Tuenot playing in a Wimbledon final since 2011, Rafael Nadal made history on Saturday night by becoming only the seventh player aged 36 or older to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Nadalnot missing the fourth round of the British tournament since 2015, ended Lorenzo Sonegoresistance and won 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
Despite the difference in scores, there was an argument because the number two seed chided his opponent for yelling after hitting the ball. He went up to the net and said it directly to the Italian in the presence of the referee on the tower, who confirmed everything he said. Nadal.
Wraithat the age of 36 years and 29 days, stopped time, especially since he seems to have found an antidote for his wounded left leg.
Sonego a lively player who always shows a lot, but he lacks a little more agility. The Italian lasted three games.
In 2021, the Italian reached the last eight, but he cannot be considered a grass specialist.
Wraithperformance improved compared to the first two matches with Francisco Cerundolo as well as Ricaras Berankis.
With 52 percent first serve and 31 percent scoring, it’s impossible to match one of the best players on the men’s tour.
Sonego early in his career showed signs of being unable to handle the pressures of the stage. His defeat Borna Gojofor example, dashed Italy’s hopes in the last Davis Cup quarter-final.
On Sunday, for the first time in history, tennis will be held on “Middle Sunday”. Nadal as usual, will rest to prepare for the 1/8 final match with Botitsch van de Zandschulp on Monday.