Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks during a press conference after his men's singles match against Leo Borg of Sweden, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Following up his doubles victory alongside Casper Ruud the previous day with an easy singles win upon return, Rafael Nadal breezed past Leo Borg 6-3, 6-4 to enter the last 16 of Swedish Open 2024 on Tuesday (July 16). Nadal won 41 of his 53 service points (77%), and got a vital break in either set to put the match out of Bjorn Borg's son's reach. Nadal will now take on fifth seed Cameron Norrie in the pre-quarter-finals on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks during a press conference after his men's singles match against Leo Borg of Sweden, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Leo Borg of Sweden speaks during a press conference after his men's singles match against Rafael Nadal of Spain, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Rafael Nadal of Spain, left, greets Leo Borg of Sweden after winning their men's singles match at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Leo Borg of Sweden in their men's singles match at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Leo Borg of Sweden in their men's singles match at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Leo Borg of Sweden plays a shot during his men's singles match against Rafael Nadal of Spain, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during his men's singles match against Leo Borg of Sweden, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Leo Borg of Sweden looks on during his men's singles match against Rafael Nadal of Spain, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his men's singles match against Leo Borg of Sweden, at the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.