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‘I don’t like that!’ – Kim Clijsters and Alex Corretja defend Rafael Nadal over service criticism at 2022 US Open

Eurosport tennis experts Kim Clijsters and Alex Corretja have defended Rafael Nadal from criticisms over the length of time of his service games. Over the years it has been pointed out that Nadal seems to take far longer to serve than most players, even with the serve clock now in action. Ad John McEnroe said earlier this year he believes Nadal «gets away with more» because he is such a great player, and he was cited by a reporter in Nadal’s post-match press conference after his first-round win over Rinky Hijikata.

Andy Murray to play on but regrets early career: 'I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have done'

Andy Murray has said that tennis still makes him happy despite his injury struggles, but regrets he did not enjoy his early career success enough. Murray reached world No. 1 in 2016 and has won three Grand Slam titles — Wimbledon twice and the US Open once — plus two Olympic gold medals.

Why Rafael Nadal was 'a little bit nervous' during US Open first-round victory over Rinky Hijikata

Rafael Nadal may have swept past Rinky Hijikata in impressive fashion after losing the opening set of their US Open first-round clash, but he also revealed that he was «a little bit nervous» during the match. The second seed fell a set down to the Australian in a surprising start to the encounter but rallied to eventually win out, 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3, to reach the second round, where he will face Fabio Fognini. Ad When he came to reflect on the match afterwards, Nadal admitted that nerves played a part in him losing the opening set after having had to contend with injuries in the lead up to the tournament.

Rafael Nadal drops first set but rallies to defeat Rinky Hijikata at US Open

By George Ramsay, CNN

Tenacious Nadal downs wildcard Hijikata in US Open return

NEW YORK: Second seed Rafael Nadal faced a surprise test in his first US Open appearance since winning the 2019 title, as he overcame 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday (Aug 30) in the opening round.

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

Rafael Nadal was involved in a testy exchange with a journalist after it was put to him that he receives preferential treatment from umpires. The incident came after the Spaniard roared back from a set down to beat Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, eventually sealing a 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 win to progress to round two where he will face Fabio Fognini. Ad A delighted Nadal said in his on-court interview that he was “super happy” to return to Flushing Meadows, but his post-match press conference was a more tense affair.

Rafael Nadal defeats wildcard Rinky Hijikata on US Open return

Rafael Nadal lost his opening set at the US Open for the first time in his career but was buoyed by his recovery to beat Rinky Hijikata.

US Open day 2: Emma Raducanu’s title defence over at first hurdle

Emma Raducanu’s defence of the US Open title is over after a first-round loss to Alize Cornet.

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‘I don’t like that!’ – Kim Clijsters and Alex Corretja defend Rafael Nadal over service criticism at 2022 US Open

Andy Murray to play on but regrets early career: 'I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have done'

Why Rafael Nadal was 'a little bit nervous' during US Open first-round victory over Rinky Hijikata

Rafael Nadal drops first set but rallies to defeat Rinky Hijikata at US Open

Tenacious Nadal downs wildcard Hijikata in US Open return

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

Rafael Nadal defeats wildcard Rinky Hijikata on US Open return

US Open day 2: Emma Raducanu’s title defence over at first hurdle