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Rafael Nadal defeats Ricardas Berankis in four sets at Wimbledon to reach the third round, in which he will face Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who eliminated Hugo ...

At 3-0 in the fourth set, there was a delay of about one hour due to rain, forcing the players to depart while the Centre Court roof was closed. In his past 15 Grand Slam appearances, he has reached at least the quarter-finals. Berankis lost his focus momentarily in his first service game of the fourth set, launching a forehand approach shot long to hand the Spaniard a service break. He made 39 unforced errors against the former junior World No. 1, but credit goes to Berankis for raising his level against the 22-time major champion. "Every day is an opportunity to improve and today I'm through, so that gives me the chance to keep going. "Every day is a challenge, that's the truth.

Record 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal thanked Serena Williams for the comments she made about him and called her one of the greatest female ...

And he has a lot more to do," Williams said. Before Wimbledon started, Williams was asked about Nadal. Williams called Nadal an inspiration and added it's inspiring what he has been able to accomplish this year. Nadal applauded Williams for attempting a return at the age of 40 and acknowledged her greatness.

Rafael Nadal overcame another mid-match lapse to defeat Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in four sets and reach the Wimbledon third round for the 11th time on ...

"The fourth set was a better level. It's important to accept that things are not perfect. "Every day is a chance to improve and I need to improve.

But, for a player whose year has been defined by rediscovering the peak of his powers, this was a far from vintage performance from the two-time Wimbledon ...

Nadal will know that, but he will continue to choose the moments to do so. He served it out impressively to deny the Spaniard, as Nadal lurked and clawed at the door. Eventually, Nadal stemmed the dripping of errors and he discovered the angled winners to break again in the 12th game. When the 32-year-old came out to serve at 4-5 there was a sense of inevitability about Nadal breaking for the opening set after Berankis threw a costly double fault into the mix at 15-30. A place in the third round and a match against Lorenzo Sonego is safe refuge after the hesitancy of the opening exchanges. But, for a player whose year has been defined by rediscovering the peak of his powers, this was a far from vintage performance from the two-time Wimbledon champion.

The Spaniard likes to line up single-use bottles, but Laura Robson says tournament must up its environmental game.

Usually on a plane – there’s hardly any opportunities to use other forms of transport – and then you get to a big tournament like this. And you know, there’s a fleet of Land Rovers, which are lovely, but not necessarily that environmentally friendly.” “I was watching a lot of matches in Paris and people had multiple reusable bottles because you’ve got your water, your energy drinks, your electrolytes and all sorts,” she said. Nadal, a 22-time grand slam title winner, has commented on his courtside routine, saying he takes “a sip from one bottle, and then from another. “There’s other players who prefer the plastic bags around the rackets after a restring. I don’t know how you would go about organising it but it would be a start.”

Rafael Nadal should be "closer" to top seed Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon than on hard courts, according to one of the Spaniard's coaches, Francisco Roig.

"The amount of drama that we went through there, and it takes a long time to get over something like that. You can tell from the match that he is still a bit rusty. "He is a bit rusty. "All the pressure is on Djokovic and not his opponent. "After the last couple of months, it’s understandable that he still has a little bit of rust. They all think that there is a chance [to beat him] because he’s not necessarily playing his best tennis at the moment.

Rafael Nadal has better chance of beating Novak Djokovic on grass at Wimbledon than on the hard-courts, according to his coach Francisco Roig.

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The No. 2 seed remains on course for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam singles title, despite a spirited effort from Berankis. Ad.

I served much better at the end of the match and I was able to play a little bit more aggressively with the forehand. "At the beginning, there were too many mistakes. “Well, everyday is a challenge, that’s the truth," Nadal said in his on-court interview.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu, 19, said it was fascinating to observe Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic from the close range and see the differences ...

At Wimbledon, Raducanu had a chance to see Nadal and Djokovic on the practice court. Being the top-ranked British tennis player at Wimbledon definitely helps as Raducanu had a chance to practice on the main courts before Wimbledon. British tennis star Emma Raducanu, 19, said it was fascinating to observe Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic from the close range and see the differences between the two.

What time is Rafael Nadal playing today? The French Open champion is on Centre Court on day four of Wimbledon as he takes on Ricardas Berankis.

More of the same follows but at deuce Nadal hits a forehand long and suddenly Berankis has break point but his return from the serve finds the net. 3.55pm: Both players enter the court and Nadal salutes the crowd. Nadal then sends back-to-back forehands long and Berankis holds again. Berankis gets back to deuce but opts for a ballsy challenge on a Nadal forehand mid-rally. Berankis hits a forehand winner to save the first but hits the ball well wide at the next point and screams out in frustration at himself. Berankis hits a forehand long and then Nadal rounds off with an ace. Berankis gets to 30-0 with two big serves and then Nadal fires a forehand beyond the base line. Nadal serves an ace and is on the board. Nadal shouts "vamos!" as Berankis puts a forehand wide, 30-15. Nadal runs the width of the court to make one and gets it over but Berankis is there and wins the point with a volley. Berankis hits a forehand winner to save it but Nadal won't let him settle, hitting a forehand of his own to get break point again. A reminder that Berankis is on serve and has advantage as he looks to avoid giving Nadal a double break.

