Madrid Open Remembered: The day Nalbandian eliminated the Big Three in the same tournament

Of all the stories that could be told Madrid Masters 1000, David Nalbandian Signed in print 2007 One of the most famous by A unforgettable victory, Elimination of historical and unparalleled big 3 in critical cases

he “King David”which did not go beyond the quarter-finals that season, arrived at the Madrid Arena, the place where the competition was held between 2002 and 2008. No. 25 on the planet And after achieving his best win in the second round of the Canadian Masters 1000 against David Ferrer (No. 16 at the time).

The equalizer hoped his first Test would be against the Frenchman Arnaud ClementA former member of the top 10 who is ranked 40th in the rankings, he is a competitor who will enjoy a promising start until he clashes with the usual bravado of Al-Qurtubi, who will take his place. self love To come back and celebrate 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and 17 minutes of battle.

In the next round, those born in Onkilo, class of 1982, will need to draw an A Complex obstacle Like Czech Thomas Berdych (xi) Halley's hero World Cup for teams Previously, who made his debut in the tournament due to his previously ranked status, once again showed his status Internal combustion To win 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in two hours and ten minutes of intense play.

Already among the top 16 companies in Spanish cement, The owner of five titles, the product of their dedication at Estoril 2002 and 2006, Basel 2002, Munich 2005 and the Masters Cup 2005, will settle for the first time against his rising compatriot. Juan Martin del Potro (60 degrees) He was only 19 years old, beating him with a resounding score of 6-2 and 6-4.

In the quarter-finals, the 2002 Wimbledon finalist will have his first date with one of the greatest animators as host Rafael Nadal (II), the 2005 champion, who actually won six titles during that season, highlighting Roland Garros, Indian Wells and Monte Carlo, which earned him the Talent program To defeat him 6-1 and 6-2 in just 71 minutes.

His next victim will be a Serbian Novak Djokovic (Third), who has not yet won a Grand Slam, and who will suffer from the lively rhythm of the 1998 US Open junior champion, who will seal the classification by defeating him 6-4 and 7-6 (4). To establish their only joy in history with each other.

The final match, played on 21 October on difficult In the Madrid stadium, I will not be able to face him with anything more or less than facing the Swiss Roger Federer (I), the absolute owner of the decree since February 2004, and is already He has more than 45 titles in a trip12 Specialties.

“I was very focused, I knew I had to play incredibly well to win and everything went well for me. It was a great match.” Big push For me to beat a lot of good players here this week,” Nalbandian declared after winning 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, in almost two hours of play.

Significantly No one will be able to match such a feat It was carried out by Albiceleste, whose name will go down indelibly in the great history of the sport at Madrid 2007. Defeating the entire Big 3 in the same week.