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Rafael Nadal produces a MIRACLE comeback to beat Taylor Fritz in five sets on Centre Court after struggling badly with injury as he twice trailed by a set… with Spanish legend setting up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios
An ailing Rafael Nadal conjured one of his more extraordinary grand slam victories by surviving a five-set battle with Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.
It was American Fritz who halted Nadal’s winning start to the season at 20 matches in the Indian Wells final in March when the Spaniard was hampered by a fractured rib, and it appeared history was repeating itself.
Nadal looked poised to withdraw at several points after seeking treatment for an abdominal problem but instead dug in as only he can to secure a 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 (4) win and keep alive his hopes of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four grand slam titles in the same season.
Rafael Nadal has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after beating Taylor Fritz despite an injury
Nadal, a two-time winner at SW19, visibly struggled with abdominal issues during the clash
Next comes a mouth-watering last-four clash against Nick Kyrgios, but the big question remains whether Nadal’s body is really capable of withstanding another two matches.
More to follow.
The legend received treatment during a medical timeout, but rallied to seal a final-four place
Fritz, who had not dropped a set at the tournament before facing Nadal, won the opening set
Nadal appeared on the ropes on Centre Court, but later pulled off another stunning comeback
The Spaniard took the match to a tie-break, and won 10-4 to set up a clash with Nick Kyrgios
After sealing his victory in style, the 36-year-old soaked up the adoration from the spectators
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