Rafael Nadal is measured this Thursday against the Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the round of 16 Masters 1000 of Rome. The Spaniard arrives in this match having destroyed the American John Isner 6-3, 6-1.
The Balearics were solid at all times on his 2022 debut in a tournament he has excelled in ever since won 10 times, the tennis player who has done it the most times. Since his arrival in Rome, Nadal has been cheered by all the Italian fans and he has returned their love.
Now Rafa Nadal faces a game demanding against a Shapovalov who beat Lorenzo Sonego in three sets in his match. The Canadian arrives as world number 16, although previous clashes between the two are favorable to Spanish.
Of the 5 times they faced each other, 4 fell on Manacor’s side against one from the Canadian. The last time they met was in the quarter-finals of the australian open, a Grand Slam that Rafa Nadal ended up winning in an epic match. In this tournament, Nadal is the defending champion and defend his title.
Schedule and where to see Nadal Shapovalov
Rafa Nadal and Denis Shapovalov face it Thursday May 12 on the central courtyard of the Foro Italico. As confirmed by the tournament organization, the match will take place from 7:00 p.m.. On the Antena 3 Deportes website you can follow the match with the last hour and the chronicle.
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