Rafael Nadal failed to claim the fifth Caja Magica title in Madrid last week. The Spaniard returned to action after skipping six weeks due to a rib injury and played three matches at the home Masters 1000 event. It was enough for Rafa to pass Roger Federer and earn the Masters 1000 record.Nadal became the first player with 490 Masters 1000 matches, leaving his great rival on 489 and looking good to enter the exclusive ‘Club 500’ this summer. Rafa made a winning start in Madrid with a 6-1, 7-6 triumph over an in-form Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.Nadal played on a high level in the …

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