Rafael Nadal

2022 - 6 - 3

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But Zverev has the upper hand in the next rally, and Nadal scuffs a forehand into the net. A withering high forehand at the net from Zverev takes him to 30-15 but it’s 30-30 after Nadal pins his opponent in the corner of the court and forces a mistake. Nadal responds with a fierce serve that Zverev nets, but he’s pushed around again on his serve and Zverev passes him for 15-30. Zverev larrups a serve down the middle for his second ace, and a brilliant double-handed backhand down the line takes him to 30-0. Nadal saves the first with his third ace, and the second when a deft return forces Zverev to volley long. An absolutely stunning forehand winner down the line then earns Nadal set point at 7-6, but it’s on Zverev’s serve and he saves it after pushing Nadal to the back of the court and forcing the error. Second set: Nadal* 7-6, 1-1 Zverev (* denotes server). Nadal quickly goes to 30-0, making Zverev stretch and hit long before the German tries a rare dropped shot and it pays off as a scampering Nadal can’t get there in time. Second set: Nadal 7-6, 2-1 Zverev* (* denotes server). Nadal makes it six straight points on the Zverev serve at the start of this second set to move to 0-30 before the German gratefully watches a thumping Nadal drive go long. Zverev goes long with a straightforward forehand as the match clock ticks over to three hours and then the German goes wide with a backhand to give Nadal a 40-15 advantage. Nadal then forces an error on the Zverev backhand to get it back to 30-all before the German thumps a forehand long. Finally, a hold of serve and Zverev leads in the second set for the for first time. Second set: Nadal 7-6, 3-4 Zverev* (* denotes server). Zverev wins the opening point of game seven before Nadal wins an ‘oohs and aahs’ battle conducted around the net to make it 15-15.

Nadal vs Zverev French Open 2022 Live Score: Follow Live updates (Hindustan Times)

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- Swiatek is on a 34-match winning streak. Gauff hasn't dropped a set in her run to the final. A title win will also make him the oldest ever French Open champion. “I have seen a few matches live as it is not always possible because I was also in tournaments but when I watched this year’s Australian Open final, oh my God, it was just overwhelming really. Both have a good win percentage on their first serve, but Nadal leads the chart on second serve with 62.2 per cent win behind it as against Zverev's 41. Nadal threatened twice, but Zverev fended off the threat with a big forehand crosscourt return. Zverev then went wider towards Nadal's forehand on his serve to gain a 3-1 lead in the opening set Nadal draws Zverev forward with the drop shot and Zverev puts the return long. The serve and serve-plus-one tactic working perfectly for Zverev today, as it has been throughout the tournament. Zverev pushing Nadal to his backhand and then pushing the winner towards the forehand zone. A 6th double fault to start for Zverev. Opportunity for Nadal with the forehand but it hits the net cord. Nadal unable to adjust and he concedes the first point and then does another after his first double fault for the night.

Rafael Nadal leaves fans puzzled after using 'sawdust' at French Open (Daily Express)

RAFAEL NADAL and Alexander Zverev are playing their semi-final under the roof.

Nadal's sawdust trick clearly worked, as he saved four set points in the tiebreak afterwards and came from 2-6 down to clinch it 10-8. It came after a conversation with the umpire, in which Nadal said he was "trying" to go faster in between points while needing to wipe his hands after every point. But he managed to get revenge over the world No 1 for beating him in last year's semi-final, as he defeated the reigning champion 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(6) to advance to the last-four.

Martina Navratilova tips Rafael Nadal to break her astonishing ... (Tennis World)

Former nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova thinks Rafael Nadal will definitely break her record for most wins at a Grand Slam event.

We played, as I said before, in the most important events, in the most important matches for a lot of years, and it's always special to play against each other," Nadal said. "Tonight was just a quarterfinals match, not the final. "It has been a very emotional night for me.

Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev: Start time, TV channel and live ... (The Sun)

RAFAEL NADAL is edging ever closer to a 14th French Open title.The Spaniard came through a gruelling four-set quarter-final as he beat arch rival Nova.

First-set tie-break: Rafa Nadal 7-6 *Alex Zverev Rafa Nadal* 7-6 2-1 Alex Zverev I didn't say that bad word. Rafa Nadal* 7-6 2-3 Alex Zverev I didn't say a bad word. Rafa Nadal* 7-6 3-4 Alex Zverev He is holding his right ankle. Rafa Nadal* 7-6 4-5 Alex Zverev Rafa Nadal* 7-6 5-6 Alex Zverev Surely he cannot continue. He is having a medical timeout. He is so much pain.

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My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your antifri antifrió n for this match. In 2020 they already met here in France at the ATP Parí s and in the same round in the semifinals where Alexander Zverev won by 6-4 and 7-5. Their first clash was in the round of 16 at Indian Wells in 2016 where Nadal won in three sets. Before playing the Grand Slam he defended the crown at the ATP Rome but the discomfort in the round of 16 against Shapavalov deprived him of advancing in the Italian tournament despite winning the first set with 6-1. In the quarterfinals he took revenge in the Mutua Madrid and defeated Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. 1º Set Rafael Nadal (7-6) Alexander Zverev

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Nadal drops the ball short in front of his opponent, which gives Zverev ample time to wind up and release that stinging forehand into a minute pocket of space at the back of the court. Zverev switches up his forehand, almost volleying to strike Nadal off-guard, and the Spainard sends his return into the net. A chippy shot just over the net sends Nadal to 40-0, and he completes an important hold in the first set. Nadal takes the opportunity of his serve to punish Zverev in an effort to subdue his opening conviction. Zverev puts too much power on his forehand and goes long, squandering the opportunity to take the game, then double faults to give Nadal the advantage. He wastes it with a wild, looping ball destined to go out of play, and puts Nadal on the advantage after netting the next attempt. Nadal gains the advantage, and keep Zverev deep until his return dies on the wrong side of the net. A let-cord which veers out gives Zverev the advantage, and Zverev sneaks the point after an impressive show of skill at the net which ends with him taking time to power a well-thought-out forehand past Nadal. At deuce, Nadal plays a shot from behind, before redirecting in anticipation of Zverev's return, but Zverev simply powers the shot back to win the advantage. The game is capped by an incredible rally, with both Zverev and Nadal playing out of their skins and surprising one another with their reach and versatility. Sensational play from Nadal, and Zverev has to wait for a mis-hit from him to get into the points in this game. Unable to extinguish Nadal in a short rally, he's pushed to play the ball out at the sidelines.