World number one Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the US Open 2022 edition, losing to Australia's Nick Krygios in the fourth round at the&nbsp;Arthur Ashe Stadium. In a pulsating battle, Medvedev went down to the Wimbledon 2022 runners-up as he lost 6-7 (11), 6-3, 3-6, 2-6. Given the Russian was the defending champion, his exit has surely made heads turn as the ongoing edition will now surely see a new winner in men's singles.

Well, Medvedev's exit not only means the men's singles category will see a new champion this time around at the US Open, but the Russian will also lose his top spot in the ATP rankings. Thus, a new world number one is also on the cards following the 26-year-old's early exit. Spain's Rafael Nadal&nbsp;is a favourite to reclaim the top spot as he remains in the race to bag the top prize in the last Grand Slam of the year. As per the ATP website, young guns Carlos Alcaraz&nbsp;or&nbsp;Casper Ruud&nbsp;can also be crowned the No. 1 spot if they go the distance and clinch the title.

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After the match, a jubilant Kyrgios said during an&nbsp;on-court interview at Arthur Ashe Stadium,&nbsp;"It was an amazing match. Daniil is the defending champion so there's a lot of pressure on his shoulders, but I played really well. I've been playing amazing the last couple months and what a place to do it, packed house in New York."&nbsp;

On the other hand, the Australian Open 2022 runners-up Medvedev said, "Nick&nbsp;today played kind of at the level of Novak and Rafa," said the 26-year-old after seeing 21 aces and 53 winners whizz past him. If he plays like this until the end of the tournament, he has all the chances to win it."

The 27-year-old Kyrgios will next lock horns with another&nbsp;Russian, in the form of world number 27 Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal. Both have won a game each against one another in a head-to-head battle with Krygios winning the previous clash in the 2020 Australian Open. Will Krygious continue his winning run or the Russian will halt his progress? Only time will tell...

World number one Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the US Open 2022 edition, losing to Australia's Nick Krygios in the fourth round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. In a pulsating battle, Medvedev went down to the Wimbledon 2022 runners-up as he lost 6-7 (11), 6-3, 3-6, 2-6.

World number one Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the US Open 2022 edition, losing to Australia's Nick Krygios in the fourth round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. In a pulsating battle, Medvedev went down to the Wimbledon 2022 runners-up as he lost 6-7 (11), 6-3, 3-6, 2-6. Given the Russian was the defending champion, his exit has surely made heads turn as the ongoing edition will now surely see a new winner in men's singles. Well, Medvedev's exit not only means the men's singles category will see a new champion this time around at the US Open, but the Russian will also lose his top spot in the ATP rankings. Thus, a new world number one is also on the cards following the 26-year-old's early exit. Spain's Rafael Nadal is a favourite to reclaim the top spot as he remains in the race to bag the top prize in the last Grand Slam of the year. As per the ATP website, young guns Carlos Alcaraz or Casper Ruud can also be crowned the No. 1 spot if they go the distance and clinch the title. ALSO READ | US Open: Nick Kyrgios knocks out defending champion Daniil Medvedev After the match, a jubilant Kyrgios said during an on-court interview at Arthur Ashe Stadium, "It was an amazing match. Daniil is the defending champion so there's a lot of pressure on his shoulders, but I played really well. I've been playing amazing the last couple months and what a place to do it, packed house in New York." On the other hand, the Australian Open 2022 runners-up Medvedev said, "Nick today played kind of at the level of Novak and Rafa," said the 26-year-old after seeing 21 aces and 53 winners whizz past him. If he plays like this until the end of the tournament, he has all the chances to win it." The 27-year-old Kyrgios will next lock horns with another Russian, in the form of world number 27 Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal. Both have won a game each against one another in a head-to-head battle with Krygios winning the previous clash in the 2020 Australian Open. Will Krygious continue his winning run or the Russian will halt his progress? Only time will tell...

Rafael Nadal, Ruud or Alcaraz? Who will take the No. 1 spot after Daniil Medvedev's US Open exit

Rafa Nadal handed old foe Richard Gasquet a Flushing Meadows mugging on Saturday, walloping the Frenchman 6-0 6-1 7-5 to ease into the U.S. Open fourth round.

Losing to Nadal is nothing new for Gasquet, who is now 0-18 against the Spaniard but seldom over the years has the Frenchman absorbed such a beating.

Arriving at Flushing Meadows having played just a single match since pulling out of Wimbledon semifinals with an abdominal injury, Nadal has been in a race to find form. &nbsp; &nbsp;

After two tough four-set wins - over Australian wild card Rinky Hijikata in his opener and Italy's Fabio Fognini in the second round - Nadal said there were signs of progress against Gasquet.

But the 36-year-old acknowledged he will need much more improvement if he is to challenge for a fifth U.S. Open title, which would tie him with Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras for the most in the Open Era.

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Up next for Nadal is American hope Frances Tiafoe, who advanced with a 7-6(7) 6-4 6-4 win over Argentine 14th seed Diego Schwartzman. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

"My best match in the tournament, easy," Nadal said of Saturday's win. "An important improvement. But I need to keep going.

"I know this is the right moment to make an improvement if I want to keep having chances to keep going on the tournament. Today was an improvement. I need another important improvement for the next day."

Nadal is always a favourite in New York but such was the second seed's dominance that even the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd tried to lift Gasquet's spirit as he fell behind 6-0 3-0.&nbsp;

When Gasquet finally held serve in the 10th game, the crowd gave a mighty roar as the 36-year-old French veteran raised his arms into the air in celebration.

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The beating, however, quickly resumed with Nadal sweeping the next five games to take the second set and a 2-0 lead in the third.

At that point Nadal took his foot off the gas and when Gasquet broke the 22-times Grand Slam winner to level the third set at 2-2, it earned him a standing ovation.

It took a few games for Nadal to get back in gear, but the outcome was never in doubt, the Spaniard collecting his seventh break of the match to go up 6-5 then coolly holding serve to clinch a convincing win. 
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Rafa Nadal handed old foe Richard Gasquet a Flushing Meadows mugging on Saturday, walloping the Frenchman 6-0 6-1 7-5 to ease into the U.S. Open fourth round. Losing to Nadal is nothing new for Gasquet, who is now 0-18 against the Spaniard but seldom over the years has the Frenchman absorbed such a beating.

Rafa Nadal handed old foe Richard Gasquet a Flushing Meadows mugging on Saturday, walloping the Frenchman 6-0 6-1 7-5 to ease into the U.S. Open fourth round. Losing to Nadal is nothing new for Gasquet, who is now 0-18 against the Spaniard but seldom over the years has the Frenchman absorbed such a beating. Arriving at Flushing Meadows having played just a single match since pulling out of Wimbledon semifinals with an abdominal injury, Nadal has been in a race to find form. After two tough four-set wins - over Australian wild card Rinky Hijikata in his opener and Italy's Fabio Fognini in the second round - Nadal said there were signs of progress against Gasquet. But the 36-year-old acknowledged he will need much more improvement if he is to challenge for a fifth U.S. Open title, which would tie him with Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras for the most in the Open Era. Also Read: Serena Williams' unmatched legacy to stand the test of time long after her retirement Up next for Nadal is American hope Frances Tiafoe, who advanced with a 7-6(7) 6-4 6-4 win over Argentine 14th seed Diego Schwartzman. "My best match in the tournament, easy," Nadal said of Saturday's win. "An important improvement. But I need to keep going. "I know this is the right moment to make an improvement if I want to keep having chances to keep going on the tournament. Today was an improvement. I need another important improvement for the next day." Nadal is always a favourite in New York but such was the second seed's dominance that even the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd tried to lift Gasquet's spirit as he fell behind 6-0 3-0. When Gasquet finally held serve in the 10th game, the crowd gave a mighty roar as the 36-year-old French veteran raised his arms into the air in celebration. Also Read: US Open 2022 - Daniil Medvedev's title defence meets Nick Kyrgios hurdle in fourth round The beating, however, quickly resumed with Nadal sweeping the next five games to take the second set and a 2-0 lead in the third. At that point Nadal took his foot off the gas and when Gasquet broke the 22-times Grand Slam winner to level the third set at 2-2, it earned him a standing ovation. It took a few games for Nadal to get back in gear, but the outcome was never in doubt, the Spaniard collecting his seventh break of the match to go up 6-5 then coolly holding serve to clinch a convincing win.

US Open 2022: Ruthless Rafael Nadal thrashes Richard Gasquet to storm into fourth round

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday.

The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.

Nadal steadied the ship and looked to be cruising to the finish line when, while leading 3-0 in the fourth set, he was struck on the nose by his racket when it hit the court and bounced back sharply.

That led to a medical time out where the 22-time Grand Slam champion lay on his back with his eyes closed as a pink bandage was applied to stop the bleeding.

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Nadal regrouped and with the backing of the partisan crowd sealed the win on Fognini's 60th unforced error to end the ugly affair in which the players combined for 15 breaks of serve and 11 double faults.

"For more than one-and-a-half hours I was not competing, it was one of my worst starts ever," Nadal said in an on-court interview.

"When this happens, hopefully not too often, you have to stay positive and stay patient. The match is long."

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Next up for Nadal is Richard Gasquet, who defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-4 earlier in the day.

Nadal is 18-0 lifetime against the Frenchman.

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago. Nadal steadied the ship and looked to be cruising to the finish line when, while leading 3-0 in the fourth set, he was struck on the nose by his racket when it hit the court and bounced back sharply. That led to a medical time out where the 22-time Grand Slam champion lay on his back with his eyes closed as a pink bandage was applied to stop the bleeding. Also Read: Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz tames Federico Coria to reach US Open third round Nadal regrouped and with the backing of the partisan crowd sealed the win on Fognini's 60th unforced error to end the ugly affair in which the players combined for 15 breaks of serve and 11 double faults. "For more than one-and-a-half hours I was not competing, it was one of my worst starts ever," Nadal said in an on-court interview. "When this happens, hopefully not too often, you have to stay positive and stay patient. The match is long." Also Read: Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Next up for Nadal is Richard Gasquet, who defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-4 earlier in the day. Nadal is 18-0 lifetime against the Frenchman.

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes early scare and bloody nose to reach third round

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open.

Nadal was cruising past Fabio Fognini, 3-0 up in the fourth set&nbsp;of their second-round clash of the US Open,&nbsp;when the unfortunate incident transpired. The bridge of his nose suffered the major brunt of the blow after his racquet ricocheted off the ground on a follow-through of a shot.

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The strike left him dizzy and immediately drew blood as he dropped his racquet and stumbled across the court to lay on the side and allow medical personnel to take a look at the severity of his injury and treat him accordingly.&nbsp;

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The unfortunate incident delayed play by five minutes. Despite suffering the injury, Nadal pushed through and managed to emerge from the contest triumphantly with the final scorecard reading&nbsp;2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.

However, it is interesting to note that Nadal didn't let the injury pull him down as he went on to joke about the same during his post-match interaction with took place on the court.&nbsp;

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When asked whether he had suffered a similar injury in the past and how he was feeling, Nadal declared, "With a golf club but not with a tennis racket. Well, just a little bit dizzy at the beginning. A little bit painful."

After spending around three years away from the action at New York, Nadal made a boisterous return against&nbsp;Rinky Hijikata, further bolstering his resolve to mount a successful run at the US Open.

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open.

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open. Nadal was cruising past Fabio Fognini, 3-0 up in the fourth set of their second-round clash of the US Open, when the unfortunate incident transpired. The bridge of his nose suffered the major brunt of the blow after his racquet ricocheted off the ground on a follow-through of a shot. ALSO READ: WATCH: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after US Open clash The strike left him dizzy and immediately drew blood as he dropped his racquet and stumbled across the court to lay on the side and allow medical personnel to take a look at the severity of his injury and treat him accordingly. Rafael Nadal had himself a self-inflicted mishap on the court that led him to a bleeding nose 😲 (via @usopen)pic.twitter.com/I82bEL721A — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) September 2, 2022 × The unfortunate incident delayed play by five minutes. Despite suffering the injury, Nadal pushed through and managed to emerge from the contest triumphantly with the final scorecard reading 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. However, it is interesting to note that Nadal didn't let the injury pull him down as he went on to joke about the same during his post-match interaction with took place on the court. ALSO READ: Venus and Serena Williams tumble out of US Open doubles courtesy of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskov When asked whether he had suffered a similar injury in the past and how he was feeling, Nadal declared, "With a golf club but not with a tennis racket. Well, just a little bit dizzy at the beginning. A little bit painful." After spending around three years away from the action at New York, Nadal made a boisterous return against Rinky Hijikata, further bolstering his resolve to mount a successful run at the US Open.

