Rafael Nadal argue the Round of 16 at Wimbledon after playing his best against the tournament in the 3rd round against Italian Lorenzo Sonego, which he defeated in three sets. Nadal raised his level again, after suffering against the Argentine Cerúndolo (6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4) at ante Ricardas Berankis (6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3). The 22 -time Grand Slam champion is seeking his third title in the tournament Wimbledon in Londonwhich he won at 2008 and 2010 editions.
The round of 16 duel was one more difficult step, after the trials that awaited him in his first three games at ‘The Cathedral’ of tennis. The goal was to improve against the Dutch Botic Van de Zandschulpbecause he wants to continue raising his level towards Wimbledon 2022, a tournament in which he is the second favorite after Novak Djokovic.
Nadal, therefore, came with ambition and shot after playing the Hurlingham Classics exhibition, at the legendary London club that was the classic prelude to the London Grand Slam. He played two games with mixed luck, against Stan Wawrinka (win 6-2, 6-3) and against Felix Auger-Aliassime, with defeat. Rafael Nadal He fell on Friday to the young Canadian 7-6 (6), 4-6, 10-3 in his second match at the Hurlingham exhibition. On a windy day, the Canadian took the fight to the ‘supertie-break’ after marking an equalizer the previous two sets.
In view of Van de Zandschulp there was already a more important rival, as the Dutch had just lost Richard Gasquet in four sets. Nadalreaches the semifinals in his last two participation in Wimbledon. At that time, he reached the semifinals of the Grand Slam on the grass, where he was beaten Roger Federer.
the great rival of Nadal who will face Wimbledon is Novak Djokovic, the heavy favorite win in London. The Serbian goes to the other side of the table, so you don’t see the faces with the Spaniards until the final. ‘Nole’ defeated his compatriot in the third round with authority Miomir Kecmanovic 6-0, 6-3, 6-4as did the Spanish left against Sonego.
This will be the second confrontation between the two on the circuit, where Nadal defeated the Dutch certainly in previous Grand Slam, at Roland Garros. The Spaniard is currently in fourth position in the rankings, although after Wimbledon he will be lifted to at least third, while Botic Van de Zandschulp He holds 25th place in the ATP rankings and signed his best involvement in London in this round of 16.
When was Nadal – Van de Zandschulp disputed?
The battle 2022 Wimbledon Round of 16 is controversial Today, Monday, July 4th, in the third turn of the Central Court. The game will begin at 2:30 p.m.so the battle must begin around 6: 30-7: 00 p.m.
Where to watch Nadal – Van de Zandschulp?
The meeting will be visible to WE WENT (8 and 45), platform channel Movistar Pluswhich broadcasts Exclusive Wimbledon in Spain. You can follow all the information about the battles live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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