Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2022 Quarterfinals Live Updates: Rafael Nadal breaks Taylor Fritz for the 2nd time in the 4th set to go up 2-1. Both players have failed to hold their respective serves so far. Taylor Fritz had taken the advantage earlier as he won the third set 6-3.Rafael Nadal produced some vintage tennis and won the second set 7-5. He was not in the best physical condition and had to take a medical time out. Rafael Nadal broke early in the second set to go 3-0 up, but just like in the first set, Fritz battled back to make it 5-5, before Nadal broke for a second time to win the set. Earlier, Taylor Fritz shocked everyone by making a big comeback in the opening set to take it 6-3. Rafael Nadal broke Taylor Fritz in the first game itself and then held his serve to consolidate his advantage early in the first set. But Fritz broke back in the sixth game to make it 3-3 and won five games in a row to win the set. This year’s second seed Nadal is looking to win his third Wimbledon title this year. He has already won the Australian Open and French Open titles this year and is looking to add the Wimbledon title to his kitty. His last victory on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was in 2010. The 36-year-old Spaniard played his last-16 clash at the All England Club on Monday against Botic van de Zandschulp with a belly strap. Just last month, he won his 14th French Open with his troublesome left leg numb before undergoing career-saving treatment. In-form American Taylor Fritz is in the last eight of a Slam for the first time and is yet to drop a set. The 24-year-old beat Nadal in the Indian Wells Masters final earlier this year when the Spaniard was suffering from cracked ribs.
Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Live Blog
10:09pm: Nadal hits the perfect return game and breaks Fritz for the second time in the set to take a 2-1 lead. He needs to make the most of that lead now. 10:03 p.m.: Fritz breaks straight after making a deuce on Nadal’s serve and it’s all tied at 1-1. 9:57 PM: Rafael Nadal turns the tables early in the 4th set as he breaks Fritz to take a 1-0 lead. 9:50pm: Taylor Fritz holds serve to take the third set 6-3, and now needs just one set to advance to the semifinals 21:42: Nadal holds again at 3-4 and continues to stay in the third set. 9:35pm: Taylor Fritz holds serve and Nadal also holds serve to take the third set at 2-3 21:27: Rafael Nadal is broken early in the third set and Taylor Fritz leads 2-1. 21:20: Rafael Nadal holds serve to make it 1-0 in the third set. 9:15pm: And all is even in the match as Rafael Nadal produces vintage tennis to beat Taylor Fritz. He broke the American with an exquisite volley at the net to win the second set 7-5. 21:12: And excellent rally and Nadal takes the point in the end. Fritz’s pitch coverage was amazing and that is what put pressure on the Spaniard. But the veteran was spot on there. 9:10pm: Nadal serves well and looks to be in some trouble but hangs in there. The Spaniard led 6-5. 21:04: Fritz makes it 5-5 and Nadal must hold 20:58: Nadal returns from the medical timeout and Fritz holds his serve to make it 4-4. The Spaniard then hit a good serve to make it 5-4. 20:52: Rafael Nadal looks bothered and appears to have taken a medical time-out. He left the field and the Fritz camp looks unhappy there. The American is on a high. 20:50: Big relief for Nadal and his camp there. He had to save enough on a few break points to hold serve there. The Spaniard leads 4-3, for now. 20:44: Taylor Fritz looks in top form as he makes it 3-3 with an easy serve. It looks like a tough task for Nadal to overcome this American tonight. 20:39: Rafael Nadal is under pressure here as Taylor Fritz makes it 2-3 in the second set. It looks like it will be a tough quarter-final for Nadal. 20:30: Nadal holds his serve to make it 3-0. Fritz has now finished his work. 20:26: Rafael Nadal took full advantage of Fritz’s errors and made it 2-0 with an early break of serve. He must remember that Fritz came back from the same score to take the first set. 20:21: Rafael Nadal serves well and holds his serve in the opening game of the 2nd set 8:18pm: What a solid service game and Fritz wins 5 games in a row to take the first set 6-3 8:15pm: And it’s a double fault from Nadal to give Taylor Fritz a second break and serve for the set at 5-3 8:10pm: Fritz goes up 4-3 as he keeps Nadal at bay despite the Spaniard charging late in the game. Driving for the first time. 8:04pm: As it is Fritz breaks Nadal to restore parity at 3-3 20:03: Rafael Nadal has gone to extremes in this game. 0-40 down but the Spaniard comes back to level at two. 7:56 PM: Fritz has done extremely well there to hold a difficult service game. Nadal was looking to get another break but Fritz closed the door on the Spaniard. 19:53: Fritz is starting to cover the court well now, but Nadal is very good at the moment. It makes the most of the full energy reservoir it currently has. We haven’t seen Nadal this well in a while and with a powerful forehand, the Spaniard easily holds again to take a 3-1 lead. 7:49 PM: Fritz holds his serve. That was impressive from the American. He needs to hit his first serve if he wants to face Nadal. 19:44: Nadal seems on cruise control mode at the moment. He serves with enthusiasm and his main game is on the money. Fritz commits too many unforced errors too early in the match. His shots haven’t pressured Nadal yet. And the Spaniard holds his serve at 15. It’s 2-0 Nadal 7:42 p.m.: Nadal starts with a group and breaks serve. Not a nice game from Fritz. He couldn’t get the corners right and made too many unforced errors. 19:39: It’s a trademark Nadal forehand down the line and the Spaniard has the first point Promoted 7:35pm: A loud roar from the crowd as Nadal takes the court as Fritz opens serve in the first set. 19:30: Hello and welcome to our live updates of the Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Wimbledon quarter-final. Both players have arrived at center court and the action is about to begin. Topics covered in this article