Watch: Rafael Nadal draws blood after hitting himself with his racquet in freak accident

Second seed Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare to down 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3&nbsp;on Tuesday in his first appearance at the U.S. Open after winning in 2019.

Playing in only his second match after pulling out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury, the Spaniard had speculated whether he was ready for US Open and seemed to confirm those fears as he struggled on the return in the first set.&nbsp;

Hijikata incredibly broke the 22-times major winner with a crisp overhead shot in the seventh game of his Grand Slam debut but it was Goliath who got the momentum over David under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, as the fighter Nadal charged through the first three games of the second set.

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Nadal improved in virtually every respect as his opponent's form deteriorated, dropping just one of his first-serve points with few mistakes, as Hijikata racked up a dozen unforced errors and dropped his serve in the final game.

Thriving on familiar territory, the four-time Flushing Meadows winner Nadal never faced a break in the third set and broke Hijikata to love in the fifth game of the final set before recovering from 0-40 in the eighth to hold his own serve.

Hijikata gave the rowdy New York crowd a final thrill as he defended four match points in the ninth before succumbing to Nadal's vicious forehand winner.

"Long wait - for some time I thought that maybe I will not be able to be back," Nadal said in an on-court interview after the match. "The night sessions here in New York are the best without a doubt."

Second seed Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare to down 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday in his first appearance at the U.

Second seed Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare to down 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday in his first appearance at the U.S. Open after winning in 2019. Playing in only his second match after pulling out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury, the Spaniard had speculated whether he was ready for US Open and seemed to confirm those fears as he struggled on the return in the first set. Hijikata incredibly broke the 22-times major winner with a crisp overhead shot in the seventh game of his Grand Slam debut but it was Goliath who got the momentum over David under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, as the fighter Nadal charged through the first three games of the second set. Also read | Defending champion Emma Raducanu crashes out of US Open, loses to Alize Cornet in first round Nadal improved in virtually every respect as his opponent's form deteriorated, dropping just one of his first-serve points with few mistakes, as Hijikata racked up a dozen unforced errors and dropped his serve in the final game. Thriving on familiar territory, the four-time Flushing Meadows winner Nadal never faced a break in the third set and broke Hijikata to love in the fifth game of the final set before recovering from 0-40 in the eighth to hold his own serve. Hijikata gave the rowdy New York crowd a final thrill as he defended four match points in the ninth before succumbing to Nadal's vicious forehand winner. "Long wait - for some time I thought that maybe I will not be able to be back," Nadal said in an on-court interview after the match. "The night sessions here in New York are the best without a doubt."

US Open: Rafael Nadal rallies back to beat Rinky Hijikata in first round

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019. With no Novak Djokovic -- due to his Covid-19 vaccination status -- the onus is now on Nadal to stretch his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles (22). He is one ahead of the Serbian and the Spaniard will look to add another title under his belt.&nbsp;

Nadal is a frontrunner to lift the US Open 2022 title in the men's singles. While he still has a lot to play for despite Djokovic's absence, the 36-year-old will aim to start off on a good note and not give any chances to the Australian wildcard Hijikata. Given that the US Open has already seen some upsets -- with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swaitek bowing out with their respective opening round defeats -- Nadal will aim to make a strong start on the hardcourt event.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata:

At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata&nbsp;kick-off?

The US 2022 men's singles first-round clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will start at 4:30 AM IST on Wednesday, August 31.

Where will US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata be played?

The US Open 2022 men's singles opening round match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata in India?

The first round of the US Open&nbsp;2022 men's singles fixture between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels.

How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata?

The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles Round 1 clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019.

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019. With no Novak Djokovic -- due to his Covid-19 vaccination status -- the onus is now on Nadal to stretch his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles (22). He is one ahead of the Serbian and the Spaniard will look to add another title under his belt. Nadal is a frontrunner to lift the US Open 2022 title in the men's singles. While he still has a lot to play for despite Djokovic's absence, the 36-year-old will aim to start off on a good note and not give any chances to the Australian wildcard Hijikata. Given that the US Open has already seen some upsets -- with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swaitek bowing out with their respective opening round defeats -- Nadal will aim to make a strong start on the hardcourt event. Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata: At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata kick-off? The US 2022 men's singles first-round clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will start at 4:30 AM IST on Wednesday, August 31. Where will US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata be played? The US Open 2022 men's singles opening round match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | 'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022 Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata in India? The first round of the US Open 2022 men's singles fixture between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels. How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata? The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles Round 1 clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata live streaming: When and Where to Watch US Open 2022 R1 match in India?

Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action. Despite being out of action, Federer still hogs the headlines as he has been named the highest-paid tennis player for the 17th year in a row (since 2005), as revealed by Forbes.

The list continues to be headed by Argentina captain and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Lionel Messi whereas the likes of LeBron James (2nd spot) Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd spot), Neymar (4th spot), Stephen Curry (5th spot) make the top-five. Here's the top ten of the highest-paid athletes:

1. Lionel Messi - $130 million

2. LeBron James - $121.2 million

3. Cristiano Ronaldo - $115 million

4. Neymar - $95 million

5. Stephen Curry - $92.8 million

6. Kevin Durant - $92.1 million

7. Roger Federer - $90.7 million

8. Canelo Alvarez - $90 million

9. Tom Brady - $83.9 million

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $80.9 million

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Talking about Federer, it is to be noted that the 20-time Grand Slam winner was out of action but still raked in an approximate $90 million before taxes and agents' fees over the last year to top the list among the tennis players, with the heavy amount coming in the form of "endorsements, appearances and other business endeavours". 
 
Among the female tennis players, Naomi Osaka (19th spot) and Serena Williams (31st position) are the top two. Soon-to-retire Williams&nbsp;earned a whopping $35.1 million this year, going past former men's number one&nbsp;Rafael Nadal ($31.4 million) and Novak Djokovic ($27.1 million). Among the top-ten tennis players, Emma Raducanu (sixth), Daniil Medvedev (seventh),&nbsp;Kei Nishikori,&nbsp;Venus Williams and&nbsp;Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz complete the top 10 respectively.

Overall, the top-50 list features Tiger Woods (14th spot), Lewis Hamilton (17th), Max Verstappen (21st), Phil Mickelson (joint-31st with Serena), Mohammad Salah (33rd), Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Conor McGregor (35th), Jake Paul (46th).&nbsp;

Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action.

Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action. Despite being out of action, Federer still hogs the headlines as he has been named the highest-paid tennis player for the 17th year in a row (since 2005), as revealed by Forbes. The list continues to be headed by Argentina captain and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Lionel Messi whereas the likes of LeBron James (2nd spot) Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd spot), Neymar (4th spot), Stephen Curry (5th spot) make the top-five. Here's the top ten of the highest-paid athletes: 1. Lionel Messi - $130 million 2. LeBron James - $121.2 million 3. Cristiano Ronaldo - $115 million 4. Neymar - $95 million 5. Stephen Curry - $92.8 million 6. Kevin Durant - $92.1 million 7. Roger Federer - $90.7 million 8. Canelo Alvarez - $90 million 9. Tom Brady - $83.9 million 10. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $80.9 million ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo brutally 'axed' by Man United manager Erik Ten Hag infront of entire squad: Report Talking about Federer, it is to be noted that the 20-time Grand Slam winner was out of action but still raked in an approximate $90 million before taxes and agents' fees over the last year to top the list among the tennis players, with the heavy amount coming in the form of "endorsements, appearances and other business endeavours". Among the female tennis players, Naomi Osaka (19th spot) and Serena Williams (31st position) are the top two. Soon-to-retire Williams earned a whopping $35.1 million this year, going past former men's number one Rafael Nadal ($31.4 million) and Novak Djokovic ($27.1 million). Among the top-ten tennis players, Emma Raducanu (sixth), Daniil Medvedev (seventh), Kei Nishikori, Venus Williams and Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz complete the top 10 respectively. Overall, the top-50 list features Tiger Woods (14th spot), Lewis Hamilton (17th), Max Verstappen (21st), Phil Mickelson (joint-31st with Serena), Mohammad Salah (33rd), Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Conor McGregor (35th), Jake Paul (46th).

Roger Federer highest-paid tennis player in Forbes' list of athletes with Lionel Messi at top

Borna Coric of Croatia on Wednesday produced a stunning performance to end Rafael Nadal's run after a&nbsp;hard fought battle at the Western and Southern Open and advance to the third round in Cincinnati Open.

Coric spoiled the return of the Spaniard after a five-year absence from the ATP Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday with a 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 upset in the second round. The Croatian fought for two hours, 51 minutes to secure his biggest win of the season by both opponent and stage.

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Both players opened confidently, the Spaniard made a remarkably strong start, playing shots into a down-the-line backhand on the very first point and not making an unforced error until the seventh game.

With Nadal double-faulting on Coric's third set point, the Croatian made amends after a clumsy drop shot on a short ball at 9/8. He supported the breakthrough with a love hold and had no problems serving out the match after extending his final service game with a statement winner to cap a victory.

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He will next face Roberto Bautista Agut, who cruised to the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 victory against home hope Marcos Giron earlier on Wednesday.

"It`s going to be a very interesting match," said Coric, who holds a 5-4 ATP Head2Head series lead against the Spaniard. "I need to be very aggressive for sure, especially because I was playing for a very long time today and I also finished very late. So I'm going to be even more aggressive probably," he added.&nbsp;

Borna Coric of Croatia on Wednesday produced a stunning performance to end Rafael Nadal's run after a hard fought battle at the Western and Southern Open and advance to the third round in Cincinnati Open.

Borna Coric of Croatia on Wednesday produced a stunning performance to end Rafael Nadal's run after a hard fought battle at the Western and Southern Open and advance to the third round in Cincinnati Open. Coric spoiled the return of the Spaniard after a five-year absence from the ATP Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday with a 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 upset in the second round. The Croatian fought for two hours, 51 minutes to secure his biggest win of the season by both opponent and stage. ALSO READ: Cincinnati Masters: Daniil Medvedev downs Van de Zandschulp to enter R3; Carlos Alcaraz defeats McDonald Both players opened confidently, the Spaniard made a remarkably strong start, playing shots into a down-the-line backhand on the very first point and not making an unforced error until the seventh game. With Nadal double-faulting on Coric's third set point, the Croatian made amends after a clumsy drop shot on a short ball at 9/8. He supported the breakthrough with a love hold and had no problems serving out the match after extending his final service game with a statement winner to cap a victory. ALSO READ: Serena Williams beaten by Raducanu at WTA Cincinnati Masters He will next face Roberto Bautista Agut, who cruised to the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 victory against home hope Marcos Giron earlier on Wednesday. "It`s going to be a very interesting match," said Coric, who holds a 5-4 ATP Head2Head series lead against the Spaniard. "I need to be very aggressive for sure, especially because I was playing for a very long time today and I also finished very late. So I'm going to be even more aggressive probably," he added.

Borna Coric ends his idol Rafael Nadal's run at the Cincinnati Open in shock upset

Rafael Nadal made his way back to the Western &amp; Southern Open for the first time in five years and, with his short stint in the tournament, he reminded fans why waiting for the 2013 champion's return for so long&nbsp;was time well spent. However, the World No. 12 Borna Coric was his undoing as he was forced to bow out of the ATP Masters 1000 event after a gruelling battle that lasted nearly three hours.

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Featuring in his first match after he was forced to pull out of the Wimbledon semi-finals against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal tear, the Spaniard succumbed to a&nbsp;7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 loss at the hands of the Croatian as he struggled with consistency, which carried him to&nbsp;four tour-level titles this season.&nbsp;

Although an issue forced the 36-year-old to pull out of last week's&nbsp;ATP Masters event in Montreal, it did not prove to be an issue against Coric. In turn, he attributed his loss to a severe lack of court time. Furthermore,&nbsp;in the aftermath of tumbling out of the Cincinnati Open, Nadal admitted that he is determined to put on a better show at the forthcoming US Open.

"I need to move forward and just start to think about the energy that the crowd gives me in New York," he said. "I know it's a very special place for me, and I enjoy it. [I've had] unforgettable moments there, and I'm going to try my very best every single day to be ready for that."

