Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal sees off Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to seal quarter-final spot

05.07.2022 - 01:03 eurosport.com

Rafael Nadal survived a late fightback to move into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon following a 6-4 6-2 7-6(6) win over Botic van de Zandschulp.

Van de Zandschulp was ranked 57 last year as he broke the top 100, but his quarter-final run at the US Open has lifted him to a career-high 25.

Ad/> The 26-year-old Dutchman was playing to reach the same stage at SW19, having beaten experienced Frenchman Richard Gasquet at the weekend.

WimbledonWimbledon order of play, Day 9 — When are Djokovic, Norrie, and Jabeur playing?7 HOURS AGO Nadal, for his part, had beaten Italian youngster Lorenzo Sonego to face his opponent and the Spaniard was looking to add yet another Grand Slam win to his resume.

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