Rafael Nadal

2022 - 6 - 28

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'It's great to be back' - Rafael Nadal digs deep to see off plucky ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal needed to dig deep to see off a spirited Francisco Cerundolo and win his first round Wimbledon match 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Tuesday.

At 3-1 up, Cerundolo almost secured a double break but Nadal was able to claw back all four break points. He successfully served out the set after rescuing two break points. Especially considering the physical state I arrived in, the victory allows me to train tomorrow with another match in two days.” Wimbledon It’s taken a while; every day is a test, and today was one of th[ose] important tests. Wimbledon

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Rafael Nadal survives scare and sinks Francisco Cerundolo (The Guardian)

Two lines on a Covid test proved devastating for Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday morning, but for at least half a dozen players in the bottom half of the men's ...

When Nadal went 0-40 down in the fifth, a decisive set was suddenly an odds-on shot, but again it was the jolt he needed to roar back into life. And if the 23-year-old enjoyed a little good fortune in game five to retrieve an early break of serve – Nadal slipped at 15-40 but still did almost enough to save the point – it was no more than he deserved. Several exceptional rallies edged Nadal’s way to get him to deuce and a brilliantly-improvised sliced forehand earned him the only break point he needed in the game.

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Rafael Nadal Escapes 1st Round And Covid Chaos To Advance At ... (Forbes)

Rafael Nadal escaped a tough first-round test and the Covid-19 chaos in his half of the draw to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.

Djokovic has said he has added motivation to win his fourth straight Wimbledon because he is not currently permitted in the U.S. to play the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against Covid-19. And in my case, the last three years I didn’t put a foot on a grass court, no? He said he played through the French Open because he received multiple anaesthetic injections during the tournament. Nadal has so far escaped the Covid chaos in his half of the draw that caused last year’s runner-up, Matteo Berrettini, and Marin Cilic to pull out of the draw. He is drawn to meet No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic in the final. He is now 15-0 in majors this season after winning the Australian and French Opens to increase his all-time men’s record to 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

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Rafael Nadal wins opening match at Wimbledon in four sets (Los Angeles Times)

Rafael Nadal gets his 2022 Wimbledon campaign off to a winning start by beating Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 on Centre Court.

Two-time Wimbledon women’s champion Petra Kvitova advanced to the second round. Feliciano Lopez’s record-equaling Wimbledon appearance ended in the first round. The 27-year-old Australian won 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 7-5 against his 219th-ranked opponent. Lopez was playing in his 81st Grand Slam event, equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record for most Grand Slam men’s singles appearances. Unseeded Maxime Cressy of the United States upset sixth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, the highest men’s seed to be eliminated so far. It was Nadal’s first match since winning the French Open earlier this month.

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Rafael Nadal On Serena Williams: 'It's Great She's Trying To Come ... (ATP Tour)

WTA legend Serena Williams spoke ahead of Wimbledon about how much of a fan she is of Rafael Nadal. On Tuesday, the Spaniard returned serve following his ...

“And it’s great that she's trying to come back. “I think that's a great example.” After all the things that she achieved, and long period of time being injured, it’s so difficult to try to come back.”

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Rafael Nadal unfazed by Covid outbreak at Wimbledon despite ... (Daily Express)

Rafael Nadal said he was not concerned about his health despite knocking up with Covid withdrawal Matteo Berrettini on Thursday.

So I am sorry for him and wish him a quick recovery. The main thing is I feel very sorry for him because he was playing fantastically, winning two tournaments before this tournament started. For the moment I am feeling great, no problems at all.

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Rafa Nadal's sad admission after first-round win at Wimbledon (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Rafa Nadal made a tough admission after his first victory at Wimbledon in three years. Find out what he said here.

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'Rafael Nadal's struggled with big servers on grass', says top analyst (Tennis World)

Rafael Nadal showed up at Wimbledon in good condition, although we will have to wait for a few matches to be able to pass judgment.

He has Casper Ruud, the 3rd seed, in his section and I pick him against Ruud on grass," Austin said of Tiafoe. Could he be a threat to Rafael Nadal? I think so. The Iberian also hopes to shine at Wimbledon, where he hasn't triumphed since 2010. The 36-year-old from Manacor has risen to 22 Slams, +2 from Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time ranking. Thanks to a series of infiltrations and the help of Dr. Cotorro, the Spanish champion raised his 14th trophy at Roland Garros leaving everyone speechless. Rafael Nadal showed up at Wimbledon in good condition, although we will have to wait for a few matches to be able to pass judgment.

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