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Nadal has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success at&nbsp;Flushing Meadows, walking away with the title on four different occasions, with his latest title coming in 2019. He will hope&nbsp;to replicate his success at the US Open as he prepares to take his tally up to five. The US Open action is set to unfold from August 29th.&nbsp;

Rafael Nadal made his way back to the Western & Southern Open for the first time in five years and, with his short stint in the tournament, he reminded fans why waiting for the 2013 champion's return for so long was time well spent.

Rafael Nadal made his way back to the Western & Southern Open for the first time in five years and, with his short stint in the tournament, he reminded fans why waiting for the 2013 champion's return for so long was time well spent. However, the World No. 12 Borna Coric was his undoing as he was forced to bow out of the ATP Masters 1000 event after a gruelling battle that lasted nearly three hours. ALSO READ: Borna Coric ends his idol Rafael Nadal's run at the Cincinnati Open in a shock upset Featuring in his first match after he was forced to pull out of the Wimbledon semi-finals against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal tear, the Spaniard succumbed to a 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 loss at the hands of the Croatian as he struggled with consistency, which carried him to four tour-level titles this season. Although an issue forced the 36-year-old to pull out of last week's ATP Masters event in Montreal, it did not prove to be an issue against Coric. In turn, he attributed his loss to a severe lack of court time. Furthermore, in the aftermath of tumbling out of the Cincinnati Open, Nadal admitted that he is determined to put on a better show at the forthcoming US Open. "I need to move forward and just start to think about the energy that the crowd gives me in New York," he said. "I know it's a very special place for me, and I enjoy it. [I've had] unforgettable moments there, and I'm going to try my very best every single day to be ready for that." ALSO READ: Cincinnati Masters: Daniil Medvedev downs Van de Zandschulp to enter R3; Carlos Alcaraz defeats McDonald Nadal has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success at Flushing Meadows, walking away with the title on four different occasions, with his latest title coming in 2019. He will hope to replicate his success at the US Open as he prepares to take his tally up to five. The US Open action is set to unfold from August 29th.

'I need to move forward'- Rafael Nadal trains his aim at US Open following loss against Borna Coric

Serena Williams recently dropped a bomb when she confirmed she will be retiring from the game soon. Williams, who is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, is all set to quit the sport after making her final appearance at the upcoming US Open 2022 at home.

The American legend&nbsp;currently has 23 Grand Slam titles to her name and will be gunning for a record 24th title at the US Open this year. Williams has had a glorious career spanning over two decades where she has dominated across all major Grand Slam events.

She is arguably one of the most successful tennis players of all time and is an inspiration to millions around the world. Williams is currently playing her final WTA Tour tournament at the ongoing Cincinnati Masters ahead of the US Open. She had confirmed her retirement earlier this month stating that she is 'evolving away from the game'.

Rafael Nadal paid a heartfelt tribute to Williams after her retirement decision and said the American ace will be missed. Calling her one of the greatest to have graced the game, the 22-time Grand Slam champion hailed her as an inspiration, who can't be thanked enough for what she has done for tennis.

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"Plenty of memories. She is one of the greatest sports [people] of all time. I feel lucky to share a tour for a long period of time with her. Of course, from a selfish point of view, it’s sad that she’s leaving the tour but, on the other hand, we can’t thank her enough for all the things that she did for our sport," Nadal told reporters ahead of the start of Cincinnati Masters.

"I think she’s an amazing inspiration for a lot of people around the world and I think she deserves to choose whatever works for her better at this stage of her life. So I wish her all the best," he added.

While it will be Williams' last ATP tour, 36-year-old Nadal is all set to make his comeback at the Cincinnati Masters after withdrawing from his semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon 2022 earlier this year. Nadal had to pull out of the all-important game due to a tear in his abdomen.

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The Spaniard has already won two Grand Slam titles this year at the Australian Open and the French Open and looked well on course to fight for a third straight title before his injury at Wimbledon 2022. Nadal's participation at the upcoming US Open 2022 remains in doubt as he asserted he will not put too much pressure on his body considering his abdominal injury.

Serena Williams recently dropped a bomb when she confirmed she will be retiring from the game soon. Williams, who is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, is all set to quit the sport after making her final appearance at the upcoming US Open 2022 at home.

Serena Williams recently dropped a bomb when she confirmed she will be retiring from the game soon. Williams, who is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, is all set to quit the sport after making her final appearance at the upcoming US Open 2022 at home. The American legend currently has 23 Grand Slam titles to her name and will be gunning for a record 24th title at the US Open this year. Williams has had a glorious career spanning over two decades where she has dominated across all major Grand Slam events. She is arguably one of the most successful tennis players of all time and is an inspiration to millions around the world. Williams is currently playing her final WTA Tour tournament at the ongoing Cincinnati Masters ahead of the US Open. She had confirmed her retirement earlier this month stating that she is 'evolving away from the game'. Rafael Nadal paid a heartfelt tribute to Williams after her retirement decision and said the American ace will be missed. Calling her one of the greatest to have graced the game, the 22-time Grand Slam champion hailed her as an inspiration, who can't be thanked enough for what she has done for tennis. Also Read: Will not play more than what I believe works well for my body: Nadal opens up on his abdominal injury "Plenty of memories. She is one of the greatest sports [people] of all time. I feel lucky to share a tour for a long period of time with her. Of course, from a selfish point of view, it’s sad that she’s leaving the tour but, on the other hand, we can’t thank her enough for all the things that she did for our sport," Nadal told reporters ahead of the start of Cincinnati Masters. "I think she’s an amazing inspiration for a lot of people around the world and I think she deserves to choose whatever works for her better at this stage of her life. So I wish her all the best," he added. While it will be Williams' last ATP tour, 36-year-old Nadal is all set to make his comeback at the Cincinnati Masters after withdrawing from his semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon 2022 earlier this year. Nadal had to pull out of the all-important game due to a tear in his abdomen. Also Read: Simona Halep battles past Beatriz Haddad Maia to clinch Toronto title The Spaniard has already won two Grand Slam titles this year at the Australian Open and the French Open and looked well on course to fight for a third straight title before his injury at Wimbledon 2022. Nadal's participation at the upcoming US Open 2022 remains in doubt as he asserted he will not put too much pressure on his body considering his abdominal injury.

One of the greatest, sad that she is leaving: Rafael Nadal pays tribute to 'inspirational' Serena Williams

Rafael Nadal has been unstoppable so far this season and has been enjoying a stellar run on the court having already won two Grand Slam titles and missing out closely on a third straight Grand Slam final appearance this year. The Spaniard had to pull out of the Wimbledon 2022 semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury.

Nadal looked on course to reach his third straight Grand Slam final this year after he defeated Taylor Fritz in the quarters. However, he ended up suffering a tear in his abdomen and had to pull out of the semi-final clash against Kyrgios, who went on to lose against Novak Djokovic in the final.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion recently opened up on his abdominal injury ahead of the upcoming Cincinnati Open and said he is aware of putting too much pressure on his body. Nadal said he doesn't want to play more than what is good for his body.

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"The main thing is to stay healthy and play the events that I want to play. I will not play more than what I believe works well for my body. I am happy to be back in Cincinnati after a couple of years without the chance of being able to be here. I had a small tear in the abdomen, so it is dangerous," Nadal told reporters ahead of the start of the&nbsp;Cincinnati Open.

"The abdominal is a place that is dangerous because on every serve you put a lot of effort there. I am trying to do things properly, trying to be a bit more conservative. I hope I can be ready for the action here. I want to play tennis again on the Tour. I am having a good season and I am enjoying it. I want to enjoy this week in Cincinnati," he added.

The world no.3 had a brilliant start to the year as he went on to win the Australian Open title to clinch his 21st Grand Slam crown and move past his arch-rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on the list of male players with most Grand Slams. He extended his lead further after his dominant victory at the French Open 2022.

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Djokovic then managed to close the gap on Nadal at the Wimbledon 2022 after the Spaniard had to pull out of his semi-final meeting against Kyrgios. Djokovic defeated the Australian star in the final to notch up his 21st Grand Slam crown and now stands just one title away from equalling Nadal.

Rafael Nadal has been unstoppable so far this season and has been enjoying a stellar run on the court having already won two Grand Slam titles and missing out closely on a third straight Grand Slam final appearance this year.

Rafael Nadal has been unstoppable so far this season and has been enjoying a stellar run on the court having already won two Grand Slam titles and missing out closely on a third straight Grand Slam final appearance this year. The Spaniard had to pull out of the Wimbledon 2022 semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury. Nadal looked on course to reach his third straight Grand Slam final this year after he defeated Taylor Fritz in the quarters. However, he ended up suffering a tear in his abdomen and had to pull out of the semi-final clash against Kyrgios, who went on to lose against Novak Djokovic in the final. The 22-time Grand Slam champion recently opened up on his abdominal injury ahead of the upcoming Cincinnati Open and said he is aware of putting too much pressure on his body. Nadal said he doesn't want to play more than what is good for his body. Also Read: Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta defeats Hubert Hurkacz to clinch Montreal title "The main thing is to stay healthy and play the events that I want to play. I will not play more than what I believe works well for my body. I am happy to be back in Cincinnati after a couple of years without the chance of being able to be here. I had a small tear in the abdomen, so it is dangerous," Nadal told reporters ahead of the start of the Cincinnati Open. "The abdominal is a place that is dangerous because on every serve you put a lot of effort there. I am trying to do things properly, trying to be a bit more conservative. I hope I can be ready for the action here. I want to play tennis again on the Tour. I am having a good season and I am enjoying it. I want to enjoy this week in Cincinnati," he added. The world no.3 had a brilliant start to the year as he went on to win the Australian Open title to clinch his 21st Grand Slam crown and move past his arch-rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on the list of male players with most Grand Slams. He extended his lead further after his dominant victory at the French Open 2022. Also Read: Simona Halep battles past Beatriz Haddad Maia to clinch Toronto title Djokovic then managed to close the gap on Nadal at the Wimbledon 2022 after the Spaniard had to pull out of his semi-final meeting against Kyrgios. Djokovic defeated the Australian star in the final to notch up his 21st Grand Slam crown and now stands just one title away from equalling Nadal.

Will not play more than what I believe works well for my body: Rafael Nadal opens up on his abdominal injury

Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week`s U.S. Open tune-up event in Montreal, Canada due to the same abdominal strain which forced him to miss his Wimbledon semi-final last month, he said on Friday. 
World number three Nadal`s quest for a calendar Grand Slam ended after he pulled out of his highly anticipated showdown against Australia`s Nick Kyrgios less than 24 hours before the match.

The 26-year-old Nadal, who has won 22 major titles, is a five-time champion at the ATP 1000 event in Montreal, which begins on Monday. "I have been practicing for a while now without serving and started with serves four days ago. Everything has been going well, however yesterday, after my normal practice, I felt a slight bother on my abdominal and today it was still there," Nadal said in a statement.

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"After speaking with my doctor we prefer to take things in a conservative way and give a few more days before starting to compete. "I am very sad not to finally travel to Montreal and to play a tournament that I have won five times and I love to play. I seriously hope I can come back there to play in front of the amazing crowds up there."

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic also withdrew from the event on Thursday as he cannot enter the country without being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while Britain`s Andy Murray was handed one of four wildcards.

Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week`s U.S. Open tune-up event in Montreal, Canada due to the same abdominal strain which forced him to miss his Wimbledon semi-final last month, he said on Friday.

Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week`s U.S. Open tune-up event in Montreal, Canada due to the same abdominal strain which forced him to miss his Wimbledon semi-final last month, he said on Friday. World number three Nadal`s quest for a calendar Grand Slam ended after he pulled out of his highly anticipated showdown against Australia`s Nick Kyrgios less than 24 hours before the match. The 26-year-old Nadal, who has won 22 major titles, is a five-time champion at the ATP 1000 event in Montreal, which begins on Monday. "I have been practicing for a while now without serving and started with serves four days ago. Everything has been going well, however yesterday, after my normal practice, I felt a slight bother on my abdominal and today it was still there," Nadal said in a statement. ALSO READ | Teen sensation Coco Gauff stalls fierce fightback from Naomi Osaka fightback in San Jose "After speaking with my doctor we prefer to take things in a conservative way and give a few more days before starting to compete. "I am very sad not to finally travel to Montreal and to play a tournament that I have won five times and I love to play. I seriously hope I can come back there to play in front of the amazing crowds up there." Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic also withdrew from the event on Thursday as he cannot enter the country without being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while Britain`s Andy Murray was handed one of four wildcards.

