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Xtra Time Web Desk: Rafael Nadal came back from 5-2 down in the third set to defeat American Sebastian Korda 6-2 1-6 7-6(3) in the second round at Indian Wells on Saturday (March 12) and remain unbeaten in 2022.

After cruising through the first set in 35 minutes, the Spaniard struggled to cope with a more aggressive approach from the 21-year-old who stormed through the second.

Nadal's normally solid serve let him down in the third and he committed his seventh double fault to fall two breaks down in front of a stunned crowd under blue skies in the Southern California desert before fighting back to force a tiebreak. The veteran was then much more composed and sealed the win when Korda's backhand landed wide.

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Meanwhile, with the win, Nadal is now undefeated in 16 matches this year.

Rafa Nadal stages spectacular comeback at Indian Wells to remain unbeaten in 2022