Nadal falls to Hurkacz in Rome Open second round
ROME: Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Rome Open in the second round on Saturday (May 11) with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.
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Rafael Nadal still weighing up French Open dilemma after Rome exit
Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open starting this month after he was eliminated from the Italian Open in straight sets by seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal overpowered by Hubert Hurkacz at Italian Open - ESPN
ROME — There was no doubting Rafael Nadal's commitment and desire during his first meeting with a top-10 player in 1½ years.
Pep Guardiola Expects Manchester City To Be Pitch Perfect Against Fulham
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on Saturday after training on long grass. City, bidding for an unprecedented fourth successive English title, are renowned for a possession-based passing game suited to the slick, watered surfaces they are guaranteed at their Etihad Stadium home. City manager Guardiola said his side benefited from a slower pitch when they won at Nottingham Forest last month because it led to the home team missing several excellent chances.
Andy Murray to make return from injury at Challenger event in Bordeaux
Andy Murray will return from injury at next week’s ATP Challenger Tour event in Bordeaux.
Rafael Nadal Wants To Lose Fear Factor After Winning Rome Opener
Rafael Nadal said that he can no longer afford to fear injury after battling into the second round of the Rome Open on Thursday, with Roland Garros looming on the horizon. Clay court icon Nadal bounced back from a set down to beat qualifier Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Italian capital with a gritty performance which will need to be improved upon when the Spaniard faces his next opponent, world number nine Hubert Hurkacz. Should he progress further Nadal also has last year's winner, world number four Daniil Medvedev, and the beaten finalist Holger Rune on his side of the draw.
Djokovic targets peak form in Paris after patchy start to season
Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defence, after the world number one skipped last month's Madrid Masters and arrived early in Rome to continue his preparations for the year's second Grand Slam.
Nadal happy to be playing third straight event after injury return
Rafa Nadal said he is encouraged by his steady progress after returning from injury last month, as the 14-times French Open champion continues his preparation for Roland Garros at this week's Rome Masters.