'It is incredible' - Mats Wilander stunned by Rafael Nadal's problem-solving abilities after Felix Auger-Aliassime win

Mats Wilander was hugely impressed with Rafael Nadal’s problem-solving skills in his win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round of the French Open. Nadal had his back to the wall against a rampant opponent, who took the Spanish great to a fifth set at Roland-Garros for only the third time in his career. Ad/> Auger-Aliassime had the momentum heading into the fifth set, but Nadal stepped up his level to take down the Canadian in a thrilling finish.

/> Roland-GarrosFrench Open 2022 Highlights: Nadal batles back in epic to set up Djokovic clashAN HOUR AGO Nadal was put under huge pressure, but he mixed things up in the fifth — shortening points on occasions and getting the job done to set up a meeting with great rival Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals. “He was number two today for most of the match,” Wilander said in the Eurosport studio. “He learns his lessons so quickly.

It takes three or four games, then he understands it is not working and he has to change.” Wilander feels Nadal has got better at adapting to different scenarios the older he has got. 'Getting sharper and sharper' — Henman and Wilander impressed with Djokovic French Open order of play, Day 9 — Swiatek, Medvedev and Tsitsipas in action “As the older he has got, the more willing he has been to change his game and do a little bit more with the ball, some slices and drop shots and serve and volley a bit,” Wilander said. “Both him and Novak are becoming smarter on the court, as maybe Father Time is catching up.

“They never stop learning. It is incredible the problem-solving abilities of Rafael Nadal. «His hands.

They are unbelievable. Those chipped backhands that he hit. The last point.