![]() Rafael Nadal prevailed over Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon epic. Nadal found himself 4-2 ahead after a comfortable hold before Fritz broke in game eight and locked the result at 4-4. They traded three breaks at the start of the set, and Rafa grabbed two to open a 2-1 gap. Nadal spoke with the doctor and decided to continue and at least try to finish the duel without retiring. ![]() He broke Rafa in games three and nine and built a massive advantage after two hours and ten minutes. The American played well in the third set, keeping his serve safe and sending the pressure to the other side. Fritz got broken while serving to stay in the set at 5-6 after Nadal's volley winner at the net. Rafa opened a 3-0 lead in the second set, and Taylor erased the deficit to bring the result back to 3-3. ![]() Taylor pulled the break back with a forehand down the line winner in game six and grabbed another after Rafa's double fault in game eight.įritz wrapped up the opener at 5-3 after rattling off five straight games. Rafa broke early in the opener and served well for 3-1. They had the same number of winners and break chances, and the encounter on Centre Court took everything from both. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |