Rafael Nadal reaches first final in two years by beating Ajdukovic at Bastad

Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his Nordea Open semi-final against Duje Ajdukovic. Photograph: Adam Ihse/AP

Rafael Nadal has reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic at the Nordea Open on the clay in Bastad.

The 38-year-old Spaniard lost the first set and was a break down in the second, but came back to beat the Croatian 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a meeting with Nuno Borges in Sunday’s final.