World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas says the Barcelona Open player lineup is strong despite the absence of Rafael Nadal. Nadal, a record 12-time Barcelona champion, was forced to skip the tournament because of a rib stress fracture. Tsitsipas, 23, reached the Barcelona finals in 2018 and 2021, losing to Nadal on both occasions. “I feel good, I’m delighted to be at this tournament. I’m happy with my tennis and the big rivals there are here even if this Rafael Nadal is not present.Just because he’s not there doesn’t mean it’s not a great tournament. I have no pressure …

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