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'I am sad, I am suffering' - Rafael Nadal on 'painful' issue after loss to Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final

Rafael Nadal has spoken of his immense disappointment and frustration at not being near his best physically during his defeat to Taylor Fritz in the final at Indian Wells. Fritz claimed the biggest title of his career to defeat a visibly struggling Nadal and break the Spaniard's perfect start to 2022 in stunning fashion in the ATP showpiece in the desert. Ad/> Nadal, who was the red-hot favourite heading into the final, saw his 20-match streak come to an astonishing halt as the 20th seed claimed a 6-3 7-6 victory to become the first American to lift the trophy since Andre Agassi in 2001.

Fritz snaps Nadal's 20-match streak to lift Indian Wells title

Taylor Fritz snapped Rafael Nadal's 20-match winning streak as the Californian claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells.

Taylor Fritz ends Rafael Nadal's winning run in Indian Wells final

Taylor Fritz has snapped Rafael Nadal's 20-match winning streak as the Californian claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells.

Nadal's perfect start to season ends as 'stubborn' Fritz wins Indian Wells title

Rafael Nadal's perfect start to the season came to an end on Sunday after Taylor Fritz defeated the Spaniard in the Indian Wells final to claim his first Masters 1000 title.

Taylor Fritz credits high pain tolerance for Indian Wells success

Taylor Fritz said his stubborn streak and a high pain tolerance helped him win the Indian Wells title on Sunday after an ankle injury almost forced the American to pull out of the final against Rafael Nadal. Fritz overcame excruciating pain to snap Nadal's 20-match winning run with a 6-3 7-6(5) victory in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament, becoming the first American to capture the crown since Andre Agassi over two decades ago.

Sad Rafael Nadal contemplates new injury concern as claycourt season looms

Rafael Nadal is facing renewed injury concerns after his 20-0 unbeaten run to start 2022 ended with a straight-sets defeat to 20th-ranked Taylor Fritz in the ATP Indian Wells Masters final. The 35-year-old Spanish superstar was reluctant to discuss the upper body injury that hindered him against Fritz, insisting "it's his day," but he couldn't hide his disappointment and the worry about what it might mean for the claycourt season and his chances of a 14th French Open title." "Honestly, I wanted to make it perfect before clay," Nadal said of a 2022 hardcourt run that saw him win an epic Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev and lift the trophy in Acapulco.

Kelly Whaley sets new Ladies European Tour record with 8 consecutive birdies at Aramco Saudi Ladies International

JEDDAH: Breakout US golf star Kelly Whaley set a new Ladies European Tour record with an incredible eight birdies in a row on Sunday’s final day at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund.

Fritz credits high pain tolerance for Indian Wells success

Taylor Fritz said his stubborn streak and a high pain tolerance helped him win the Indian Wells title on Sunday after an ankle injury almost forced the American to pull out of the final against Rafa Nadal.

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'I am sad, I am suffering' - Rafael Nadal on 'painful' issue after loss to Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final

Fritz snaps Nadal's 20-match streak to lift Indian Wells title

Taylor Fritz ends Rafael Nadal's winning run in Indian Wells final

Nadal's perfect start to season ends as 'stubborn' Fritz wins Indian Wells title

Taylor Fritz credits high pain tolerance for Indian Wells success

Sad Rafael Nadal contemplates new injury concern as claycourt season looms

Kelly Whaley sets new Ladies European Tour record with 8 consecutive birdies at Aramco Saudi Ladies International

Fritz credits high pain tolerance for Indian Wells success