French Open 2022: Rafael Nadal follows Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal has advanced to the round of 16 of the French Open 2022 a few minutes after Novak Djokovic . Nadal beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6: 3, 6: 2 and 6: 4.
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last edit: May 27, 2022, 05:54 pm
Everything is heading towards the much-anticipated quarter-final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the 2022 French Open. Because a few minutes after Djokovic had asserted himself in three sets on the Philippe-Chatrier court against Aljaz Bedene, Rafael Nadal also moved into the round of 16 with a 6: 3, 6: 2 and 6: 4 against the Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp a.
Both players still need a win so that the big hit can happen in the round of eight. Djokovic plays Argentina's Diego Schwartzman on Sunday, Nadal meets Félix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Filip Krajinovic in three sets. Last year, the two legends Djokovic and Nadal had a great match in the semifinals. Spicy on the side: Nadal's round of 16 opponent from Canada is advised by Uncle Toni. And no one knows Rafael better than the man who made him a champion.
The second largest stadium in the facility was filled to the last seat when the 13-time champion Nadal played, van de Zandschulp defended himself as best he could, but only managed his first break when the score was 1: 4 in the third set. The match was basically over for Nadal. However: In the very last game, the Dutchman had another chance to equalize. Nadal shouldn't allow himself anything like that against Djokovic.
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