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On This Day: Rafael Nadal rallies from two sets down to lift 2005 Madrid trophy
The 1000-level triumph on home soil over Ivan Ljubicic marked Rafa's first title run indoors.
Published Oct 23, 2022
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Nadal won four Masters 1000 crowns in 2005.
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After losing to Ljubicic in his opening tournament of 2005, Nadal the beat the Croatian at the Miami Open prior to edging out their Madrid rubber match.
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