Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal met Borna Coric in the second-round Wednesday night, marking his first Western & Southern Open action since 2017.

A pair of heavy returns from Nadal in the final game gave the upper hand to Coric, who then finished the match and the upset with a strong forehand. "Obviously, I had my chances (in) the beginning. Searching for momentum, Nadal found his groove in the second set after Coric took an early 3-2 lead. I need to return better." I need to practice. "I need to improve.

Since the late 1990s, many Spanish players have left their mark, both at the Grand Slam level and in the ATP rankings.

The world number three in this 2022 has won two Grand Slam titles out of three (Australian Open and Roland Garros), but has not achieved any title at 1000 level. He started Carlos Alcaraz with the triumph in Miami over Casper Ruud in two sets, with the first Masters 1000 of his career, at less than 19 years of age. Since the late 1990s, many Spanish players have left their mark, both at the Grand Slam level and in the ATP rankings.

The Croat has now won three of five career meetings with Nadal—it was also his 10th career win over a Top 5 player.

The former world No. Coric’s victory over the No. So coming back from a tough period of time, something easy to accept and easy to say congrats to Borna that he played better. I was honestly just looking forward to playing this match, as I hadn’t had that in the last two years. 12 and has been a thorn in Nadal’s side—this was his third win in five meetings with the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Cincinnati, USA

Rafael Nadal is ready to come back, after the forced withdrawal from the Championships and the precautionary forfeit from the 1000 in Montreal, ...

I feel lucky to have been able to share such a long period of time with her on the circuit. He told about the US star: "I have a lot of memories. The level is very high and I hope to be ready for Wednesday."

Borna Coric spoiled the return of Rafael Nadal after a five-year absence from the Cincinnati Masters with an upset victory in the second round.

"You need to try and understand what's going on there." "My consistency maybe was not where I'd want it," Murray said. I didn't have much time to turn around. "It was another really difficult match and a tough matchup to play Vika," Raducanu said. "It's difficult to take a lot of positive things from this match. "When you come back from injury, if you win the first match things get better," Nadal said.

A very solid game by the Croatian tennis player surprises the Spaniard in his return after more than a month injured. Rafael Nadal.Twitter: @ATPTour_ES.

This time it was Coric who broke the serve, it was in the sixth game of the set. In the second set, the Croatian raised his level with his serve. [Rafa Nadal heading straight to No.1](https://www.marca.com/en/tennis/2022/08/04/62ebd9db22601d952f8b45b4.html) [Rafael Nadal](https://www.marca.com/en/tennis/rafael-nadal.html)'s return to the tennis courts was the main attraction of Wednesday in Cincinnati. Set for Coric, although the Spaniard had two set points to take it. It didn't seem like the Croatian had only won 5 of his last 14 ATP matches after his return in March from a year of injury. When the game began again, Borna Coric brought out a very aggressive game, which was enough to win the first set.

The 36-year-old Spaniard was pushed to the limit and beyond in what was his first match since an abdominal tear forced him out of Wimbledon.

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RAFAEL NADAL lost on his return from injury as he now looks ahead to the US Open.

Nadal also had a chance to become the world No 1 for the first time since January 2020. Coric proved troublesome for Nadal throughout and ended up improving to a 3-2 record against Nadal in his favour. Nadal confirmed last week that he would be making his return in Cincinnati to try and build up some momentum for the final Slam of the year.

Rafael Nadal was back in action for the first time since being forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after reaching the semi-finals.

"I need to move forward and just start to think about the energy that the crowd gives me in New York. "I am positive," he said. I need to return better. I need to practise. I was honestly just looking forward to playing this match as I haven't had that in the last two years. "I was out for the last two years and I didn't play on the big stage in front of the crowd and everybody.

Rafael Nadal was not too downhearted by defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday after the Spaniard lost 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 to Borna Coric on his return from ...

“I need to move forward and just start to think about the energy that the crowd gives me in New York. I need to return better. I need to practise. “I need to improve. “I am positive," he said. “Obviously I didn’t play my best match, something that can happen," Nadal told reporters.

