Darwin Blanch, a 16-year-old American, is set to face Rafael Nadal in what is sure to be a fascinating contest at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. For Blanch, who is still in the early stages of his career, it will be an opportunity to test his skills against one of the greatest players of all time. Blanch has already shown signs of his potential, having reached the semi-finals in the junior categories of Wimbledon and the French Open last year. He also won a USTA U-16 title at the age of just 14. Blanch is a tall and athletic player, and he has a powerful serve and groundstrokes. He will need to be at his best to compete with Nadal, who is one of the most experienced and successful players in the history of the game. Nadal is a seven-time champion at the Madrid Open, and he will be determined to start his campaign with a win. He has only played two matches since returning from his latest injury setback, and he will be keen to get back to winning ways. The match between Blanch and Nadal is sure to be a close and exciting contest. Blanch will be hoping to cause an upset, while Nadal will be determined to prove that he is still one of the best in the world.