After unvaccinated Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal also pulls out from Montreal hardcourt event

The nineteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz on Monday created history when he climbed to the No. 5 spot in the ATP Rankings, becoming the second-youngest player in the 21st century to reach the top five. Spaniard is the youngest man to achieve this feat since his outstanding compatriot Rafael Nadal first rose into the top five in 2005 while still 18. Alcaraz had a chance to break into World No. 4 but had to settle for No. 5 after losing in the Hamburg European Open final against Lorenzo Musetti.

While Daniil Medvedev remained the world number one, 2022 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic settled on the seventh position after the grass-court Grand Slam tournament was stripped of ranking points for banning Russian and Belarusian players."It means a lot. The hard work that I put in every day for reaching my dreams, [No.] 1, and little by little I`m reaching my dream. Top five for me is pretty amazing and I will keep going to be [No.] 1," ATP.com quoted Alcaraz as saying.

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The Spanish sensation will attempt to win a title as the top seed at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag."Of course, Umag is a special tournament for me. I got my first title there, so I`m defending the title this year. But I`m going to try to play my best and of course, take lessons from here," Alcaraz said.

The nineteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz on Monday created history when he climbed to the No. 5 spot in the ATP Rankings, becoming the second-youngest player in the 21st century to reach the top five.

The nineteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz on Monday created history when he climbed to the No. 5 spot in the ATP Rankings, becoming the second-youngest player in the 21st century to reach the top five. Spaniard is the youngest man to achieve this feat since his outstanding compatriot Rafael Nadal first rose into the top five in 2005 while still 18. Alcaraz had a chance to break into World No. 4 but had to settle for No. 5 after losing in the Hamburg European Open final against Lorenzo Musetti. While Daniil Medvedev remained the world number one, 2022 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic settled on the seventh position after the grass-court Grand Slam tournament was stripped of ranking points for banning Russian and Belarusian players."It means a lot. The hard work that I put in every day for reaching my dreams, [No.] 1, and little by little I`m reaching my dream. Top five for me is pretty amazing and I will keep going to be [No.] 1," ATP.com quoted Alcaraz as saying. ALSO READ | Exclusive: Matthew Ebden lauds Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic for tennis' success × The Spanish sensation will attempt to win a title as the top seed at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag."Of course, Umag is a special tournament for me. I got my first title there, so I`m defending the title this year. But I`m going to try to play my best and of course, take lessons from here," Alcaraz said.

ATP Rankings: Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest player since Rafael Nadal to storm into top 5

Tennis fans are used to seeing Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray fight tooth and nail to beat each other at the Grand Slams but the "Big Four" are set to play together in the same team for the first time at the Laver Cup in London.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic on Friday was named as the fourth member of the six-man Team Europe, the 35-year-old Serb joining his long-time rivals at the fifth edition of the ATP-sanctioned event from Sept. 23-25.

Named after Australian great Rod Laver, the three-day team event pits six of Europe`s top players against six from the rest of the world. "It`s the only competition where you can play in a team environment with guys that you`re normally competing against and to be joining Rafa, Roger and Andy – three of my biggest all-time rivals – it`s going to be a truly unique moment in the history of our sport," Djokovic said in a statement. 
Nadal, Djokovic, Federer and Murray have dominated men`s tennis over the last two decades, winning 66 Grand Slam titles between them.

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Nadal holds a men`s record 22 Grand Slam titles with Djokovic, who played in the second edition of the Laver Cup in 2018, one behind. London`s O2 Arena, which hosted the men`s season-ending ATP Finals from 2009 to 2020, will stage the Cup with Team Europe, captained by Bjorn Borg, having won all the previous editions.

"I don`t think I could have imagined having these four icons of the sport on one team together," said Borg. "I know they, like I, appreciate the significance of this moment and will be truly up for it. "Each year our goal is to win. With Rafa, Roger, Andy and Novak on the team, I like our chances."

Team World captain John McEnroe has named Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz and Diego Schwartzman as three members of his team.

Tennis fans are used to seeing Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray fight tooth and nail to beat each other at the Grand Slams but the "Big Four" are set to play together in the same team for the first time at the Laver Cup in London.

Tennis fans are used to seeing Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray fight tooth and nail to beat each other at the Grand Slams but the "Big Four" are set to play together in the same team for the first time at the Laver Cup in London. Wimbledon champion Djokovic on Friday was named as the fourth member of the six-man Team Europe, the 35-year-old Serb joining his long-time rivals at the fifth edition of the ATP-sanctioned event from Sept. 23-25. Named after Australian great Rod Laver, the three-day team event pits six of Europe`s top players against six from the rest of the world. "It`s the only competition where you can play in a team environment with guys that you`re normally competing against and to be joining Rafa, Roger and Andy – three of my biggest all-time rivals – it`s going to be a truly unique moment in the history of our sport," Djokovic said in a statement. Nadal, Djokovic, Federer and Murray have dominated men`s tennis over the last two decades, winning 66 Grand Slam titles between them. ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic to be ruled out of US Open as organisers to follow govt's guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine Nadal holds a men`s record 22 Grand Slam titles with Djokovic, who played in the second edition of the Laver Cup in 2018, one behind. London`s O2 Arena, which hosted the men`s season-ending ATP Finals from 2009 to 2020, will stage the Cup with Team Europe, captained by Bjorn Borg, having won all the previous editions. "I don`t think I could have imagined having these four icons of the sport on one team together," said Borg. "I know they, like I, appreciate the significance of this moment and will be truly up for it. "Each year our goal is to win. With Rafa, Roger, Andy and Novak on the team, I like our chances." Team World captain John McEnroe has named Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz and Diego Schwartzman as three members of his team.

Laver Cup: Serbian star Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray for Team Europe

Roger Federer hasn't played any Grand Slam since his quarter-final loss at the hands of&nbsp;Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon 2021 edition. Since then, many reports suggested that retirement is on the cards for the Swiss maestro.&nbsp;

While that hasn't happened yet, Federer hasn't played any further. The 40-year-old remains a fan favourite but many believe that retirement is on cards for the Swiss player. Since the early 2000s, Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have given plenty to cheer for the fans and while the Big Three is set to fade away sooner than later, fans and experts are still not ready to hear the retirement news of any of the trio (Nadal is battling with injury concerns whereas Federer is hardly seen on the court, although Djokovic is sure to continue for a longer period). Nonetheless, Federer has dropped a bomb and hinted at retirement during a recent chat.

Speaking to the Dutch newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, Federer said,&nbsp;"I am a winner lover, but if you're not competitive anymore, then it's better to stop. I don't think I need the tennis. I am happy with the little things, like when my son does something right and when my daughter comes home with a good grade.

"Tennis is part of, but not my entire identity. I want to be and remain successful, and put a lot of energy into business - probably give more than I should sometimes, but that can also be done outside of sports. I know a professional career can't last forever and that's okay," he added.

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"It's nice to have a break from that now, and for them too, although they miss the travelling. We have friends all over the world and have developed routines for them as well. We haven't seen our friends in New York and Melbourne for a few years now. But I can honestly say that I am very happy at home. And that it is a great advantage that I can now make an appointment for a Tuesday morning in three weeks. And that I can actually do it without reality overtaking me."

“At times we miss travelling the world, and of course I also miss the sport, but also feel: life at home in a, let's say, normal way, is also good," Federer concluded.

Federer's non-participation since over a year has seen him drop out of the ATP rankings for the first time in 25 years. Hence, the end of run for the Swiss maestro from the court is certainly nearing. As of now, the veteran player has 20 Grand Slam titles, one less than Djokovic and two behind Rafael Nadal's tally (22).

Roger Federer hasn't played any Grand Slam since his quarter-final loss at the hands of Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon 2021 edition. Since then, many reports suggested that retirement is on the cards for the Swiss maestro.

Roger Federer hasn't played any Grand Slam since his quarter-final loss at the hands of Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon 2021 edition. Since then, many reports suggested that retirement is on the cards for the Swiss maestro. While that hasn't happened yet, Federer hasn't played any further. The 40-year-old remains a fan favourite but many believe that retirement is on cards for the Swiss player. Since the early 2000s, Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have given plenty to cheer for the fans and while the Big Three is set to fade away sooner than later, fans and experts are still not ready to hear the retirement news of any of the trio (Nadal is battling with injury concerns whereas Federer is hardly seen on the court, although Djokovic is sure to continue for a longer period). Nonetheless, Federer has dropped a bomb and hinted at retirement during a recent chat. Speaking to the Dutch newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, Federer said, "I am a winner lover, but if you're not competitive anymore, then it's better to stop. I don't think I need the tennis. I am happy with the little things, like when my son does something right and when my daughter comes home with a good grade. "Tennis is part of, but not my entire identity. I want to be and remain successful, and put a lot of energy into business - probably give more than I should sometimes, but that can also be done outside of sports. I know a professional career can't last forever and that's okay," he added. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'Don't drop it' - Prince William tells his son as Novak Djokovic gives him Wimbledon trophy "It's nice to have a break from that now, and for them too, although they miss the travelling. We have friends all over the world and have developed routines for them as well. We haven't seen our friends in New York and Melbourne for a few years now. But I can honestly say that I am very happy at home. And that it is a great advantage that I can now make an appointment for a Tuesday morning in three weeks. And that I can actually do it without reality overtaking me." “At times we miss travelling the world, and of course I also miss the sport, but also feel: life at home in a, let's say, normal way, is also good," Federer concluded. Federer's non-participation since over a year has seen him drop out of the ATP rankings for the first time in 25 years. Hence, the end of run for the Swiss maestro from the court is certainly nearing. As of now, the veteran player has 20 Grand Slam titles, one less than Djokovic and two behind Rafael Nadal's tally (22).

'Don't think I need....' - Roger Federer hints at calling it quits after skipping Wimbledon 2022

Rafael Nadal is one of the toughest competitors in the history of sports. It's a dream for many to beat the tennis legend on the court as the Spaniard is known for his remarkable grit and resilience. However, Nadal has been challenged by MMA star Rafael Fiziev, who claimed he can beat the Spanish great in his own sport in a bid to decide who is the best 'Rafael in sport'.

Lightweight star Fiziev was on top of the world after he knocked out Rafael dos Anjos in a clash between the two at the UFC Vegas 58 on Sunday. It was one of the most important wins of Fiziev's career as he delivered a skull-rattling fifth-round knockout to Dos Anjos in the fight.

The Azerbaijan fighter won the battle between two Rafaels in the ring but decided to go one step ahead during his post-match interview as he ended up calling out tennis legend Nadal. When asked who he would like to fight next, Fiziev sounded out a warning to Nadal claiming he could even battle it out on a tennis court with the Spaniard for the title of best Rafael in sport.

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"Rafael Nadal! Yeah, where (is) him? I can beat him in his sport too," said Fiziev in his post-match interview after his win against Dos Anjos. The Azerbaijan said he has already established himself as the best Rafael in UFC but wants to take on Nadal to be the best Rafael in sport.

“Now we know who is the best Rafael in the UFC. Now I want to make new challenge who is the best Rafael in the sport. Rafael Nadal, come here, come here," he said calling out Nadal.

"I hear about him a long time but I never see him in life, for real. Of course, everyone knows this guy," the UFC star added.

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Nadal was recently seen in action during the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he continued his red-hot form after winning back-to-back Grand Slam titles this year. Nadal was set to face Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the semi-final but had to pull out due to an abdominal injury.

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He had suffered the injury during his semi-final clash against Taylor Fritz in the quarter-final and was forced to hand a walk-over to Kyrgios ahead of the semi-final. Nadal is the most successful player of all-time in men's tennis with a record 22 Grand Slam titles to his name. 
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Rafael Nadal is one of the toughest competitors in the history of sports. It's a dream for many to beat the tennis legend on the court as the Spaniard is known for his remarkable grit and resilience.