RAFAEL NADAL may not only become a 23 time Grand Slam champion with victory at the US Open, but he could also reach the top of the rankings once again.

"It's difficult to take a lot of positive things, but I need to improve. Nadal already became the first person to surpass the Swiss maestro’s Grand Slam tally of 20 after winning the Australian Open earlier this year. Rafael Nadal will have another opportunity to surpass a record set by Roger Federer at the US Open despite his early exit in Cincinnati.

Things didn't go according to plan for Rafael Nadal during his comeback match at the Western & Southern Open, but the 22-time Grand Slam winner won't be ...

[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) [ATP Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/atp-tour/) [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) You move forward. [Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) “You lose. He later added: “For some weird reason at this tournament I never had the best feelings. So that affects a little bit in terms of not sure if you are able to try your best in every serve.” It has been a difficult injury to manage, to be honest.

Borna Coric spoiled the return of Rafael Nadal after a five-year absence from the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters with a 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 upset victory ...

"You need to try and understand what's going on there." "It was another really difficult match and a tough matchup to play Vika," Raducanu said. "It's a big concern for me. "My consistency maybe was not where I'd want it," Murray said. "It feels great the way my game is coming together," Fritz said. "It was very very special," Coric said. I didn't have much time to turn around. "But there was some positive tennis in there at times. I didn't play on the big stage. "This is the kind of match I need to build confidence." Kyrgios, Djokovic battle for Wimbledon title](/sport/tennis/wimbledon/cringeworthy-bromance-nick-kyrgios-novak-djokovic-battle-for-wimbledon-title-8d43dd7e-104a-4e90-926c-07e13e977db4) Nadal then took another 75 minutes to square the match thanks to a break in the seventh game of the second set.

Rafael Nadal said it was "difficult to take a lot of positives" as his return from injury ended in a second-round defeat at the Western & Southern Open in ...

I need to return better. "I need to practice. "The main thing for me is to stay healthy," Nadal told reporters.

Since the late 1990s, many Spanish players have made their mark, both at the Grand Slam level and in the ATP rankings. From Carlos Moyá to Juan Carlos Ferrero, ...

The dynamics and the sport changes very quickly and you need to be ready to accept both things, the victories and the amazing things that can happen but at the same time, the injuries the tough moments, the losses. The world number three in this 2022 has won two Grand Slam titles out of three (Australian Open and Roland Garros), but has not won any title at the 1000 level. In recent years, other tennis players have appeared on the circuit, but have not achieved the same feats as the Iberian champion.

Let's take a look at 3 players who have a positive head-to-head record against Nadal after having played the Spaniard five times or more. #3. Nikolay Davydenko ...

The Spaniard beat Djokovic in straight-sets and would go on to win six of their next seven matches. The two last met during an epic French Open quarterfinals earlier this year, where Djokovic began as the favorite after Nadal seemed to be hindered by a debilitating foot injury. It all began during the quarterfinals of the 2006 French Open, where the Serb had to retire. Nikolay Davydenko has taken on Rafael Nadal 11 times and has beaten the Spaniard on six occasions. Several top players who dominated the tour in the early 2000s were humbled once Nadal established himself as a force to be reckoned with from 2005 onwards. The former World No.

RAFAEL NADAL was beaten in three sets by Borna Corcic in his first match back from injury at the Cincinnati Masters.

This time, it's the Serbian who will be missing [over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19](/sport/tennis/1654723/Novak-Djokovic-US-Open-Federer-Nadal-tennis-news). And afterwards, the icon seemed to cite practice, more time on court, an improvement in play and his return of serve as areas to address before Flushing Meadows. In his first match back [since withdrawing from Wimbledon with an abdominal injury](/sport/tennis/1637148/Rafael-Nadal-injury-Wimbledon-withdrawal-Nick-Kyrgios-final-tennis-news-breaking), Nadal lost 7-6 (9-7) 4-6 6-3 to the world number 152, later admitting he's only managed two practice sets in the past 40 days.

Playing at the Western & Southern Open outside Cincinnati for the first time since withdrawing ahead of his Wimbledon semifinal with Nick Kyrgios due to an ...

