Rafael Nadal Falls Apart on Clay, Just in Time for the French Open

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Nadal, playing in pain in a loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open, came away downbeat and pensive with the year’s second Grand Slam event less than two weeks away.Nadal, playing in pain in a loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open, came away downbeat and pensive with the year’s second Grand Slam event less than two weeks away.

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Top-ranked Novak Djokovic eased into the quarterfinals at the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal fell to Denis Shapovalov.Top-ranked Novak Djokovic eased into the quarterfinals at the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal fell to Denis Shapovalov.

Novak Djokovic into Italian Open quarterfinals; Rafael Nadal ousted by Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov avenged a third-set tie-break loss to Rafael Nadal last year at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with three-set win to reach the 2022 quarter-finals.Denis Shapovalov avenged a third-set tie-break loss to Rafael Nadal last year at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with three-set win to reach the 2022 quarter-finals.

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Defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Italian Open in the third round on Thursday with the record 10-time Rome winner complaining of a recurring foot problem after a shock 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat by Canadian Denis Shapovalov.Defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Italian Open in the third round on Thursday with the record 10-time Rome winner complaining of a recurring foot problem after a shock 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat by Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Ailing Nadal falls in Italian Open third round to Shapovalov

Rafael Nadal appeared badly hampered by a foot injury as he was beaten in three sets by Denis Shapovalov in the last 16 of the Italian Open.Rafael Nadal appeared badly hampered by a foot injury as he was beaten in three sets by Denis Shapovalov in the last 16 of the Italian Open.

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Canada's Dennis Shapovalov advanced to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 upset of clay-court legend Rafael Nadal.Canada's Dennis Shapovalov advanced to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 upset of clay-court legend Rafael Nadal.

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Nadal says his body is like an “old machine”; can he rev it up again in time for Roland Garros?Nadal says his body is like an “old machine”; can he rev it up again in time for Roland Garros?

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Rafa Nadal will arrive for the first time in his career in Paris without tasting a title on clay. The culprit was Denis Shapovalov, who beat the defending champion at the Rome MastRafa Nadal will arrive for the first time in his career in Paris without tasting a title on clay. The culprit was Denis Shapovalov, who beat the defending champion at the Rome Mast

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Rafael Nadal is delighted with the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and admits it would be "amazing" if the rising star goes on to win multiple Grand Slams, but also warned not to "put extra pressure" on the teenager.Rafael Nadal is delighted with the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and admits it would be "amazing" if the rising star goes on to win multiple Grand Slams, but also warned not to "put extra pressure" on the teenager.

Rafael Nadal 'super happy' with Carlos Alcaraz's rise, but pleads 'stop comparing him to me'

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Rafael Nadal’s hopes of being healthy and in form by the French Open took a significant blow as he struggled badly with his chronic foot injury and lost 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to a resilient Denis Shapovalov in the third round of the Italian OpenRafael Nadal’s hopes of being healthy and in form by the French Open took a significant blow as he struggled badly with his chronic foot injury and lost 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to a resilient Denis Shapovalov in the third round of the Italian Open

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Nadal says nothing weird in seeing the younger players winning big events. Nadal says nothing weird in seeing the younger players winning big events.

Rafael Nadal: I'm almost 36, Roger Federer is 40, normal to see new champions

Anybody who has been paying attention to men’s tennis over the last year has probably had a hard time avoiding the inevitable: comparing Carlos Alcaraz to Rafael Nadal. It’s low-hanging fruit and the fact that Alcaraz is from Spain, and breaking age-related records not achieved by a teenager since Nadal himself, makes the on-paper similarities between the two hard to ignore.

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Denis Shapovalov nearly stunned Rafael Nadal last year in Rome but he was able to do this year as the Spaniard collapsed in the final set with an injury 1-6 7-5 6-2.Denis Shapovalov nearly stunned Rafael Nadal last year in Rome but he was able to do this year as the Spaniard collapsed

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RAFAEL NADAL suffered a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov at the Rome Masters.RAFAEL NADAL suffered a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov at the Rome Masters.

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Several comparisons have been drawn between the two Spanish stars, and Alcaraz has made no secret Nadal is his idol.Several comparisons have been drawn between the two Spanish stars over the last few months, and Alcaraz has made no secret Nadal is his idol.

Nadal's firm warning: Stop comparing Alcaraz with me; don't pressurise him

Rafa Nadal said Carlos Alcaraz's rise in tennis is good for the sport but people must stop comparing the two Spaniards and let his teenaged compatriot enjoy his career without the pressure of having to live up to their expectations.Rafa Nadal said Carlos Alcaraz's rise in tennis is good for the sport but people must stop comparing the two Spaniards and let his teenaged compatriot enjoy his career without the pressure of having to live up to their expectations.

Enjoy Alcaraz but do not put pressure on him, says Nadal | Reuters

Fabio Fognini picks up his racket after throwing it to the ground during his match against Jannik Sinner at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Wednesday, May 11, 2022.Fabio Fognini picks up his racket after throwing it to the ground during his match against Jannik Sinner at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Nadal bounces back from loss to Alcaraz, beats Isner in Rome | Pro Sports | wvnews.com

Once is enough when it comes to beating Rafael Nadal on a clay court

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At 35 and after nearly two decades at or near the top of tennis, Rafael Nadal likens his body to “an old machine.”At 35 and after nearly two decades at or near the top of tennis, Rafael Nadal likens his body to “an old machine.”

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