Nadal Loses Bastad Final but Eyes Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal, recovering from injuries, reaches first final since 2022 but falls to Nuno Borges in straight sets.

Overview

Nadal, 38, lost 6-3, 6-2 to Portuguese player Nuno Borges in the Bastad Open final.
This was Nadal's first tournament final since winning the 2022 French Open.
He skipped Wimbledon to focus on preparing for the Paris Olympics on clay.
Nadal has been dealing with hip and abdominal injuries, limiting his play in 2023 and 2024.
He will compete in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz in doubles.