Rafael Nadal

Service extérieur gagnant de Nadal. Jeu Cerundolo. Nadal commet une faute directe en coup droit et permet ainsi à Cerundolo de revenir à hauteur.

Cerundolo touche la balle du bout de la raquette. Cerundolo Cerundolo

Rafael Nadal didn't have things all his own way Tuesday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the Wimbledon second round for the 14th time.

His breakthrough run propelled the 23-year-old from No. 103 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings to No. 51. But, from seemingly down and out, the World No. 41 began to turn the tables in dramatic fashion. "It was my first match and as I know, every day is a test and today was one of these important tests. He will face Ricardas Berankis in the second round after the Lithuanian defeated Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5, 6-3. "It's obvious that for me it's been three years without being here, without playing on this amazing surface, so very happy to be back. For me, it's always amazing playing here on this court and I can't thank everyone enough for the support."

Rafael Nadal a repris ses marques sur le Court central où il a lâché un set avant d'écarter l'Argentin Francisco Cerundolo.

Mais à partir de là, il a enchaîné les quatre jeux suivants qui lui ont permis de rejoindre le 2e tour. « Quand on joue bien à Roland-Garros, il ne reste pas beaucoup de temps pour se préparer pour le gazon. Rafael Nadal lâche un set mais sera au 2e tourWimbledon mardi, 28 juin 2022.

WIMBLEDON - Premier tour tout sauf tranquille pour Rafael Nadal face à Francisco Cerundolo. L'Espagnol a fini par s'imposer (6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4).

Dans lequel c’est le 41e joueur au classement ATP qui prenait le meilleur départ, s’offrant même 4 balles de double-break à 3-1. Alors qu’il avait breaké le premier son adversaire dans la troisième manche, le numéro 4 mondial a perdu sa mise en jeu dans la foulée, avant de se faire surprendre à nouveau à 4-3 en faveur de Cerundolo, qui arrachait un 4e acte. Finalement,comme Novak Djokovic, l’autre favori de ce tournoi, la veille face à Kwon, Rafael Nadal a lâché un set dès son entrée en lice au Majeur londonien.

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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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.

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.

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.

Rafael Nadal defeated Francisco Cerundolo in four sets at Wimbledon in his first match since winning the French Open earlier this month.

At Wimbledon, Lopez was making his 20th appearance, tying Jimmy Connors for second-most by a man, behind only Federer's 22 in the Open era. Lopez was playing in his 81st Grand Slam event, equaling Roger Federer's all-time record for most Grand Slam men's singles appearances. "Every day is a test and today has been one of these important tests," Nadal said Tuesday on court after his win.

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Mais à partir de là, il a enchaîné les quatre jeux suivants qui lui ont permis de rejoindre le 2e tour. Nadal, double vainqueur sur le gazon du All England Lawn Tennis Club (2008 et 2010), n’a pas semblé gêné par son pied gauche affecté d’une maladie dégénérative et incurable (syndrome de Müller-Weiss) qui menace ouvertement la suite de sa carrière. Vainqueur des deux premiers tournois du Grand Chelem de la saison, aux Internationaux d’Australie et à Roland-Garros, l’Espagnol au record de 22 titres majeurs affrontera au 2e tour le Lituanien Ricardas Berankis (106e).

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“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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The second-seeded Nadal defeated Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 on Centre Court. Rafael Nadal got his Wimbledon campaign off to a winning start, though he needed four sets to do it. Rafael Nadal got his Wimbledon campaign off to a winning start, though he needed four sets to do it.

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He held in the ninth game and sent the pressure to the other side. Rafa broke again in game ten to rattle off four straight games and advance into the next round. Cerundolo denied two break chances and seized the third set point for 6-3 and a boost. Francisco broke back at love a few minutes later with a return winner to lock the result at 2-2 and improve his chances. Rafa was miles from his best in the opener, struggling on the second serve and while trying to impose his strokes. Nadal opened a 3-1 gap before Cerundolo broke him in the next one to get back on the positive side.

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Quand il fait plutôt froid avec du vent, la balle est très lourde. Pour comparer, il faudrait que je me souvienne et je ne me rappelle pas très bien de la dernière fois où j'ai joué ici. Il s'est mis à ne plus rater, à très bien servir et à frapper de grands coups droits mais encore plus de super revers.

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«Quand on joue bien à Roland-Garros, il ne reste pas beaucoup de temps pour se préparer pour le gazon. Mais à partir de là, il a enchaîné les quatre jeux suivants qui lui ont permis de rejoindre le 2e tour. - À lire aussi: Berrettini se retire de Wimbledon «le coeur brisé»

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.

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.

Two-time Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal regularly strips off courtside to change his tennis whites. And luckily the cameras are always on hand to capture it.

This swoon-worthy snap was taken at the French Open tennis tournament in 2013. "The full-body of tennis makes it a great workout for those looking to build muscle tone and strength." Like this story?