Rafael Nadal is one of the toughest competitors in the history of sports. It's a dream for many to beat the tennis legend on the court as the Spaniard is known for his remarkable grit and resilience. However, Nadal has been challenged by MMA star Rafael Fiziev, who claimed he can beat the Spanish great in his own sport in a bid to decide who is the best 'Rafael in sport'. Lightweight star Fiziev was on top of the world after he knocked out Rafael dos Anjos in a clash between the two at the UFC Vegas 58 on Sunday. It was one of the most important wins of Fiziev's career as he delivered a skull-rattling fifth-round knockout to Dos Anjos in the fight. The Azerbaijan fighter won the battle between two Rafaels in the ring but decided to go one step ahead during his post-match interview as he ended up calling out tennis legend Nadal. When asked who he would like to fight next, Fiziev sounded out a warning to Nadal claiming he could even battle it out on a tennis court with the Spaniard for the title of best Rafael in sport. Also Read: 'Let's go to a nightclub..': Instagram chat between Djokovic and Kyrgios ahead of Wimbledon final goes viral "Rafael Nadal! Yeah, where (is) him? I can beat him in his sport too," said Fiziev in his post-match interview after his win against Dos Anjos. The Azerbaijan said he has already established himself as the best Rafael in UFC but wants to take on Nadal to be the best Rafael in sport. “Now we know who is the best Rafael in the UFC. Now I want to make new challenge who is the best Rafael in the sport. Rafael Nadal, come here, come here," he said calling out Nadal. "I hear about him a long time but I never see him in life, for real. Of course, everyone knows this guy," the UFC star added. Your move, @RafaelNadal [ @RafaelFiziev | #UFCVegas58 ] pic.twitter.com/29rxGQWD3J — UFC (@ufc) July 10, 2022 × Nadal was recently seen in action during the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he continued his red-hot form after winning back-to-back Grand Slam titles this year. Nadal was set to face Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the semi-final but had to pull out due to an abdominal injury. Also Read: Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semi-final with abdominal injury He had suffered the injury during his semi-final clash against Taylor Fritz in the quarter-final and was forced to hand a walk-over to Kyrgios ahead of the semi-final. Nadal is the most successful player of all-time in men's tennis with a record 22 Grand Slam titles to his name.

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Rafael Nadal has decided to withdraw from the Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios after he failed to recover from an abdominal injury. The 22-time Grand Slam winner announced it on Thursday ending his chances of a calendar slam after winning Australian Open and French Open earlier this year. As a result, Nick Kyrgios will go straight into the final where he will take on either Novak Djokovic or Cameron Norrie. Nadal picked up the injury during his tough quarterfinal clash against Taylor Fritz and although his team wanted him to retire, he went on to clinch the encounter.

Nadal held a press conference on Thursday where he informed the press about his decision.

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"Unfortunately, as you can imagine I am here because I have to pull out from the tournament," said the two-time Wimbledon champion according to the AFP.

"As everyone saw yesterday, I have been suffering with a pain in the abdominal and something was not OK there. That is confirmed, I have a tear in the muscle," he added.

Nadal said that it was a tough decision, and it took him the entire day to accept it.

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"It doesn't make sense to go (on), even if I try through my career to keep going. It is very tough circumstances, but it is obvious if I keep going the injury will be worse and worse," he explained.

It was a marathon battle against Fritz as he came out on top with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7/6 (10/4) score line in four hours and 21 minutes. Throughout the encounter, he had to receive pain relief medication in order to go on, but he went ahead to finish the match in style.

Rafael Nadal has decided to withdraw from the Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios after he failed to recover from an abdominal injury. The 22-time Grand Slam winner announced it on Thursday ending his chances of a calendar slam after winning Australian Open and French Open earlier this year.

Rafael Nadal has decided to withdraw from the Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios after he failed to recover from an abdominal injury. The 22-time Grand Slam winner announced it on Thursday ending his chances of a calendar slam after winning Australian Open and French Open earlier this year. As a result, Nick Kyrgios will go straight into the final where he will take on either Novak Djokovic or Cameron Norrie. Nadal picked up the injury during his tough quarterfinal clash against Taylor Fritz and although his team wanted him to retire, he went on to clinch the encounter. Nadal held a press conference on Thursday where he informed the press about his decision. Also read | Ons Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot "Unfortunately, as you can imagine I am here because I have to pull out from the tournament," said the two-time Wimbledon champion according to the AFP. "As everyone saw yesterday, I have been suffering with a pain in the abdominal and something was not OK there. That is confirmed, I have a tear in the muscle," he added. Nadal said that it was a tough decision, and it took him the entire day to accept it. Also read | Clinical Elena Rybakina eases past Simona Halep to reach Wimbledon final "It doesn't make sense to go (on), even if I try through my career to keep going. It is very tough circumstances, but it is obvious if I keep going the injury will be worse and worse," he explained. It was a marathon battle against Fritz as he came out on top with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7/6 (10/4) score line in four hours and 21 minutes. Throughout the encounter, he had to receive pain relief medication in order to go on, but he went ahead to finish the match in style.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semi-final with abdominal injury

At one stage, Rafael Nadal for a while thought he might not be able to finish the quarter-final against Taylor Fritz but he yet again proved why is he regarded as one of the greatest there ever will be with a performance to remember despite being in a considerable amount of pain on the court. Nadal fought through the pain to defeat Fritz in an epic five-set thriller at the Wimbledon 2022 on Monday (July 06) to storm into the semi-final.

The indomitable Spaniard once again left the spectators in awe of his remarkable grit and determination to pull off a sensational victory in a gruelling contest which last four hours and 21 minutes. Nadal defeated&nbsp;&nbsp;3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) to enter the last four at Wimbledon, making it his third Grand Slam semi-final appearance in a row this year.

He has been absolutely unstoppable right from the start of the year and has continued his magnificent run at Wimbledon 2022. After clinching the Australian Open and the French Open, Nadal's chase of an elusive 23rd Grand Slam continues at Wimbledon as he now stands just a couple of steps away from scripting history by winning a hat-trick of Grand Slams this year.

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His quest for a calendar year Grand Slam is also on with the thrilling victory over Fritz which is arguably one of his best performances of the year. Nadal didn't have the ideal start in the quarter-final clash against Fritz as the American clinched the opening set comfortably to create pressure on the Spaniard.

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However, Nadal remained unfazed despite opting for a medical time-out during the second set for an abdominal issue. He was asked by his father to not continue but the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who remains one of the fiercest competitors in the history of the sport, came back to find his way through pain and misery as he showcased his class against the American.

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Nadal took the second set 7-5 but that didn't deter Fritz, who was absolutely on top of his game and was not letting the Spaniard take control of the proceedings. With Nadal struggling to serve due to his injury, Fritz clinched the third set before Nadal broke the American's serve a third time to win the fourth set forcing the quarter-final into a decider.

The deciding fifth set was forced into a 10-point deciding tie-breaker after an epic battle between the duo on the Centre Court but it was Nadal who came out on top at the end clinching the tie-breaker 10-4. Nadal will now face Australian Nick Kyrgios in the much-awaited semi-final on Thursday (July 07).

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It was a draining contest for both as the duo gave their all with Nadal admitting after his win that it wasn't an easy match at all. He also spoke about his injury and said at one stage it felt like he might not be able to complete the match but managed to do so at the end.

“From my personal side, it was not an easy match at all.&nbsp; So just very happy to be in the semi-finals, that’s all. The body in general [is] fine. Of course in the abdominal something is not going well, being honest. So yeah, I had to find a way to serve a little bit different," said Nadal.

“In a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I will not be able to finish the match but I don’t know: the court, the energy something else," he added, thanking the supporters.

At one stage, Rafael Nadal for a while thought he might not be able to finish the quarter-final against Taylor Fritz but he yet again proved why is he regarded as one of the greatest there ever will be with a performance to remember despite being in a considerable amount of pain on the court.

At one stage, Rafael Nadal for a while thought he might not be able to finish the quarter-final against Taylor Fritz but he yet again proved why is he regarded as one of the greatest there ever will be with a performance to remember despite being in a considerable amount of pain on the court. Nadal fought through the pain to defeat Fritz in an epic five-set thriller at the Wimbledon 2022 on Monday (July 06) to storm into the semi-final. The indomitable Spaniard once again left the spectators in awe of his remarkable grit and determination to pull off a sensational victory in a gruelling contest which last four hours and 21 minutes. Nadal defeated 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) to enter the last four at Wimbledon, making it his third Grand Slam semi-final appearance in a row this year. He has been absolutely unstoppable right from the start of the year and has continued his magnificent run at Wimbledon 2022. After clinching the Australian Open and the French Open, Nadal's chase of an elusive 23rd Grand Slam continues at Wimbledon as he now stands just a couple of steps away from scripting history by winning a hat-trick of Grand Slams this year. "For a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I will not be able to finish the match" The mentality of a champion who never quits#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/PEKGN1R9fU — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2022 × His quest for a calendar year Grand Slam is also on with the thrilling victory over Fritz which is arguably one of his best performances of the year. Nadal didn't have the ideal start in the quarter-final clash against Fritz as the American clinched the opening set comfortably to create pressure on the Spaniard. Also Read: Nick Kyrgios defeats Cristian Garin to storm into his first Wimbledon semi-final However, Nadal remained unfazed despite opting for a medical time-out during the second set for an abdominal issue. He was asked by his father to not continue but the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who remains one of the fiercest competitors in the history of the sport, came back to find his way through pain and misery as he showcased his class against the American. Just @RafaelNadal things The champion comes back to defeat Taylor Fritz in a five-set epic, 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(4)#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/G7Luqy8lSH — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2022 × Nadal took the second set 7-5 but that didn't deter Fritz, who was absolutely on top of his game and was not letting the Spaniard take control of the proceedings. With Nadal struggling to serve due to his injury, Fritz clinched the third set before Nadal broke the American's serve a third time to win the fourth set forcing the quarter-final into a decider. The deciding fifth set was forced into a 10-point deciding tie-breaker after an epic battle between the duo on the Centre Court but it was Nadal who came out on top at the end clinching the tie-breaker 10-4. Nadal will now face Australian Nick Kyrgios in the much-awaited semi-final on Thursday (July 07). Also Read: Simona Halep demolishes Amanda Anisimova to reach Wimbledon 2022 semi-finals It was a draining contest for both as the duo gave their all with Nadal admitting after his win that it wasn't an easy match at all. He also spoke about his injury and said at one stage it felt like he might not be able to complete the match but managed to do so at the end. “From my personal side, it was not an easy match at all. So just very happy to be in the semi-finals, that’s all. The body in general [is] fine. Of course in the abdominal something is not going well, being honest. So yeah, I had to find a way to serve a little bit different," said Nadal. “In a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I will not be able to finish the match but I don’t know: the court, the energy something else," he added, thanking the supporters.

Indomitable Rafael Nadal defeats Taylor Fritz in five-set thriller to enter Wimbledon 2022 semi-final

Rafa Nadal turned up for practice at Wimbledon on Thursday a day after the 22-times Grand Slam winner played through an abdominal injury to beat American Taylor Fritz in an absorbing quarter-final. The Spaniard was back hitting forehands and backhands on the practice courts at Aorangi Park a day before his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios, and also went through his service motions.

Nadal had said that he did not know if he would be fit to play against Australian Kyrgios, after appearing close to retiring mid-match against Fritz on Centre Court. The 36-year-old Nadal, who is chasing a rare calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Open titles this year, also said he would undergo more scans on Thursday before deciding what to do.

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Nadal`s serve speed dropped drastically from the end of the second set against Fritz, after he took a medical time-out, but he still clinched the tie in a final-set tiebreaker. A third Wimbledon title, and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns, plus a U.S. Open triumph at Flushing Meadows in September would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

Rafa Nadal turned up for practice at Wimbledon on Thursday a day after the 22-times Grand Slam winner played through an abdominal injury to beat American Taylor Fritz in an absorbing quarter-final.

