Rafael Nadal has sailed into the Wimbledon 2022 semis following his quarterfinal win over Taylor Fritz. It was a five-set thriller, with the former winning 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(10-4).
In what turned out to be an ultimate thriller in the quarterfinal clash of the 2022 Wimbledon on Wednesday, Rafael Nadal of Spain brushed aside a stern challenge from Taylor Fritz of the United States of America (USA). It was a five-set thriller, which was no short of thrill and drama, while the former reigned supreme at the end of the match, winning 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(10-4). Nadal took four hours and 20 minutes to get the job done despite suffering an injury scare in the second set, as he took a medical timeout while maintaining his composure and winning it in style.
Make that 19-0 in Grand Slams in 2022
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Nadal, who has not lost in Grand Slams this year, will aim to keep his form and momentum going in the semis, where he faces unseeded yet highly talented Nick Kyrgios of Australia. The Spaniard will be desperate for a spot in the final, as he wishes to win his third Wimbledon title. The Australian defeated Cristian Garin of Chile 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(5).
"How you did that ?
- I don't know" | pic.twitter.com/ZgSbKC9Yhe
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HE'S AN ALIEN!
Although abs pain, Rafael Nadal manages to defeat Taylor Fritz in 5 sets to reach an 8th semi-final at Wimbledon. VAMOOSSSSSSS!! 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/S8xvvC06ji
"I enjoy playing these kinds of matches in front of you guys. I can't thank you enough for the support. It's been a tough afternoon against a great player. Credit to Taylor that he has been doing great all season. For me, it was not an easy match, so it is great to be in the semi-finals," said Nadal during an on-court interview after the match.
Rafa never gives up 💪
In a tough battle, 🇪🇸 defeats Fritz 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) to reach the semi-finals at ! | pic.twitter.com/hNjFzWKlmL
"The body [in] general is fine, but something is not going well in the abdominal [region]. I had to find a way to serve a little bit different. For many moments, I thought I would not be able to finish the match, but the crowd, the energy, thanks for that," Nadal concluded.