Rafael Nadal reached the third round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 against Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis on Thursday.

The 36-year-old faces Italian 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego in the third round on Saturday. After Nadal took the first two sets, Berankis, ranked No. 106 in the world, hit back in the third thanks to an early break of serve. The Spaniard will likely have to improve on the grass in order to claim his third Wimbledon title, particularly with top seed and rival Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal endured one of those days when his opponent plays the game of their lives, but despite the best efforts of Ricardas Berankis it is the 22-time ...

The third set saw Berankis create memories he will savour at the end of his career, the 32-year-old breaking early again and this time not only holding on but besting Nadal in some of the most fluent tennis of the match. His forehand sizzled, his serve was reliable and he won dramatic points in the fourth set too, including the last before the rain came down. That very much worked today, giving me lots of chances to constantly break or get close to a break. “I felt really good from the start,” he said. It made for a compelling contest and it was not until his fifth service game that his 5ft 9in opponent showed weakness, a dreadful double fault to give a break point that Nadal gobbled up, to take the set 6-4. “It wasn’t the best start, but it was probably the best finish,” Nadal said.

Nick Kyrgios buried the rage he showed in his Wimbledon opener to ease into the third round on Thursday and warned: "I just wanted to remind everyone that ...

"I'm probably going to get emotional," she said. I respect him for his game and the way he fights when he wants to." "There was just nothing the media possibly could tell me I did wrong today," he said. "I just wanted to remind everyone that I am pretty good," he said. "I need to improve. "It gives me the chance to keep going, so very happy for that.

Rafael Nadal has admitted that he came extremely close to calling quits on his tennis career in the build up to Wimbledon. The Spaniard incredibly battled ...

"I mean, for example, person that I love to see, Tiger Woods playing. "It's something that I am not -- I never had fear about that day. The 'King of Clay' had to have injections in his foot to keep him going throughout the tournament.

The WTA legend, the American Serena Williams, spoke before Wimbledon about what a fan she is of Rafael Nadal. On Tuesday, the Spaniard returned the honors ...

Nadal has time and again spoken about the extent of pain he has suffered over the years due to a chronic injury to his left foot. "I remember that he admitted in a press conference that the pain changed his mood and I understand that," Marquez continued. The only thing that shows is passion and love for the game. in honor of the Spanish. I read them]. It's great to hear these beautiful things from probably one of the greatest female athletes in the history of sport in general," Nadal said. "I think she's a great example."

Record 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is taking precautionary measures at Wimbledon as he is leaving his house only when he needs to practice or ...

Even sometimes when she's not playing that well, she keeps fighting till the end, running for every ball." Even sometimes when she's not playing that well, she keeps fighting till the end, running for every ball. I like the way that she plays. She fights for every ball. I think she is a fighter. Gauff is just 18 and she is already a Grand Slam finalist and ranked 12th in the world.

Rafael Nadal defeated Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 after three hours and two minutes to progress to the Round of 32 at Wimbledon.

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Spaniard to meet Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in next round - Anadolu Agency.

Rafael Nadal reached the third round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 against Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis on Thursday.

The 36-year-old faces Italian 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego in the third round on Saturday. After Nadal took the first two sets, Berankis, ranked No. 106 in the world, hit back in the third thanks to an early break of serve. The Spaniard will likely have to improve on the grass in order to claim his third Wimbledon title, particularly with top seed and rival Novak Djokovic

The Spanish second seed, chasing a calendar Grand Slam, recovered from losing the third set for the second straight match to beat Lithuanian journeyman ...

"There was just nothing the media possibly could tell me I did wrong today," he said. "I just wanted to remind everyone that I am pretty good," he said. "We have had many great matches against each other. I have to keep working, be humble, even when things are not going well." "I need to improve. "It gives me the chance to keep going, so very happy for that.

Rafael Nadal discussed the strengths of some of the WTA Tour's stars following his second-round victory at Wimbledon.

"I was very impressed when I saw her winning the US Open," he said. I really hope that she will." When she's [playing] with confidence, I think she has shots that are very difficult to stop for the rest of the girls. "I think when she's playing well, it's very difficult to stop her because her shots are little bit different, with a lot of power. "It's unbelievable the way that she's able to hold the concentration and the winning spirit for such a long time. "I texted her a couple of times because it's unbelievable the way that she's playing," Nadal said.

Nadal's foot treatment in Spain was a success and Nadal is playing Wimbledon for the first time since 2019. Rea, who has worked with Nick Kyrgios and Sam Stosur ...

We have not seen Rafa at Wimbledon as regularly as in the last decade, and when we have seen him he has been more vulnerable. As for the women's event, Rea said that he believes that Iga Swiatek is the main favorite. After winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the French Open, Nadal vowed that he would do his best to play at Wimbledon.