisbane.

Milos Raonic (Credits: Getty Images)

Nadal holds a 7-2 record against Raonic, although the page indicates it as 8-2, considering their round-robin encounter at the 2019 Laver Cup. Their last meeting was in the 2017 Australian Open quarterfinals.

Raonic secured victories in the 2017 Brisbane quarterfinals and, notably, at Indian Wells in the 2015 quarters. Nadal has emerged victorious in every other match, all contested on hard courts except one on clay, dating back to the 2010 Tokyo round of 16.

They have never faced each other before that stage in any tournament.

By Brian Anderson

Hi myself Brian, I am a second-year student at Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies, Noida, pursuing a BBA degree. I am a multi-faceted individual with a passion for various hobbies, including cricket, football, music, and sketching. Beyond my hobbies, I possess a keen interest in literature, particularly fictional books, and channels my creativity into content writing. I am constantly exploring the realms of both business administration and the world of imagination through my diverse pursuits.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *