Rafa Nadal, reaction to overcome Fognini and the last accident

Rafael Nadal he can do everything, and he spent a lot on the center court of Flushing Meadows. He suffered “one of my worst starts to the game,” he admitted. This logically coincides with a tinge of inspiration from the always terrifying Fabio Fogni. The Spaniard was against the ropes, but he applied himself and found a way to turn the situation around. When he was marching straight to victory, an incident almost stunned him: the racket hit the ground and bounced, hitting the manacorí in the face. He stopped because he had a broken nose that required medical attention. The momentary lethargy didn’t stop him from finding what he’s been looking for since he stepped out on the track: success.

He raised 2-6, 2-4, win 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and 6-1 in 2h.42′. From frustration to the ecstasy of self-improvement satisfaction. “I am very anxious,” Nadal admitted to his team. He did not see a way to shake the dominance of the talented Fognini, who was always motivated in a special way against the Spaniard.

Balearic had a bad time, he got over it. With that 2-4 in the second set, disoriented, he put on an attitude. He persevered until he found a way. Gradually improved, enough for the rival to see that he will not make it easy for them. Magical, chained five consecutive games. From 2-4 to 6-4 and 1-0 in the third set.

Nadal’s thing. It hardens every situation, even the opposite. Find your head and heart to survive first and raise your performance later. He also has the help of a team that never stops talking to him to make him feel supported. Short but useful slogans to get out of the jam. A dense block enclosing an unfailing leader.

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He got the spot in the third round. If the history with Fabio Fognini has led to some difficulties (13-4, 0-1 in New York), the balance is not so with his French friend Richard Gasquet, whom he has beaten 17 times. But that’s on Saturday.

Nadal must have a lot to chew on, this morning, about what happened against Fognini. At 3-0 in the fourth set, Signing another successful set (6-0), he suddenly threw the racket, stopped the game, went to his seat and collapsed waiting for medical help.

The television replay provided the key: at which point his racket hit the ground and bounced towards the Spaniard’s face. Cut nose, blood. He needs to be taken care of. They put a dressing on him and he started playing. “A little dizzy at first,” he later noted.

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Another element of suspense. He lost a game (3-1) and almost gave up his serve, but he raised it to 15-40, regaining his composure before the unusual event. The elements and Fognini put Nadal to the test. Answered.

And it was only his third match since the stomach injury at Wimbledon. This is lacking in competition filming. But he can confidently say that he is still undefeated in this year’s Grand Slam: 21-0. That he is mathematically classified for the ATP Finals in Turin. At 36 years old, he continues on the path that he wants to lead to the 23rd Grand Slam, at world number 1. Unburnt.