Major injury concerns for Rafael Nadal ahead of the French Open
Concerns are mounting for Rafael Nadal after he crashed out of the Italian Open amid a worrying performance against Denis Shapovalov.
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Ailing Nadal falls in Italian Open third round to Shapovalov
ROME: 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.
Iga Swiatek stumbles over Rafael Nadal quiz, Casper Ruud wants Carlos Alcaraz revenge - Rome Diary
Bianca gets her wish Bianca Andreescu’s name frequently comes up in conversation when people talk about players with high tennis IQ. Ad/> When in form, the 2019 US Open champion is not someone many players would want to face on a tennis court and on Wednesday, Andreescu was asked if she felt that way about any of her peers. WTA RomeSwiatek in elite company with 25-match run, relishing 'exciting' Andreescu clash4 HOURS AGO “I've been watching Iga (Swiatek) play, so I'm sure that's going to be pretty tough because she also likes to change the rhythm, she's a very strong fighter.
Rafael Nadal says he is 'living with an injury' after foot issue in defeat to Denis Shapovalov at 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. Nadal cruised through the first set, but was limping and grimacing by the end of the match as Shapovalov fought back to win 1-6 7-5 6-2. Ad/> It is Nadal’s earliest exit in Rome since 2008 and raises questions about his fitness ahead of the French Open, which starts on May 22.
Injury worries mount for Nadal after Italian Open exit
Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.
Injury worries mount for Rafael Nadal as foot problem ends Italian Open hopes
Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.
Rafael Nadal sparks French Open concern with injury admission after Italian Open exit
Rafael Nadal has confirmed that his chronic foot injury flared up in his 1-6 7-5 6-2 loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open. The world No 4 admitted that he was "living with an injury" with the French Open less than two weeks away, where he will be hoping to compete for a record 14th title in Paris and 22nd Grand Slam overall.
Downing Street was like 'last days of Rome' during lockdown, Andy Burnham says
Andy Burnham has said Downing Street was like the 'last days of Rome' during the pandemic as he responded to news of further Partygate fines live on the radio. The additional 50 fines for breaches of Covid rules follow more than 50 which were already handed out last month including to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.