Nadal

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Wimbledon 2022 live: Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams score ... (Sporting News)

Rafael Nadal live score: The French Open champion gets his Wimbledon campaign underway against Francisco Cerundolo before Serena Williams makes her return.

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Rafa Nadal v Cerundolo LIVE: Wimbledon score updates as Rafa ... (Daily Express)

Nadal, who has won two more Majors than rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, comes into Wimbledon off the back of winning the Australian Open and French ...

But he can't prevent the second and Cerundolo breaks back. Big chance here now for the Argentine as Nadal sends another into the net. Centre Court crowd are loving this now with Cerundolo serving for the set and to force a fourth. Strong hitting from Nadal and he holds. And just like that the opportunity is gone as Cerundolo arrives at the net to cushion a volley to the side to take things to deuce. He finds two break point opportunities to take the second set but squanders both. Nadal hits a deep return from Cerundolo and forces an error to take the initiative in this game. And it's another game for Cerundolo after Nadal hits out. But the Spaniard is struggling to get over the line on his own serve. But Cerundolo is quickly forced on the backfoot in the next point and finds the net. When I wake up I do not have this pain I have been having for the last year and a half. The Spaniard had treatment leading up to Wimbledon and it appears to have been a success.

Nadal Survives Cerundolo Scare At Wimbledon | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal didn't have things all his own way Tuesday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the Wimbledon second round for the 14th time.

His breakthrough run propelled the 23-year-old from No. 103 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings to No. 51. But, from seemingly down and out, the World No. 41 began to turn the tables in dramatic fashion. "It was my first match and as I know, every day is a test and today was one of these important tests. He will face Ricardas Berankis in the second round after the Lithuanian defeated Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5, 6-3. "It's obvious that for me it's been three years without being here, without playing on this amazing surface, so very happy to be back. For me, it's always amazing playing here on this court and I can't thank everyone enough for the support."

Rafael Nadal opens Wimbledon with win in first match since French ... (ESPN)

Rafael Nadal defeated Francisco Cerundolo in four sets at Wimbledon in his first match since winning the French Open earlier this month.

At Wimbledon, Lopez was making his 20th appearance, tying Jimmy Connors for second-most by a man, behind only Federer's 22 in the Open era. Lopez was playing in his 81st Grand Slam event, equaling Roger Federer's all-time record for most Grand Slam men's singles appearances. "Every day is a test and today has been one of these important tests," Nadal said Tuesday on court after his win.

'It's great to be back' - Rafael Nadal digs deep to see off plucky ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal needed to dig deep to see off a spirited Francisco Cerundolo and win his first round Wimbledon match 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Tuesday.

At 3-1 up, Cerundolo almost secured a double break but Nadal was able to claw back all four break points. He successfully served out the set after rescuing two break points. Especially considering the physical state I arrived in, the victory allows me to train tomorrow with another match in two days.” Wimbledon It’s taken a while; every day is a test, and today was one of th[ose] important tests. Wimbledon

Nadal overcomes third set wobble to reach second round (Reuters)

Rafael Nadal made a stuttering but rousing return to the grass on Tuesday, beating 41st-ranked Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-4 in Wimbledon's first ...

He regrouped and used all his experience to battle back. He then dropped his serve in the fourth as Cerundolo's confidence and energy increased. Nadal won the first set after uncharacteristically coming into the net and forcing Cerundolo to hit a forehand wide.

Nadal survives third-set wobble to reach round two (RTE.ie)

Rafael Nadal is safely through to round two after a four-set battle with Argentine debutant Francisco Cerundolo.

The Briton, in only his second Wimbledon appearance having lost in the first round three years ago, was ice-cool in ignoring any potential distraction from Kyrgios's running commentary, which included another extended whinge over a non-signalled net cord in the tiebreak. It was an unexpectedly testing examination for Kyrgios as the outsider kept his cool in the face of the Australian's usual verbal antics, but fell just short. Every day is a test and this was an important test.