Rafa Nadal turned up for practice at Wimbledon on Thursday a day after the 22-times Grand Slam winner played through an abdominal injury to beat American Taylor Fritz in an absorbing quarter-final. The Spaniard was back hitting forehands and backhands on the practice courts at Aorangi Park a day before his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios, and also went through his service motions. Nadal had said that he did not know if he would be fit to play against Australian Kyrgios, after appearing close to retiring mid-match against Fritz on Centre Court. The 36-year-old Nadal, who is chasing a rare calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Open titles this year, also said he would undergo more scans on Thursday before deciding what to do. ALSO READ | WATCH: Nadal's family asks him to quit amid fitness concerns in gruelling Wimbledon QF clash vs Fritz Nadal`s serve speed dropped drastically from the end of the second set against Fritz, after he took a medical time-out, but he still clinched the tie in a final-set tiebreaker. A third Wimbledon title, and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns, plus a U.S. Open triumph at Flushing Meadows in September would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

Wimbledon SFs: Injured Rafael Nadal turns up for practice before Nick Kyrgios showdown

Rafael Nadal hasn't had anything easy so far in the Wimbledon 2022 edition. While he dropped a set each during his first two wins, he was at his best in the next two rounds, beating his oppositions in straight sets. However, the 36-year-old Spaniard was once again stretched by American youngster Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals match in Wimbledon 2022 on Wednesday (July 06).&nbsp;

Nadal won the game eventually, which lasted for more than four hours, but was seen in pain throughout the contest. During his&nbsp;3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) victory over Fritz, Nadal was seen struggling physically during the second set. In a clip that has surfaced on social media, Nadal's father and sister can be seen asking him to withdraw from the contest.

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After the match, Nadal heaped praise on Fritz and said, "It was a tough afternoon against a great player. All the credit to Taylor, he has been playing great during the whole season. From my personal side, it was not an easy match at all, so I'm just very happy to be in the semi-finals. The body, in general, is fine. In the abdominal [area] it is not going well, to be honest. I had to find a way to serve a little bit differently, for a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I would not be able to finish the match, but I don't know. The court, the energy [helped me]."

Nadal, however, remains unsure if he can turn up for his mouth-watering semi-final match versus Australia's Nick Krygios. "I don`t know," th veteran&nbsp;said when asked about his chances of playing the unseeded Kyrgios.

"Honestly, I can`t give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar."

Rafael Nadal hasn't had anything easy so far in the Wimbledon 2022 edition. While he dropped a set each during his first two wins, he was at his best in the next two rounds, beating his oppositions in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal hasn't had anything easy so far in the Wimbledon 2022 edition. While he dropped a set each during his first two wins, he was at his best in the next two rounds, beating his oppositions in straight sets. However, the 36-year-old Spaniard was once again stretched by American youngster Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals match in Wimbledon 2022 on Wednesday (July 06). Nadal won the game eventually, which lasted for more than four hours, but was seen in pain throughout the contest. During his 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) victory over Fritz, Nadal was seen struggling physically during the second set. In a clip that has surfaced on social media, Nadal's father and sister can be seen asking him to withdraw from the contest. Sebastian Nadal telling his son Rafael to quit? #Wimbledon #Nadal pic.twitter.com/L0LiJQQttY — Simon Häring (@_shaering) July 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | Injured Rafael Nadal unsure if he can play Wimbledon semis against Nick Kyrgios After the match, Nadal heaped praise on Fritz and said, "It was a tough afternoon against a great player. All the credit to Taylor, he has been playing great during the whole season. From my personal side, it was not an easy match at all, so I'm just very happy to be in the semi-finals. The body, in general, is fine. In the abdominal [area] it is not going well, to be honest. I had to find a way to serve a little bit differently, for a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I would not be able to finish the match, but I don't know. The court, the energy [helped me]." Nadal, however, remains unsure if he can turn up for his mouth-watering semi-final match versus Australia's Nick Krygios. "I don`t know," th veteran said when asked about his chances of playing the unseeded Kyrgios. "Honestly, I can`t give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar."

WATCH: Nadal's family asks him to quit amid fitness concerns in gruelling Wimbledon QF clash vs Fritz

Rafa Nadal provided no assurance that he would be able to turn up for his Wimbledon semi-final on Friday against Australian Nick Kyrgios after the Spaniard played through an abdominal injury to beat Taylor Fritz in an absorbing contest.

Struggling with physical ailment, Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes.

A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a U.S. Open triumph at Flushing Meadows would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

But there was no guarantee from the 36-year-old that he would be present on Centre Court to keep his historic bid going.

"I don`t know," Nadal said when asked about his chances of playing the unseeded 27-year-old Kyrgios.

"Honestly, I can`t give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar."

Nadal took a medical timeout against 11th-seeded Fritz during his quarter-final outing to get treatment on the injury and said he had to adjust his game to continue playing.

The Spaniard, however, considered retiring many times during the contest.

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"I just wanted to give myself a chance. Not easy to leave the tournament, not easy to leave Wimbledon, even if the pain was hard," the 22-times Grand Slam winner said.

"I don`t know. I wanted to finish. I fought. Proud about the fighting spirit and the way that I managed to be competitive under that condition."

Nadal said he was worried about the injury and he will undergo more scans on Thursday before making a decision about continuing to compete at the grasscourt major.

"I am used to holding pain and play with problems," said Nadal, who played and won Roland Garros with pain-killing injections prior to each match and only confirmed his Wimbledon participation after radio frequency treatment eased pain in his foot.

"Knowing that, when I feel something like I felt, that is because something is not going the proper way in abdomen. But let`s see. I had these feelings for a couple of days. Without a doubt, today was the worst day, has been an important increase of pain and limitation," he said.

Rafa Nadal provided no assurance that he would be able to turn up for his Wimbledon semi-final on Friday against Australian Nick Kyrgios after the Spaniard played through an abdominal injury to beat Taylor Fritz in an absorbing contest.

Rafa Nadal provided no assurance that he would be able to turn up for his Wimbledon semi-final on Friday against Australian Nick Kyrgios after the Spaniard played through an abdominal injury to beat Taylor Fritz in an absorbing contest. Struggling with physical ailment, Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes. A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a U.S. Open triumph at Flushing Meadows would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver. But there was no guarantee from the 36-year-old that he would be present on Centre Court to keep his historic bid going. "I don`t know," Nadal said when asked about his chances of playing the unseeded 27-year-old Kyrgios. "Honestly, I can`t give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar." Nadal took a medical timeout against 11th-seeded Fritz during his quarter-final outing to get treatment on the injury and said he had to adjust his game to continue playing. The Spaniard, however, considered retiring many times during the contest. Also read | Rafael Nadal defeats Taylor Fritz in five-set thriller to enter Wimbledon 2022 semi-final "I just wanted to give myself a chance. Not easy to leave the tournament, not easy to leave Wimbledon, even if the pain was hard," the 22-times Grand Slam winner said. "I don`t know. I wanted to finish. I fought. Proud about the fighting spirit and the way that I managed to be competitive under that condition." Nadal said he was worried about the injury and he will undergo more scans on Thursday before making a decision about continuing to compete at the grasscourt major. "I am used to holding pain and play with problems," said Nadal, who played and won Roland Garros with pain-killing injections prior to each match and only confirmed his Wimbledon participation after radio frequency treatment eased pain in his foot. "Knowing that, when I feel something like I felt, that is because something is not going the proper way in abdomen. But let`s see. I had these feelings for a couple of days. Without a doubt, today was the worst day, has been an important increase of pain and limitation," he said.

Injured Rafael Nadal unsure if he can play Wimbledon semis against Nick Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal started his journey at the ongoing Wimbledon by dropping a set each during his first two rounds' victories. Since then, Nadal has looked at his best and entered the last 16 with two back-to-back straight-set victories.&nbsp;

As Nadal is hell-bent on extending his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles, the Spaniard will now gear up to face American player Taylor Fritz in the quarter-final clash on Wednesday evening (July 06).&nbsp;

In terms of head-to-head between the two players, it&nbsp;is currently tied at 1-1. Nadal beat the 24-year-old&nbsp;Fritz 6-3, 6-2 to clinch the Mexican Open in 2020. On the other hand, the youngster won 6-3, 7-6(5) to beat Nadal in the summit clash of&nbsp;this year's Indian Wells Masters.

Here's the live streaming details of the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;match in Wimbledon 2022

Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz&nbsp;quarter-final&nbsp;tie in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;be played?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;tie at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will be held at the&nbsp;Centre Court.

When will the&nbsp;Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;commence?

The Nadal vs&nbsp;Fritz quarter-final match at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will start at 7:15&nbsp;pm IST on Wednesday evening (July 06).

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Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;match at Wimbledon 2022 will be&nbsp;broadcast on Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Fritz quarter-final&nbsp;clash&nbsp;at Wimbledon 2022 will be&nbsp;live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

Rafael Nadal started his journey at the ongoing Wimbledon by dropping a set each during his first two rounds' victories. Since then, Nadal has looked at his best and entered the last 16 with two back-to-back straight-set victories.

Rafael Nadal started his journey at the ongoing Wimbledon by dropping a set each during his first two rounds' victories. Since then, Nadal has looked at his best and entered the last 16 with two back-to-back straight-set victories. As Nadal is hell-bent on extending his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles, the Spaniard will now gear up to face American player Taylor Fritz in the quarter-final clash on Wednesday evening (July 06). In terms of head-to-head between the two players, it is currently tied at 1-1. Nadal beat the 24-year-old Fritz 6-3, 6-2 to clinch the Mexican Open in 2020. On the other hand, the youngster won 6-3, 7-6(5) to beat Nadal in the summit clash of this year's Indian Wells Masters. Here's the live streaming details of the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final match in Wimbledon 2022 Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final tie in Wimbledon 2022 be played? The Nadal vs Fritz quarter-final tie at Wimbledon 2022 will be held at the Centre Court. When will the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final match in Wimbledon 2022 commence? The Nadal vs Fritz quarter-final match at Wimbledon 2022 will start at 7:15 pm IST on Wednesday evening (July 06). ALSO READ | Wimbledon: All England Club asks players to spend daily food allowance wisely after coach bags 27 yogurts Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Fritz quarter-final match at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz quarter-final match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Fritz quarter-final clash at Wimbledon 2022 will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz live streaming: When and where to watch Wimbledon QF tie in India?

Second seed Rafael Nadal took another step forward in his bid for a rare calendar-year Grand Slam on Monday by booking his spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a commanding 6-4 6-2 7-6(6) win against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

The All England Club, where the Spaniard has won two of his 22 majors, has been the least rewarding place for Nadal but he arrived this year having won the Australian and French Open titles back-to-back for the first time in his career.

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A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a U.S. Open triumph would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

Nadal broke 21st-seeded Van de Zandschulp`s serve five times in the final Centre Court match on Monday, dominating the contest from start to finish to win in two hours 21 minutes.

Serving for the match at 5-3, the 36-year-old Spaniard was broken but then got the job done in the tiebreak. He wil face American 11th seed Taylor Fritz for a place in Friday`s semi-finals.

Second seed Rafael Nadal took another step forward in his bid for a rare calendar-year Grand Slam on Monday by booking his spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a commanding 6-4 6-2 7-6(6) win against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

Second seed Rafael Nadal took another step forward in his bid for a rare calendar-year Grand Slam on Monday by booking his spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a commanding 6-4 6-2 7-6(6) win against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. The All England Club, where the Spaniard has won two of his 22 majors, has been the least rewarding place for Nadal but he arrived this year having won the Australian and French Open titles back-to-back for the first time in his career. Also read | Premier League footballer arrested in north London on suspicion of rape: Report A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a U.S. Open triumph would see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam -- a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver. Nadal broke 21st-seeded Van de Zandschulp`s serve five times in the final Centre Court match on Monday, dominating the contest from start to finish to win in two hours 21 minutes. Serving for the match at 5-3, the 36-year-old Spaniard was broken but then got the job done in the tiebreak. He wil face American 11th seed Taylor Fritz for a place in Friday`s semi-finals.

Rafael Nadal swats away Botic Van de Zandschulp to march into Wimbledon quarters

The competition is getting intense, in each and every category, with each passing day at the Wimbledon 2022. In the men's category, the former world number one Rafael Nadal will take on Netherlands' Botin van de Zandschulp at the iconic Centre Court.&nbsp;

So far, Nadal hasn't been at his very best. He won his opening two games, but lost a set each, before coming to his own in his straight-set victory over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.&nbsp;Nadal's opponent De Zandschulp advanced&nbsp;into the&nbsp;Round of&nbsp;16 for the first time at the All England Club. He outclassed&nbsp;French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-1 to set up a riveting clash versus&nbsp;the Spainard. For the unversed, Nadal had defeated De Zandschulp in straight sets in the French Open enroute his 14th title at the Roland Garros.&nbsp;

Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022

Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;be held?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;De Zandschulp clash at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will be played at the Centre Court.

When will the&nbsp;Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;kick off?

The Nadal vs&nbsp;De Zandschulp match at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will start at 8:30 PM IST IST on Monday evening (July 04).

