The matches between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur and between Pablo Carreno and Diego Schwartzman were both paused with the score 2-2 in the first set.
He has very solid and heavy groundstrokes and can be really tough to hit past.
Nadal came through, winning three straight games for the title.
Organizers had to schedule the third round and the quarterfinals on Friday to make up for lost playing time due to rain delays.
There will be plenty of big matches coming up regardless of the drop-outs for the 2022 edition of the Barcelona Open.
Finally, to complete your transport options during your stay, the open-air bus is fantastic for going from one point of interest to another.