Rafael Nadal has sent a message to his great rival Roger Federer, as the Spaniard caused a storm during his third round victory over Lorenzo Sonego. Nadal was involved in a heated exchange with Sonego at the net during their tie that he won in straight sets on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal vs Lorenzo Sonego RECAP: Nadal through to R4
The debacle started after the 22-time Grand Slam champion hit his opponent on the head with the ball, forcing Sonego to ask for the lights to be turned on in the final set.
This then led to the roof being closed, which left Nadal frustrated after being keen to get the job done.
After the restart, Sonego went on to win two games on the bounce which led to Nadal calling him over to the net – as the pair looked to share a heated exchange.
Rafael Nadal has sent a message to his great rival Roger Federer as…..
The Spanish star did however then re-composed himself by winning the final two games to secure a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Following the match, Nadal had clearly put the awkward exchange behind him, and instead turned his attention to his old rival Federer. The Swiss star is absent from this year’s tournament as he continues his ongoing battle with fitness issues that have plagued his career over the past year.
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Novak Djokovic has been Rafael Nadal’s “more difficult” opponent, says Mats Wilander.
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Wilander was reacting after Nadal had called Roger Federer “probably my greatest rival”.
Federer, 40, hasn’t competed since July 2021 after he required knee surgery for the third time in 18 months, but said on Sunday he wants to play at Wimbledon “one more time” as he returned to SW19 for Centre Court’s centenary celebrations.
Rafael Nadal has sent a message to his great rival Roger Federer, as the Spaniard caused a storm during his third round victory over Lorenzo Sonego. Nadal was involved in a heated exchange with Sonego at the net during their tie that he won in straight sets on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal vs Lorenzo Sonego RECAP: Nadal through to R4
The debacle started after the 22-time Grand Slam champion hit his opponent on the head with the ball, forcing Sonego to ask for the lights to be turned on in the final set.
This then led to the roof being closed, which left Nadal frustrated after being keen to get the job done.
After the restart, Sonego went on to win two games on the bounce which led to Nadal calling him over to the net – as the pair looked to share a heated exchange.
Rafael Nadal has sent a message to his great rival Roger Federer as…..
The Spanish star did however then re-composed himself by winning the final two games to secure a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Following the match, Nadal had clearly put the awkward exchange behind him, and instead turned his attention to his old rival Federer. The Swiss star is absent from this year’s tournament as he continues his ongoing battle with fitness issues that have plagued his career over the past year.
MORE NEWS: Rafael Nadal apologises as Fans Slam him for Angry and….
Novak Djokovic has been Rafael Nadal’s “more difficult” opponent, says Mats Wilander.
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Wilander was reacting after Nadal had called Roger Federer “probably my greatest rival”.
Federer, 40, hasn’t competed since July 2021 after he required knee surgery for the third time in 18 months, but said on Sunday he wants to play at Wimbledon “one more time” as he returned to SW19 for Centre Court’s centenary celebrations.
