French Open 2022: Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson on TV, live stream and live ticker
French Open record winner Rafael Nadal (ATP No. 5) starts his attempt at the title today - against Jordan Thompson. The game will be available live from around 3 p.m. on TV and live stream on ServusTV and in our live ticker!
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: May 22, 2022, 08:58 pm
Rafael Nadal was once again in his element: lighter on the pitch in Paris again and with 20 miles more on the forehand (an estimate by Alexander Zverev). And aside: Mr. Understatement personally. The foot? Pain, of course, as always. But it's all a matter of intensity. Is the pain bearable - or so high that tennis and its movement suffer? Ask yourself this question.
The answer: Nobody knows yet. He is certainly not the favorite at the moment, according to Nadal , the 13-time title holder at the Stade Roland Garros. But you know how that can work.
In plain language this means: Nadal wants to play his way into his French Open 2022. And after the surprise triumph at the Australian Open, despite a broken rib in the meantime, despite the problems with his foot, if possible win the 14th victory. And win Grand Slam title number 22 at the same time.
Nadal opponent Jordan Thompson: Not a clay court expert
First in his way is Jordan Thompson . The Australian has not caused a sensation on clay so far, seven Challenger titles are on the credit account of the world number 82, six of them on hard court. He has never advanced past the second round at the French Open. And the lots were at least a lot easier.
In a direct comparison, Rafael Nadal leads against Jordan Thompson: In 2020 they faced each other in Paris - but at the indoor tournament in autumn (on hard court). The winner: Nadal, 6: 1, 7: 6 (3).
When does Rafael Nadal play?
The match between Rafael Nadal and Jordan Thompson is scheduled as the third game after 12 p.m. on Court Philippe-Chatrier, so it could start around 3 p.m. Of course you are there live on ServusTV on television and live stream. And in the live ticker with us!
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