Rafael Nadal: ‘I had to play better to reach ….and ensure fans that..
Rafael Nadal claimed two Major titles in 2022 and won 22 out of 23 matches on the most notable scene. The Spaniard conquered the Australian Open and Roland Garros in the same year for the first time in a career. He withdrew ahead of the Wimbledon semi-final due to an abdominal injury and spoiled his chances for the third consecutive Major title.
The Spaniard played only one match ahead of the US Open and did not play at his best in New York. Struggling to serve at full pace, Nadal beat three rivals before falling to Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round. Thus, Nadal lost valuable points in the no.
Rafael Nadal: ‘I had to play better to reach ….and ensure fans that..
1 battle, as Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud could pass him on Friday. Frances toppled Rafa 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 34 minutes in front of his partisan crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American fired 50 winners and controlled the pace to have the upper hand.
He played better in the crucial moments and grabbed five straight games from 3-1 down in the fourth set to send Nadal out from the event. Tiafoe broke Nadal five times and produced an inspired performance that pushed him into the last eight.
Rafa admitted he did not play well enough to reach the quarter-final, praising his rival and his level. Frances broke at 3-3 in the first set and landed a volley winner in game ten to wrap it up after 54 minutes. Nadal played well in the second set after an extended medical timeout and dropped five points in five service games.
Rafa held after deuce in game nine and delivered his first break a few minutes later after Frances’ double fault to level the overall score. Tiafoe held everything under control in his five service games in the third set.
Rafael Nadal lost to Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round.
The American placed a backhand down the line winner in the seventh game to move in front and fired an ace at 5-4 to clinch the set and move closer to the finish line.
Ready to fight until the end, the Spaniard landed a forehand crosscourt winner in the fourth set’s fourth game to create a 3-1 lead. However, Frances pulled the break back in the next one before facing two more break points at 2-3.
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The American took four straight points and sealed the game with an ace to level the score at 3-3. Rafa netted a backhand in game seven to lose serve and find himself near the exit door. Tiafoe opened a 5-3 gap with his 18th ace and rattled off the fifth consecutive game with a break a few minutes later to emerge at the top.
“I played badly, and Frances played well. I had to play better to reach the US Open quarter-final; it’s simple. I had my chances after breaking him in the fourth set, which could have given me confidence and changed the momentum.
Still, unlike Frances, I could not perform today. He was a better player, and I congratulate him. Now it’s time to go home and prepare mentally for my upcoming challenges. I will return when I feel ready,” Rafael Nadal said.
Rafael Nadal: ‘I had to play better to reach ….and ensure fans that..
Rafael Nadal claimed two Major titles in 2022 and won 22 out of 23 matches on the most notable scene. The Spaniard conquered the Australian Open and Roland Garros in the same year for the first time in a career. He withdrew ahead of the Wimbledon semi-final due to an abdominal injury and spoiled his chances for the third consecutive Major title.
The Spaniard played only one match ahead of the US Open and did not play at his best in New York. Struggling to serve at full pace, Nadal beat three rivals before falling to Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round. Thus, Nadal lost valuable points in the no.
Rafael Nadal: ‘I had to play better to reach ….and ensure fans that..
1 battle, as Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud could pass him on Friday. Frances toppled Rafa 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 34 minutes in front of his partisan crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American fired 50 winners and controlled the pace to have the upper hand.
He played better in the crucial moments and grabbed five straight games from 3-1 down in the fourth set to send Nadal out from the event. Tiafoe broke Nadal five times and produced an inspired performance that pushed him into the last eight.
Rafa admitted he did not play well enough to reach the quarter-final, praising his rival and his level. Frances broke at 3-3 in the first set and landed a volley winner in game ten to wrap it up after 54 minutes. Nadal played well in the second set after an extended medical timeout and dropped five points in five service games.
Rafa held after deuce in game nine and delivered his first break a few minutes later after Frances’ double fault to level the overall score. Tiafoe held everything under control in his five service games in the third set.
Rafael Nadal lost to Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round.
The American placed a backhand down the line winner in the seventh game to move in front and fired an ace at 5-4 to clinch the set and move closer to the finish line.
Ready to fight until the end, the Spaniard landed a forehand crosscourt winner in the fourth set’s fourth game to create a 3-1 lead. However, Frances pulled the break back in the next one before facing two more break points at 2-3.
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The American took four straight points and sealed the game with an ace to level the score at 3-3. Rafa netted a backhand in game seven to lose serve and find himself near the exit door. Tiafoe opened a 5-3 gap with his 18th ace and rattled off the fifth consecutive game with a break a few minutes later to emerge at the top.
“I played badly, and Frances played well. I had to play better to reach the US Open quarter-final; it’s simple. I had my chances after breaking him in the fourth set, which could have given me confidence and changed the momentum.
Still, unlike Frances, I could not perform today. He was a better player, and I congratulate him. Now it’s time to go home and prepare mentally for my upcoming challenges. I will return when I feel ready,” Rafael Nadal said.