“I need to move forward and just start to think about the energy that the crowd gives me in New York,” he said. Nadal will be the No. “I need to practice. I need to return better. So coming back from a tough period of time, [it is] something that's easy to accept and easy to say congrats to Borna, that he played better.” Still, the loss should be taken in context.

Borna Coric, ranked 152nd in the ATP rankings, ousted Nadal 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 at the Western & Southern Open, handing the record-holder of 22 Grand Slam titles ...

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RAFAEL NADAL has vowed to make his first appearance at the US Open since 2019 a memorable one.

Nadal also heads into the main draw of the US Open with a stellar win percentage in 2022, having won in 35 of his 39 matches (89.7 per cent) this year. However, a 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 defeat at the hands of Borna Coric in the first round cut short his attempts to get in some much-needed on-court practice ahead of the US Open on August 29. Nadal is currently ranked at No 3 but has his sights set on extending his run at the summit after spending 209 weeks as the top-ranked player in men’s tennis in his career.

Borna Coric spoiled the return of Rafael Nadal after a five-year absence from the Cincinnati Masters with an upset victory in the second round.

"You need to try and understand what's going on there." "My consistency maybe was not where I'd want it," Murray said. I didn't have much time to turn around. "It was another really difficult match and a tough matchup to play Vika," Raducanu said. "It's difficult to take a lot of positive things from this match. "When you come back from injury, if you win the first match things get better," Nadal said.

Rafael Nadal missed out on the chance to become the world No. 1 this week as he exited the Cincinnati Open to Borna Coric, losing 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 in his first match since suffering an abdominal injury in his Wimbledon semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios ...

But Rafa Nadal at the moment, I think he lives in the moment. It wasn't pain, what he was feeling, but he was feeling that scar. She said: "I think we just have to give Rafa Nadal a bit of a break. When he played against Coric, he was a little bit uncertain how the body was going to hold up. I mean, he's so fired up at every single Grand Slam. You're worried that you're going to reinjure it again.

Rafael Nadal cannot be written off at the US Open despite going out in his first match in Cincinnati, says Eurosport expert Barbara Schett.

But Rafa Nadal at the moment, I think he lives in the moment. It wasn't pain, what he was feeling, but he was feeling that scar. She said: "I think we just have to give Rafa Nadal a bit of a break. When he played against Coric, he was a little bit uncertain how the body was going to hold up. I mean, he's so fired up at every single Grand Slam. You're worried that you're going to reinjure it again.

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[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) [ATP Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/atp-tour/) However, with Novak Djokovic winning the title at SW19, it is now 22-21 to the Spaniard in the race for most majors. I mean, he’s so fired up at every single Grand Slam. [Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) When he played against Coric, he was a little bit uncertain how the body was going to hold up. You’re worried that you’re going to reinjure it again. So that affects a little bit in terms of not sure if you are able to try your best in every serve.” You move forward. “You lose. And whoever had an abdominal injury and a tear on the abdominal muscles knows how it feels. You have to be extremely cautious.

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I can't wait to play again because up to now 2022 has been a year full of satisfactions." At these levels if you come back after a rather long period of time and an injury it is not always easy to find the rhythm. Rafa experienced a 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Borna Coric in two hours and 51 minutes for his second consecutive defeat at this event following the 2017 quarter-final.

RAFAEL NADAL has been backed to be a threat to win his fifth US Open title amid his recent abdominal injury.

But Rafa Nadal at the moment, I think he lives in the moment. I think what's really important for him now is to assess that injury he's had, because he did feel it a little bit. Retired player Schett believes Nadal - even if he is not fully fit - cannot be written off at the US Open. And whoever had an abdominal injury and a tear on the abdominal muscles knows how it feels. Coric upset Nadal in three sets in what was the Spaniard’s first match since he pulled out of his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios. The 22-time Grand Slam champion missed out on the chance to become World No.1 as he lost 7-6(11-9) 4-6 6-3 to Borna Coric in his first match since suffering an abdominal injury in his Wimbledon quarter-final against Taylor Fritz.