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Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;De Zandschulp face-off at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;De Zandschulp&nbsp;match at Wimbledon 2022 will be&nbsp;available for live stream on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

The competition is getting intense, in each and every category, with each passing day at the Wimbledon 2022. In the men's category, the former world number one Rafael Nadal will take on Netherlands' Botin van de Zandschulp at the iconic Centre Court.

The competition is getting intense, in each and every category, with each passing day at the Wimbledon 2022. In the men's category, the former world number one Rafael Nadal will take on Netherlands' Botin van de Zandschulp at the iconic Centre Court. So far, Nadal hasn't been at his very best. He won his opening two games, but lost a set each, before coming to his own in his straight-set victory over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego. Nadal's opponent De Zandschulp advanced into the Round of 16 for the first time at the All England Club. He outclassed French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-1 to set up a riveting clash versus the Spainard. For the unversed, Nadal had defeated De Zandschulp in straight sets in the French Open enroute his 14th title at the Roland Garros. Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022 Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022 be held? The Nadal vs De Zandschulp clash at Wimbledon 2022 will be played at the Centre Court. When will the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022 kick off? The Nadal vs De Zandschulp match at Wimbledon 2022 will start at 8:30 PM IST IST on Monday evening (July 04). ALSO READ | Wimbledon: 'I have to say that I was wrong' - Rafael Nadal on calling Lorenzo Sonego to net Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs De Zandschulp face-off at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs De Zandschulp match at Wimbledon 2022 will be available for live stream on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp live streaming: When and where to watch Wimbledon tie in India?'

Rafael Nadal has not had an easy ride so far in Wimbledon 2022. While he dropped a set each in his opening two games during the 135th edition of the premier tournament, the 36-year-old Spainard romped past Italian player Lorenzo Sonego in his third round clash to enter the last 16 on Saturday (July 02).&nbsp;

In a clash what lasted for only two hours, Sonego was no match to Nadal. However, the match made heads turn after Nadal called&nbsp;Sonego to the net. The senior pro&nbsp;was visibly irritated by Sonego's loud grunt in the middle of a rally in the eighth game of the third set and called Sonego to the net to have a face-to-face conversation, which the 27-year-old youngster objected to. Thus, Nadal has now apologised for his behaviour.

"I have to say that I was wrong. I should not (have) called him to the net. So I apologise for that. My mistake... I recognise that," Nadal said after the match.

"All the stuff (after) the match that I don't want to comment because I spoke with him in the locker room and it stays there. Only thing I can say is I saw him personally. I apologise for that," said Nadal after beating Sonego&nbsp;6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

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"My intention was never to bother him at all. Just to tell (him) one thing that was bothering me that I think he was doing in that moment, but that's it. I think there is some codes between players. We had some issues there. But that's it," the Spanish player added.

Nadal will now gear up to face Netherlands'&nbsp;Botic van de Zandschulp at the Centre Court later this evening (July 04). The veteran player will aim for another comprehensive win as the race for the title is now getting intense with each passing game.

Rafael Nadal has not had an easy ride so far in Wimbledon 2022. While he dropped a set each in his opening two games during the 135th edition of the premier tournament, the 36-year-old Spainard romped past Italian player Lorenzo Sonego in his third round clash to enter the last 16 on Saturday (July 02).

Rafael Nadal has not had an easy ride so far in Wimbledon 2022. While he dropped a set each in his opening two games during the 135th edition of the premier tournament, the 36-year-old Spainard romped past Italian player Lorenzo Sonego in his third round clash to enter the last 16 on Saturday (July 02). In a clash what lasted for only two hours, Sonego was no match to Nadal. However, the match made heads turn after Nadal called Sonego to the net. The senior pro was visibly irritated by Sonego's loud grunt in the middle of a rally in the eighth game of the third set and called Sonego to the net to have a face-to-face conversation, which the 27-year-old youngster objected to. Thus, Nadal has now apologised for his behaviour. "I have to say that I was wrong. I should not (have) called him to the net. So I apologise for that. My mistake... I recognise that," Nadal said after the match. "All the stuff (after) the match that I don't want to comment because I spoke with him in the locker room and it stays there. Only thing I can say is I saw him personally. I apologise for that," said Nadal after beating Sonego 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic tames wildcard Tim Van Rijthoven to set up Jannik Sinner clash in QFs "My intention was never to bother him at all. Just to tell (him) one thing that was bothering me that I think he was doing in that moment, but that's it. I think there is some codes between players. We had some issues there. But that's it," the Spanish player added. Nadal will now gear up to face Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp at the Centre Court later this evening (July 04). The veteran player will aim for another comprehensive win as the race for the title is now getting intense with each passing game.

Wimbledon: 'I have to say that I was wrong' - Rafael Nadal on calling Lorenzo Sonego to net

Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been enjoying a dominant season this year having already won the Australian Open and French Open. Despite struggling with a chronic foot injury, Nadal has been on top of his game and has looked unstoppable at times.

Nadal is currently suffering from the Mueller Weiss syndrome and has had to battle intense pain to win the first two Grand Slams of the year. He had undergone a pulse radiofrequency treatment before deciding to take part in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he has been brilliant so far.

Nadal opened up on his horrific foot injury after his win over Berankis which confirmed his spot in the third round at Wimbledon 2022. The Spaniard went on to make a shocking revelation and said he was 'close to' considering retirement just a couple of weeks ago when is was contemplating if he should take part in Wimbledon.

"My philosophy is couple of weeks ago I was close to it [retirement]," Nadal said. "Now I don't feel that way (smiling). That's my philosophy, no?" - said Nadal as he opened up on considering retirement a few weeks ago.

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However, the tennis great insisted he has never feared the fact that one day he will have to quit the spot that is an important part of his life. Nadal said he is not worried about his retirement and is happy with his life outside of tennis.&nbsp;

"I have been happy outside of tennis, without a doubt. I have a lot of things that I like to do away from tennis, so I am not worried about that. But, of course, when that day arrives, going to be a change. All the changes in this life takes a while. You need to adapt to the changes, no," said Nadal.

"But it's normal that the people talk about retirement of the great athletes because in some way the athletes that have been for such a long time in the top of the game, even more in more popular sports, become part of the life of so many people. Happens to me the same with some football players, with golf players. I mean, for example, person that I love to see, Tiger Woods playing. Now I'm not able to see Tiger Woods playing that often. In some way, that's a change in my life, too," added the 22-time Grand Slam champion.

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Nadal had pipped his arch-rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to become the most successful player in tennis history when he clinched the Australian Open title earlier this year to bag his 21st Grand Slam crown. Nadal (22) now has two more Grand Slams than Djokovic and Federer, who are tied on 20 each.

Nadal is chasing an elusive 23rd Grand Slam title at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 and will be hoping to give his all when he meets 27th seed&nbsp;Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the competition on Saturday (July 02).

Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash.

Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been enjoying a dominant season this year having already won the Australian Open and French Open. Despite struggling with a chronic foot injury, Nadal has been on top of his game and has looked unstoppable at times. Nadal is currently suffering from the Mueller Weiss syndrome and has had to battle intense pain to win the first two Grand Slams of the year. He had undergone a pulse radiofrequency treatment before deciding to take part in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he has been brilliant so far. Nadal opened up on his horrific foot injury after his win over Berankis which confirmed his spot in the third round at Wimbledon 2022. The Spaniard went on to make a shocking revelation and said he was 'close to' considering retirement just a couple of weeks ago when is was contemplating if he should take part in Wimbledon. "My philosophy is couple of weeks ago I was close to it [retirement]," Nadal said. "Now I don't feel that way (smiling). That's my philosophy, no?" - said Nadal as he opened up on considering retirement a few weeks ago. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz moves into 4th round with comfortable win over Oscar Otte However, the tennis great insisted he has never feared the fact that one day he will have to quit the spot that is an important part of his life. Nadal said he is not worried about his retirement and is happy with his life outside of tennis. "I have been happy outside of tennis, without a doubt. I have a lot of things that I like to do away from tennis, so I am not worried about that. But, of course, when that day arrives, going to be a change. All the changes in this life takes a while. You need to adapt to the changes, no," said Nadal. "But it's normal that the people talk about retirement of the great athletes because in some way the athletes that have been for such a long time in the top of the game, even more in more popular sports, become part of the life of so many people. Happens to me the same with some football players, with golf players. I mean, for example, person that I love to see, Tiger Woods playing. Now I'm not able to see Tiger Woods playing that often. In some way, that's a change in my life, too," added the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Also Read: Novak Djokovic schools Miomir Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon last 16 again Nadal had pipped his arch-rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to become the most successful player in tennis history when he clinched the Australian Open title earlier this year to bag his 21st Grand Slam crown. Nadal (22) now has two more Grand Slams than Djokovic and Federer, who are tied on 20 each. Nadal is chasing an elusive 23rd Grand Slam title at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 and will be hoping to give his all when he meets 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the competition on Saturday (July 02).

'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory

Some days at the office are bit of a grind, even if in Rafa Nadal`s case his place of work on Thursday was Wimbledon`s sunny but chilly Centre Court for a match against Ricardas Berankis.

The second seed duly won 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round but his 307th Grand Slam match win, putting him one ahead of Martina Navratilova and fourth on the all-time list, will not linger long in his memory.

An off-key Nadal never looked in serious danger of having his bid for the calendar-year Slam wrecked by the world number 106, but he knows he will have to play much better in the rounds ahead to claim his third Wimbledon title.

The statistics rather told the tale with Nadal unusually making more unforced errors than winners -- 39-35. 
Lithuanian Berankis struck the ball crisply and matched Nadal for long periods but gifted away a scrappy first set when he chose the worst possible time to hand over his serve with a bunch of poor errors, when trailing 5-4.

The Centre Court crowd probably expected Nadal to move through the gears then but the usual fizz was missing from his groundstrokes and he had to recover a break of serve in the second set as he grafted towards victory.

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Berankis broke serve again early in the third set with a sweetly-struck backhand and had a point for a double break and a 4-1 lead. Nadal averted that but could find no inspiration to recover the break of serve and was forced to do some overtime as an increasingly confident Berankis held serve to love at 5-4.

It was the second time in two matches that Nadal had lost the third set having won the opening two, but he responded by winning 12 of the first 13 points of the fourth for a 3-0 lead only to be stopped in his tracks when a cloudburst forced a delay as the roof was rolled across the court.

When play resumed nearly an hour later, 106th ranked Berankis held serve three times and played a full part in some eye-catching baseline exchanges but Nadal was a man in a hurry and polished off the match with his 13th ace.

The bottom half of the draw looks inviting for Nadal, with so many top seeds already removed, but Italian 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego will provide a test of his form and fitness on Saturday.

Some days at the office are bit of a grind, even if in Rafa Nadal`s case his place of work on Thursday was Wimbledon`s sunny but chilly Centre Court for a match against Ricardas Berankis.

Some days at the office are bit of a grind, even if in Rafa Nadal`s case his place of work on Thursday was Wimbledon`s sunny but chilly Centre Court for a match against Ricardas Berankis. The second seed duly won 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round but his 307th Grand Slam match win, putting him one ahead of Martina Navratilova and fourth on the all-time list, will not linger long in his memory. An off-key Nadal never looked in serious danger of having his bid for the calendar-year Slam wrecked by the world number 106, but he knows he will have to play much better in the rounds ahead to claim his third Wimbledon title. The statistics rather told the tale with Nadal unusually making more unforced errors than winners -- 39-35. Lithuanian Berankis struck the ball crisply and matched Nadal for long periods but gifted away a scrappy first set when he chose the worst possible time to hand over his serve with a bunch of poor errors, when trailing 5-4. The Centre Court crowd probably expected Nadal to move through the gears then but the usual fizz was missing from his groundstrokes and he had to recover a break of serve in the second set as he grafted towards victory. Also read | Neeraj Chopra breaks national record, claims maiden medal at Diamond League Berankis broke serve again early in the third set with a sweetly-struck backhand and had a point for a double break and a 4-1 lead. Nadal averted that but could find no inspiration to recover the break of serve and was forced to do some overtime as an increasingly confident Berankis held serve to love at 5-4. It was the second time in two matches that Nadal had lost the third set having won the opening two, but he responded by winning 12 of the first 13 points of the fourth for a 3-0 lead only to be stopped in his tracks when a cloudburst forced a delay as the roof was rolled across the court. When play resumed nearly an hour later, 106th ranked Berankis held serve three times and played a full part in some eye-catching baseline exchanges but Nadal was a man in a hurry and polished off the match with his 13th ace. The bottom half of the draw looks inviting for Nadal, with so many top seeds already removed, but Italian 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego will provide a test of his form and fitness on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal grinds past Ricardas Berankis into Wimbledon third round

Rafael Nadal survived a massive scare in his opening round match versus Argentina's&nbsp;Francisco Cerundolo in the Wimbledon 2022 edition, on Tuesday (June 28). The Spaniard was stretched by the&nbsp;world No. 41&nbsp;before he won the match in four sets,&nbsp;6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Thus, the 36-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion Nadal will hope for an easy ride when he faces Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in Round 2.

