Swedish Open: Rafael Nadal Eases Past Leo Borg, Enters Round Of 16 - In Pics

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.

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Updated on: 17 July 2024 10:19 am

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Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks after his men's singles match | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Leo Borg of Sweden speaks during a press conference in Bastad | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Rafael Nadal greets Leo Borg after winning men's singles | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Leo Borg | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Rafael Nadal | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Leo Borg plays a shot against Rafael Nadal | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand return against Leo Borg | Photo: Adam Ihse/TT News Agency via AP

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.

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