Wimbledon fans cite Federer absence for fewer international fans in 2022
Wimbledon fans have attributed a lower-than-expected turnout to fewer international spectators due to the absence of fan favourite Roger Federer.
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Wimbledon: ‘Worst surface’ – Lower-ranked players see grass as chance to beat GOAT Rafael Nadal, says Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander says that lower-ranked players see grass as an opportunity to get a result against “greatest of all time” Rafael Nadal, but he has also paid tribute to the 22-time Grand Slam winner’s longevity. Nadal secured his place in round three of Wimbledon following a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 win over Ricardas Berankis — meaning the No. 2 seed remains on course for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam singles title.
Wimbledon 2022: What Brits are playing at Wimbledon today? How many Brits are left at Wimbledon?
There are four Brits left in contention in the Wimbledon singles – with two in action on day five.
Friday at Wimbledon: Djokovic, Norrie on Centre Court, Watson on No 1
Top seed Novak Djokovic and British No 1 Cameron Norrie will be on Centre Court in the third round of the men's singles at Wimbledon on Friday.
‘I never fear about that day’ – Rafael Nadal admits he came close to retiring just weeks before Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal has admitted he was close to retirement just weeks before Wimbledon as he remains on course for his third Grand Slam this year.
Who has won most men's Grand Slam titles? Most Wimbledon titles? Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic
Two tallies that tennis fans keep a very close eye on remain: who has the most men's Grand Slam singles titles, and who has the most Wimbledon crowns? Following his incredible triumphs at both the Australian Open and the French Open, Rafael Nadal has pulled clear of his great rivals, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 22 Grand Slam singles titles to his name. Ad/> The Spaniard is looking to further extend his record number at Wimbledon this fortnight, while Djokovic will be desperate to claw back another and defend his title at SW19 at the same time.
Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas advance to third round at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal made it through to the third round of Wimbledon for the 11th time after getting past Ricardas Berankis 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal vs Ricardas Berankis LIVE: Spaniard wins in four after play stops for an hour
Rafael Nadal is facing world No 102 Ricardas Berankis on Centre Court in his Wimbledon second round. The second seed is hoping to get his hands on the trophy to extend his Grand Slam record to 23 titles, pulling further ahead of rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. He is also in contention for the Calendar Grand Slam after winning the first two Majors of the year for the first time in his career.