Nadal

2022 - 8 - 17

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Hungry fan gets rude to Rafael Nadal: “I've seen the Mona Lisa now ... (Tennis World)

Tennis – The fan was attending one of Rafael Nadal's Cincinnati practice sessions.

Indeed, the winner of two of this year's three Grand Slam championships has the possibility to reclaim the world number one ranking, a position he has not had in more than two years, that is, since January 20, 2020. “OK, I’ve seen the Mona Lisa now. The Spaniard will strive to improve his condition in Ohio ahead of the US Open, where he will compete for his 23rd Major title. As a result, Rafael Nadal's return will take place in Cincinnati. The Spaniard's last appearance came before the semifinal at Wimbledon, at a news conference when he announced his retirement from the penultimate act against Nick Kyrgios owing to an abdominal problem that has plagued him all year. Let’s get lunch,” the fan said according to Tennis Atlantic.

Rafael Nadal cautious but excited ahead of ATP Tour return (Tennis365)

Rafael Nadal says that he is excited to play tennis again ahead of his return to ATP Tour action at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

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ATP Cincinnati picks: Best bets for Rafael Nadal vs. Borna Coric (New York Post)

Rafael Nadal returns from an abdomen injury to face Borna Coric. See the betting odds, prediction, and tennis picks for this crucial Wednesday battle.

Tennis Abstract gives Coric a 19.9% chance of upsetting Nadal, and when you convert that to a two-way moneyline, you get +402, so there’s certainly some value in sprinkling some lunch money on Coric to pull off the stunner. Besides his strong career numbers against Nadal, Coric backers can also feel confident that Nadal won’t be at the peak of his powers in his first competitive match after the break. Those matches all came between 2014 and 2017, so perhaps it’s not all that relevant, but it’s better than the alternative. At this point in his career, Nadal is used to working his way back from long layoffs, whether due to injury or just managing his schedule. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. On the other side is underdog Borna Coric, an immensely talented 25-year-old who has spent most of the last two seasons battling injuries.

Nadal admits he 'never expected' another shot at world #1 (Tennishead)

Rafael Nadal has already achieved wonders in 2022 but could secure another milestone should results go his way in Cincinnati.

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Summary and highlights of Rafa Nadal 1-2 Borna Coric in ATP ... (VAVEL.com)

The Croatian tennis player has given the surprise eliminated Rafa Nadal and will play the round of 16.

It was inaugurated in 1981 and has a capacity for 11400 spectators. In 2014 Coric won the first time they met at the ATP Basel in the quarterfinal round; 152 in the world, while Nadal is ranked No. In 2018, Djokovic triumphed in Cincinnati to become the first player to crown all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, completing the Career Golden Masters. Coric is currently ranked No. 1º Set Rafa Nadal (6-7) Berna Coric

Rafael Nadal prioritising his body over results in Cincinnati (Planet Sport)

As Rafael Nadal prepares to get underway at the Western Southern Open, the Spaniard is aware of the bigger picture.

"I do that all the time - it doesn't matter whether I have the chance to be No. If for some reason that happens, it will be amazing. But I'm happy to be in this privileged position.

Cincinnati Masters Tennis LIVE: Borna Coric VS Rafael Nadal 2ND ... (InsideSport)

Cincinnati Masters Tennis LIVE: Rafael Nadal Cincinnati Masters campaign by facing Borna Coric in 2ND round: Nadal vs Coric LIVE STREAMING, Rafael Nadal.

- At the clay court season, he bowed out from the first round at Monte Carlo Masters, Madrid Open and Italian Open. Nadal is yet again the overwhelming favourite and is expected to take lead in the head-to-head record. He then bowed out from the second round at Miami Open. He then faced second round defeat at Italian Open. His run came to an end after he lost the final at Indian Wells Masters against Taylor Fritz. After withdrawing from the Wimbledon Semifinal due to injury, this was Nadal’s 1st match at the Cincinnati Masters: Follow Western & Southern Open LIVE on InsideSport.IN