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Rafael Nadal had Jannik Sinner’s number in ‘dangerous’ tennis match

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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal made light work of a teenage Jannick Sinner at the 2020 French Open despite the match going deep into the night.

Rafael Nadal won the 2020 French Open without dropping a set, the fourth time in his legendary career that he has accomplished this feat of sporting dominance. His toughest test that year — in addition to the vacant stands due to COVID-19 — was a quarterfinal matchup against future Wimbledon champion Jannick Sinner.

Their quarterfinal matchup got off to a late start. Even though the Spaniard made light work of a then-teenage Sinner in straight sets (7-6, 6-4, 6-1), the match ran until 1:30 AM. Nadal labeled playing at that time of night as “dangerous.”

“No, the problem is the weather. Having two days in the middle is not a big deal. Of course, it is not ideal to finish a match at 1:30 in the morning. But the problem is the weather,” the French Open legend said post-match. “It is too cold to play. Honestly, it is very, very cold to play tennis, no?

“I know football players play under these conditions, but is a little bit different. They are all the time moving. We stop, we come back, we stop on the changeovers.

It is a sport that you are stopped in a lot of moments, no? I think is a little bit dangerous for the body to play with these very heavy conditions. But that’s what happened today.”

Nadal boasts a perfect 3-0 head-to-head record against Sinner, although the pair would face off at distinctively different arcs in their careers. The veteran Spaniard would also beat the young Italian at the 2021 French Open.

Nadal was effusive in his praise of his opponent after the match. “Sinner is a very, very young talent with a lot of power, great shots,” he said.

“The conditions here were a little bit difficult because he was hitting every ball very hard, for me it was difficult. The ball, with this court, the spin is not there. For me, it was difficult to pull him out of the position.”

Sinner beat No. 11 David Goffin in the first round before upsetting No. 6 Alexander Zverev in the Round of 16 to reach his first major quarterfinal in just his second-ever main draw at a grand slam.

After topping Sinner, Nadal ousted Diego Schwarzmann in the semifinals and longtime rival Novak Djokovic in the finals to capture a fourth-straight French Open title.

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Jannik Sinner poised to conquer Roland Garros against fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz

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Former Tennis Star Drops Bombshell: Jannik Sinner’s Path to Victory at 2025 Roland Garros Unveiled!

Get ready for a showdown at the 2025 Roland Garros as rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz gear up to battle for the championship title. The competition is heating up, with 22-year-old Alcaraz emerging as a top contender for the trophy, having clinched victories in Monte Carlo and Rome Masters 1000 tournaments on clay courts.
The young Spaniard is on a mission to iron out the inconsistencies in his game and has showcased stellar performance in the early rounds of the French Open. Meanwhile, Sinner, known for not excelling on red clay, made a strong comeback after a hiatus by reaching the final at the Rome Masters 1000, proving his readiness to compete at the highest level.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on these two formidable players as they navigate their way through tough opponents. Expert analysis from former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone sheds light on the intense rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, highlighting the unpredictability and strength that Alcaraz brings to the court, posing a significant challenge for Sinner.

With both players demonstrating exceptional skill and determination, the stage is set for a thrilling face-off that could redefine the landscape of men’s tennis. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds at Roland Garros, where history is in the making and a new champion is poised to emerge victoriously.

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Sinner, Swiatek sail into French Open second round

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Men’s top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s reigning champion Iga Swiatek of Poland claimed opening-round victories at the French Open on Monday.

The 23-year-old Sinner cruised past Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-3, 7-5. Although Rinderknech recorded more aces, the Italian secured the win with a consistent serving performance.

“First round matches, they are never easy. I’m very happy with how I handled the situation, especially in the third set. Coming through in straight sets means a lot. We have played each other a couple of times before, so we know each other a little bit. He is an amazing player,” said Sinner, who will face veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the second round.

Second seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, while Chinese hopeful Bu Yunchaokete fell to Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic in a four-set battle, 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-1.

Four-time champion Swiatek eased past Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3.

“For sure it wasn’t an easy match especially because she played with a lot of freedom and I felt like she was going for her shots, especially the forehands down the line. I knew I needed to stay proactive and try to create and use my weapons and that’s what I did,” said Swiatek.

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The Pole will next face 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, after the 22-year-old Briton overcame China’s Wang Xinyu 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.

Following the first-round exits of Bu, Wang and Yuan Yue, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen remains the only Chinese player left in the singles draw. She will meet Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the women’s second round.

Yuan is scheduled to team up with Lulu Sun of New Zealand in the women’s doubles first round on Tuesday.

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