Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Cuevas prediction

Nadal is quiet solid on clay so far, managing each win in straight sets and one hard clash vs Thiem, losing the semi-final in Buenos Aires. On matches against better servers, the Spanish showed several problems. Straight sets wih against Almagro doesn’t showed the real picture from that game as Nicolas have very struggling period and still fight to get back on track. Cuevas have also good start of clay court part of the season. With score by 5/1, managing 5 wins in straight sets and tought defeat from Ferrer in disading 3 setter clash, losing the quarter-final match in Buenos Aires. With the nice serve and good clay skills, Cuevas is ready for the biggest task. This will be their 3^rd clash, Nadal have 2-0 lead in H2H meetings, both on clay court last season. From the previous matches facts, IMO, we could expect a competitive and long match here. Nadal is not so good as previous years, Cuevas showed and present good tennis last two weeks. With the abilities presented, I see each player taking a set here and hard fight disaded in 3 setter match where the physical performance will disade the lucky winner. Good luck!