While Nadal had a tough game versus Cerundolo, Berankis&nbsp;defeated American Sam Querrey in straight sets (6-4, 7-5, 6-3) in the first round. Thus, he will have some momentum before he faces superstar Nadal. Both have met only once so far, when Nadal defeated the&nbsp;106th ranked Lithuanian&nbsp;6-2, 7-5 at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 earlier this season.

Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022

Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;be held?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Berankis face-off&nbsp;at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will take place at the iconic Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London.

When will the&nbsp;Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;commence?

The Nadal vs&nbsp;Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will start&nbsp;at 7:15 pm IST (tentatively) on Thursday evening (June 30).

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Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis&nbsp;match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022 will be&nbsp;live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

Rafael Nadal survived a massive scare in his opening round match versus Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the Wimbledon 2022 edition, on Tuesday (June 28). The Spaniard was stretched by the world No.

Rafael Nadal survived a massive scare in his opening round match versus Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the Wimbledon 2022 edition, on Tuesday (June 28). The Spaniard was stretched by the world No. 41 before he won the match in four sets, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Thus, the 36-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion Nadal will hope for an easy ride when he faces Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in Round 2. While Nadal had a tough game versus Cerundolo, Berankis defeated American Sam Querrey in straight sets (6-4, 7-5, 6-3) in the first round. Thus, he will have some momentum before he faces superstar Nadal. Both have met only once so far, when Nadal defeated the 106th ranked Lithuanian 6-2, 7-5 at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 earlier this season. Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022 Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022 be held? The Nadal vs Berankis face-off at Wimbledon 2022 will take place at the iconic Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. When will the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022 commence? The Nadal vs Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022 will start at 7:15 pm IST (tentatively) on Thursday evening (June 30). ALSO READ | John Isner hails former world No. 1 Andy Murray after ending his Wimbledon hopes in second round Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Berankis match at Wimbledon 2022 will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

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Rafael Nadal overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener on Tuesday, fighting back from dropping the third set and falling a break down in the fourth to eventually see off Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

Second seed Nadal, playing on grass for the first time since his 2019 Wimbledon semi-final loss to Roger Federer, triumphed 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 over 41st-ranked Cerundolo, who was making his All England Club debut.

But the 36-year-old Spaniard, who has already captured the Australian and French Opens this year to stand halfway to the first mens's calendar Slam since 1969, did it the hard way.

After coasting through the first two sets on Centre Court, he surrendered an early break in the third set and then had to claw his way back from 3-1 and 4-2 down in the fourth.

"Three years without being here on this amazing surface, it is amazing to be back," said Nadal.

"We don't play very often on grass, especially in my case. In the last three years I didn't put a foot on the grass."

Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 Wimbledon champion, arrived at the tournament with question marks over his durability for the two weeks having played the entire French Open with his troublesome left foot anaesthetised.

He has since undergone a course of radiofrequency stimulation, a treatment aimed at reducing nerve pain in his foot.

"Every day is a test. I am at the beginning of the tournament and everyone knows the difficult circumstances that I had," he said.

"But for me the most important thing is that I am at Wimbledon in 2022 and I won the first match."

Nadal will take on Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania for a place in the last 32.

The Spaniard's bid for a third title at the tournament was boosted earlier Tuesday when 2021 runner-up Matteo Berrettini, a potential semi-final opponent, withdrew after testing positive for Covid.

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Rafael Nadal overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener on Tuesday, fighting back from dropping the third set and falling a break down in the fourth to eventually see off Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

Rafael Nadal overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener on Tuesday, fighting back from dropping the third set and falling a break down in the fourth to eventually see off Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo. Second seed Nadal, playing on grass for the first time since his 2019 Wimbledon semi-final loss to Roger Federer, triumphed 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 over 41st-ranked Cerundolo, who was making his All England Club debut. But the 36-year-old Spaniard, who has already captured the Australian and French Opens this year to stand halfway to the first mens's calendar Slam since 1969, did it the hard way. After coasting through the first two sets on Centre Court, he surrendered an early break in the third set and then had to claw his way back from 3-1 and 4-2 down in the fourth. "Three years without being here on this amazing surface, it is amazing to be back," said Nadal. "We don't play very often on grass, especially in my case. In the last three years I didn't put a foot on the grass." Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 Wimbledon champion, arrived at the tournament with question marks over his durability for the two weeks having played the entire French Open with his troublesome left foot anaesthetised. He has since undergone a course of radiofrequency stimulation, a treatment aimed at reducing nerve pain in his foot. "Every day is a test. I am at the beginning of the tournament and everyone knows the difficult circumstances that I had," he said. "But for me the most important thing is that I am at Wimbledon in 2022 and I won the first match." Nadal will take on Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania for a place in the last 32. The Spaniard's bid for a third title at the tournament was boosted earlier Tuesday when 2021 runner-up Matteo Berrettini, a potential semi-final opponent, withdrew after testing positive for Covid. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal overcomes scare to reach second round

Rafael Nadal has been on a roll this year. After coming from behind and beating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, early this year, Nadal also battled a foot injury to win his 14th title at the Roland Garros in French Open 2022.&nbsp;On Tuesday evening (June 28), the Spaniard will commence his campaign at the Wimbledon 2022.

The 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal will lock horns with&nbsp;with world No. 42 Argentine&nbsp;Francisco Cerundolo. While Nadal will be favourite against Cerundolo, he won't take anything lightly against&nbsp;Argentina's 23-year-old talent. It has been 12 years since Nadal won the championship at the All England Club, hence, he will hope for an easy win in the first round and progress ahead.

Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022

Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;be held?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at the Centre Court, i.e. the main court at the Wimbledon Championships.

When will the&nbsp;Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;commence?

The Nadal vs&nbsp;Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022&nbsp;will kick off at 7:15 pm IST on Tuesday evening (June 28).

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Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022?

The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;Nadal vs&nbsp;Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will be&nbsp;available for live stream on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

Rafael Nadal has been on a roll this year. After coming from behind and beating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, early this year, Nadal also battled a foot injury to win his 14th title at the Roland Garros in French Open 2022.

Rafael Nadal has been on a roll this year. After coming from behind and beating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, early this year, Nadal also battled a foot injury to win his 14th title at the Roland Garros in French Open 2022. On Tuesday evening (June 28), the Spaniard will commence his campaign at the Wimbledon 2022. The 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal will lock horns with with world No. 42 Argentine Francisco Cerundolo. While Nadal will be favourite against Cerundolo, he won't take anything lightly against Argentina's 23-year-old talent. It has been 12 years since Nadal won the championship at the All England Club, hence, he will hope for an easy win in the first round and progress ahead. Here's the live streaming details of Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022 Where will the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022 be held? The Nadal vs Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will be held at the Centre Court, i.e. the main court at the Wimbledon Championships. When will the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022 commence? The Nadal vs Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will kick off at 7:15 pm IST on Tuesday evening (June 28). ALSO READ | Last year's finalist Matteo Berrettini pulls out of Wimbledon 2022 after testing positive for COVID-19 Which TV channels will broadcast the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of the Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo match in Wimbledon 2022? The Nadal vs Cerundolo match at Wimbledon 2022 will be available for live stream on Disney+ Hotstar website and app.

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The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships. The quintessential English sight of thousands of tennis fans waiting patiently, often having camped overnight, to gain entry to the grounds has been missing since 2019.

COVID-19 put paid to Wimbledon in 2020 and last year the queue was scrapped on safety grounds as the tournament returned to semi-normality, albeit with restricted attendances and players based in secure hotel bubbles.

Although all that makes Wimbledon such a spectacle has returned, it is not quite business as usual despite the buzz around the grounds as the gates swung open at 0900GMT on a breezy morning in south west London.

For a start, Roger Federer, the king of the lawns with a record eighth men`s singles titles, is absent for the first time since winning the junior event in 1998. The 40-year-old Swiss is recovering from a knee injury and has not played since losing to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals a year ago.

Also missing is men`s world number one Daniil Medvedev after organisers banned Russian and Belarusian players in response to the invasion of Ukraine while women`s defending champion Ash Barty has retired. The ban on Russians and Belarusians prompted the ATP and WTA to take away ranking points from Wimbledon this year.

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Play is also scheduled for 14 days, rather than the traditional 13, with middle Sunday no longer a rest day, meaning the end of so-called Manic Monday when all the men`s and women`s fourth-round matches used to be played.

While the build-up to Wimbledon has been mired in controversy, there are enough plot lines to suggest the next fortnight could be a classic edition.

Serena Williams returns after a year out, gunning for the 24th Grand Slam singles title that has eluded her since 2017. Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was due to open play on Centre Court on Monday as he seeks to defend his title, win a 21st Grand Slam crown and close the gap on Rafa Nadal who has a record 22.

Spaniard Nadal is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Opens. Briton Emma Raducanu`s appearance is being billed as a "homecoming" after her extraordinary U.S. Open title win as a qualifier and the spotlight will be fully focused on the teenager when she faces Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck after Djokovic`s match against Kwon Soon-woo.

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With the famous Centre Court celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the opening day has a very British flavour with twice former champion Andy Murray concluding the action against Australian James Duckworth.

Murray is one of 17 British players in the singles draws -- the largest home contingent since 2001. While the stage is set for a feast of tennis over the next two weeks, a rain shower half an hour after play started to put a dampener on the early action. Some things, it seems, never change.

The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships.

The world`s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships. The quintessential English sight of thousands of tennis fans waiting patiently, often having camped overnight, to gain entry to the grounds has been missing since 2019. COVID-19 put paid to Wimbledon in 2020 and last year the queue was scrapped on safety grounds as the tournament returned to semi-normality, albeit with restricted attendances and players based in secure hotel bubbles. Although all that makes Wimbledon such a spectacle has returned, it is not quite business as usual despite the buzz around the grounds as the gates swung open at 0900GMT on a breezy morning in south west London. For a start, Roger Federer, the king of the lawns with a record eighth men`s singles titles, is absent for the first time since winning the junior event in 1998. The 40-year-old Swiss is recovering from a knee injury and has not played since losing to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals a year ago. Also missing is men`s world number one Daniil Medvedev after organisers banned Russian and Belarusian players in response to the invasion of Ukraine while women`s defending champion Ash Barty has retired. The ban on Russians and Belarusians prompted the ATP and WTA to take away ranking points from Wimbledon this year. Also Read: Novak Djokovic remains firm on no vaccine stance despite risk of missing out on US Open 2022 Play is also scheduled for 14 days, rather than the traditional 13, with middle Sunday no longer a rest day, meaning the end of so-called Manic Monday when all the men`s and women`s fourth-round matches used to be played. While the build-up to Wimbledon has been mired in controversy, there are enough plot lines to suggest the next fortnight could be a classic edition. Serena Williams returns after a year out, gunning for the 24th Grand Slam singles title that has eluded her since 2017. Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was due to open play on Centre Court on Monday as he seeks to defend his title, win a 21st Grand Slam crown and close the gap on Rafa Nadal who has a record 22. Spaniard Nadal is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian and French Opens. Briton Emma Raducanu`s appearance is being billed as a "homecoming" after her extraordinary U.S. Open title win as a qualifier and the spotlight will be fully focused on the teenager when she faces Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck after Djokovic`s match against Kwon Soon-woo. Also Read: Polish player Hubert Hurkacz pledges 100 euros for every ace at Wimbledon to Ukraine relief effort With the famous Centre Court celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the opening day has a very British flavour with twice former champion Andy Murray concluding the action against Australian James Duckworth. Murray is one of 17 British players in the singles draws -- the largest home contingent since 2001. While the stage is set for a feast of tennis over the next two weeks, a rain shower half an hour after play started to put a dampener on the early action. Some things, it seems, never change.

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