Rafael Nadal overcomes hitting himself in face with own racket to beat Fabio Fognini in US Open second round
By Ben Morse, CNN
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Venus and Serena Williams bow out to apologetic Czech pair in US Open 2022 women’s doubles first round
Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova could not help but apologise after knocking Venus and Serena Williams out of the US Open women’s doubles in the first round. Teaming up for the first time in more than four years, the Williams sisters may well have just played their last doubles match together with Serena expected to retire – although she has been coy on the matter at Flushing Meadows.
US Open 2022: Nadal Berdarah-darah, Lolos ke Babak Ketiga
Petenis top Rafael Nadal melewati duel empat set melawan Fabio Fognini untuk lolos ke babak ketiga US Open 2022. Nadal comeback sebelum akhirnya menang.
Rafael Nadal recovers from bloody nose and shaky start to defeat Fabio Fognini
Rafael Nadal recovered from a very shaky start and a bloody nose inflicted by his own racket to defeat Fabio Fognini and reach the third round of the US Open.
Serena and Venus Williams knocked out of doubles' play by Czech duo at US Open
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN
US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes freak racquet injury and Fabio Fognini to reach third round
Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday. The Spaniard defeated Italy's Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 but only after suffering a bizarre self-inflicted injury when leading 3-0 in the fourth set. The four-time champion, and holder of a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, was hurt when his racquet bounced back off the court as he stretched for a ball and hit him squarely on the nose.
US Open: Serena Williams swansong echoes into the third round
Serena Williams’ Little Black Dress packed more shine than the New York night. Just as well then as the American superstar let some of that sizzle rub off on her play. The 23-time major winner thumped 38 winners en route to a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 second-round win over the world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit. The Estonian powerhouse repeatedly pushed the 40-year-old onto the backfoot, but Serena reached and stretched, chased and charged the Arthur Ashe Stadium, using the two hours and 27 minutes in the middle to underline that her defence was as deep as her offence was destructive. Next up for Serena and her diamond-encrusted sparkle is the Aussie world No. 46 Ajla Tomljanovic.
Rafael Nadal defeats Fabio Fognini in four sets in second-round US Open match
NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal cut himself on the bridge of his nose with his own racket when it ricocheted off the court on the follow-through from a shot, leaving himself bloodied and dizzy during his second-round victory at the US Open.