Rafael Nadal, the world’s number 4 tennis player, has to exert 4 sets to reach the third round of Wimbledon 2022 in England. Thursday, June 30, as world number one Ika Sveetek extends his winning record to 37 matches.
Number two Nadal, who is chasing the Calendar Slam record, returned from losing three sets in a second in a row, beating Lithuania’s Ricardas Berangis 6-4, 6-. 4, 4-6, 6-3
Prior to the start of the tournament on Day 4, 17th seed Roberto Bautista Agut became the third seeded player at the bottom line along with Nadal and withdrew from the tournament. Due to Covid-19, following the former runner-up Matteo Berettini and 2017 runner-up Marin Cilic.
In addition, the owner of the title “King Court Clay” is also easier to walk after Felix Auger Aliassim, the Canadian sixth seed, was eliminated in the first round in a flip.
Nadal took the first 2 sets without a problem. but lost serve game 1 of the 3rd set and cannot be reclaimed
However, the 22-time Grand Slam champion concentrated his attention and took a 3-0 lead in the 4th set game and closed off with an ace serve. After the match continued under the roof. due to rain
Nadal, 36, has been absent from Grand Slam courts since reaching the semi-finals in 2019, admitting to stepping up before a duel against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego.
“I haven’t played on grass courts for the past three years, that point gave me the chance to go through. So delighted, I had to fix it. Set four, I played a lot better. I have to keep working hard and be reckless, even if things aren’t as good as expected.”
Stefanos Cisipas and Australia’s Nick Kyrkos remain Nadal’s toughest opponents, but the two will meet each other. This coming Saturday (July 2)
Kyrkos performed well on the court, beating 26th seed Philip Krajinovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 with 85 minutes without a breakpoint. even once
Prior to Kyrkos, who defeated host Paul Jubb 3-2 in sets on Tuesday (June 28), spat in front of the audience. and accused of showing disrespectful behavior As a result, he was fined $10,000 (about 320,000 baht).
Fourth seed Sisipas of Greece defeated Jordan Thompson of Australia 3-0 in sets 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Cisipas said: “I think we know Nick very well, we have a great competition with each other. I respect the craftsmanship and how to fight with his eyes open when he wants”
The result of the women’s singles competition, Sviatek went on to beat Lesley Pattina of the Netherlands 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
Sviatek got into trouble before swiping four games in a row, taking the lead 1-0 set but losing the second set without being able to break back.
However, Sviatek’s break served 3-1 in the deciding set and retained the advantage, breaking the record of 36 wins by Monica Celes and equaling Martina Hingis’ record. Holds 37 straight matches since the start of the 1997 season.
Beat the 21-year-old Polish woman, who will face Alize Cornet from France in the next round, said: “I want to say. Grass courts make it difficult for me to play. I don’t lie.”
“I guess you guys can see me not playing as well as the other courts. My overall confidence is growing. But this tournament is not an easy task. I still feel How are you going to play your best here?”
