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Rafael Nadal is aiming to win title No 6 at the Madrid Open this week after failing to reach a clay court final so far this season. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal is aiming to win title No 6 at the Madrid Open this week after failing to reach a clay court final so far this season. Getty Images
Debate: Is Rafael Nadal's reign as the King of Clay finally over?
The greatest clay court player in history has looked unusually fallible this season as he looks to return to top form in time for the French Open
Graham Caygill
05 May, 2019