Denis Shapovalov

Rafael Nadal, blessé, a été éliminé en 8es de finale du Masters 1000 de Rome par le Canadien Denis Shapovalov (16e mondial), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2, jeudi à dix ...

DENIS SHAPOVALOV got his second career victory over an injured Rafael Nadal in Rome.

"I mean it’s obvious to see that something was going on, especially towards the end of the match," he said of the assumption that his opponent was physically hampered in the final set. "He’s an opponent with almost no weaknesses so it’s gonna be another very challenging match for me but I’m just super excited to win today and have another day." I was just kind of hanging in there so definitely really happy to turn that around."

Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal will face Denis Shapovalov today at the Italian Open 2022 Round of 16. Here, find out what you need to know about this tennis ...

Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions for this tennis match. The last time they met was this year in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in a five-setter, which Nadal ended up winning. Shapovalov is coming from victories against Lorenzo Sonego in the first round and Nikoloz Basilashvili in the second round.

Denis Shapovalov is chasing his first Masters 1000 title. © 2022 Peter Staples/ATP Tour. ATP Staff May 12, 2022. Canadian to face Ruud in quarter-finals ...

Obviously the first set, the beginning of the second, I was just hanging in there. The Spaniard reeled off nine straight points to level at 4-4, but Shapovalov raised his game from there as Nadal began to struggle physically. He began to get the better of the punishing rallies that Nadal had edged in the opener and — after saving three break points in a seven-deuce opening service game — broke for 2-0 with more aggressive baseline play. A lot of positive things but when this happens the rest of the positive things disappear. “I am trying hard but of course it's difficult to accept the situation at times. After going down an instant break in the final set, Shapovalov won the final five games as Nadal struggled with an apparent foot injury, likely related to his chronic left-foot problem.

Rafa Nadal was knocked out of the Italian Open after the 21-times major winner was beaten 1-6 7-5 6-2 by Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the last-16 of the…

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Nadal and Shapovalov set to meet in the Rome last-16.

When Nadal and Shapovalov met earlier this year at the Australian Open, Nadal edged out Shapovalov in five sets. On the other side, Roddick thinks Nadal will have to put in a good first serve percentage and he expects the Spaniard to attack Shapovalov's backhand. Going into the match, Roddick thinks Shapovalov will have to be aggressive and attack Nadal's second serves.

Rafael Nadal, blessé, a été éliminé en 8es de finale du Masters 1000 de Rome par le Canadien Denis Shapovalov (16e mondial), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2, jeudi à dix ...

Rafael Nadal, blessé, a été éliminé en 8es de finale du Masters 1000 de Rome par le Canadien Denis Shapovalov (16e mondial), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2, jeudi à dix jours du début de Roland-Garros. Revenu à la compétition la semaine dernière à Madrid après sa blessure à une côte, Rafael Nadal a besoin de matchs difficiles pour retrouver le rythme et son meilleur niveau de jeu en vue de Roland-Garros. Après une promenade de santé face à John Isner, l'Espagnol a eu droit à une belle bagarre contre Denis Shapovalov. Mais alors que le score indiquait 2-2 dans la 3e manche, l'Espagnol a commencé à grimacer et boiter, perdant les quatre derniers jeux et la rencontre (6-1, 5-7, 2-6). Nadal, blessé, éliminé par Shapovaolov en 8es de finale à Rome

Canadian Denis Shapovalov cranked out 35 winners while rallying for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over ailing Spaniard Rafael Nadal on Thursday to reach the…

Obviously the first set, the beginning of the second I was just hanging in there. “He was completely outplaying me at the beginning of the match. His all-around game is improving. “I am trying hard but of course it’s difficult to accept the situation at times. “I am living with an injury. Article content

Canada's Dennis Shapovalov advanced to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 upset of clay-court legend ...

Shapovalov finished the match with 13 aces to Nadal's two and also excelled at the net. It gives me a certain calmness, a certain confidence as well, because he's been there from the beginning of my career. "I hurt my foot again with a lot of pain," Nadal said. Shapovalov rebounded strong to start the second set, eventually taking a 4-1 lead. Still, Nadal dominated the first set, winning 74 per cent of service points and 64 per cent of total points. Hopefully he's fit and ready to go for the French [Open]."

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic eased into the quarterfinals at the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal fell to Denis Shapovalov.

"I was missing a coach for six months," Zverev said. "Can be frustrating that a lot of days I can't practice the proper way." "What can happen in the next couple of days, I don't know," said Nadal, who has won Roland Garros a record 13 times. "I hurt my foot again with a lot of pain," Nadal said. It will be the first meeting between Djokovic and Auger-Aliassime. "I'm a player living with an injury.