He's right. 2019-2020 NBA Finals Game 4 Full Game Replay, 2019-2020 NBA Finals Game 3 Full Game Replay, 2019-2020 NBA Finals Game 2 Full Game Replay, 2019-2020 NBA Finals Game 1 Full Game Replay. Mens quarter-finals Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson (Wimbledon 2018) – Wednesday July 11, 2018. Just a wonderful match , and why 5 setters in grand slams should never be adjusted. Performance & security by Cloudflare, Please complete the security check to access. "I think it was great quality tennis," said Nadal. Those who do will miss him when he's gone. Vamos Rafa....absolute lionheart and respect to Del Potro...two warriors going at it proper. The Spaniard prevailed in five sets, 7-5 6-7(7) 4-6 6-4 6-4 after almost five hours. I'll blame it all on her"(On his brother's brilliant match) "oh, I didn't watch! This match would have been a great final. Nadal - 4/10 It did, however, jump on the "It's Coming Home!" When you remember England is in its first World Cup semifinal in 28 years: The four-hour, five-set epic between Federer and Anderson finished just over one hour before the World Cup semifinal kicked off in Russia -- safe to say not many people stayed for the "Battle of the Big Serves" between John Isner and Milos Raonic on Court No. But World No. This accomplishment is so well deserved especially after a very tough last year and all the tireless work you've put in, on and off the court. True sportsmanship at the end of the match. Some inspired Wimbledon fancy dress this year -- including 'Strawberry Man'. The duel lasted 4:48 at Centre Court, the longest match of the tournament this year at the All England Club. Some familiar faces in the Royal Box ☺️#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/9YUnPhVxNl. But it was a nervous end to the set for Nadal as he saved five break points in his next two service games - the second game lasting over 12 minutes. Nadal saved three break points before an imperious forehand winner put him 5-3 up and he put away a simple volley to finally finish off Del Potro, then made his way around the net to embrace his weary opponent as he lay on the court following another tumble. The best match I've ever seen! World No. The two-time champion, missing Wimbledon after his return following a hip injury, certainly looked the part, and sounded it, too. Andy Murray made his return to Centre Court on Wednesday -- as a commentator during the Nadal-Del Potro match. Read about our approach to external linking. Nadal [2] bt del Potro [5] 7-5 6-7 (7-9) 4-6 6-4 6-4, WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS     In some ways he deserves to go through too. The South African had lost each of his previous 10 sets against Federer. pic.twitter.com/r3mabb4cQs. Nadal climbs over the net and strides to Delpo's baseline to embrace him. After the match, Nadal and del Porto embraced. Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Nadal only dropped seven games against Del Potro in that year’s Roland Garros semi-finals, but the ‘Tower of Tandil’ pushed him to the brink at Wimbledon. Both men incredible. World class sportsmen! • Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI |, Fantasy football: Darren Waller tops Week 5 tight end rankings, NFL postpones Broncos-Patriots game after another positive test, Fantasy football: Josh Allen tops Week 5 quarterback rankings, Fantasy football: D.K. Fed and Raf - two greatest ever in the two best matches of the tourno. Nadal is bidding to win his third Wimbledon title and his second Grand Slam of the year, having secured the French Open in June. Kudos to this young fan. #Nadal #DelPotro #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/TdEn24Nvlu. Nadal went into the final set with much of the momentum after drawing level with a break midway through the fourth set. Metcalf tops Week 5 wide receiver rankings, Iga Swiatek beats American Sofia Kenin in French Open final. Phenomenal stuff! Sportsmanship at its finest.After four hours and 47 minutes of pure theatre, @RafaelNadal shares a touching embrace with Juan Martin del Potro #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/TykAQAPReH. Wimbledon.com uses cookies. 1. Nadal even had time for a rest when he took a seat in the front row of Centre Court: A front-row seat on Centre Court...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/RATrKv9Xiy, Del Potro said afterward: "I enjoyed a lot of the match of today. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent. @24 No one is bothered if you will watch anymore of Wimbledon. Djokovic is 26-25 in his career against Nadal, but Nadal has claimed victories in their last two meetings. The Spaniard also lost the third set, before rallying in the final two sets to take the match. That fifth set is one of the best sets I have ever seen. The Argentine kept his nerve and pushed Nadal to a deuce of his own in the following game before the Spaniard got the crucial break he needed to win the match. With England playing Croatia in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, football fever gripped Wimbledon -- although the All England Club still did not break ranks from its decision not to show the match on the big screens around the grounds. Nadal - 176 Center Court – 2018 Wimbledon Grand Slam Championship – Quarter-Finals. Neither player gave anything away on serve in a tight third set, but an errant Nadal backhand gave the Argentinian three set points. What spirit to still keep going at this level. A rare sight at Wimbledon as Roger Federer’s serve is broken by Kevin Anderson, ending a streak of 85-straight holds for the defending champion which dated back to the opening set of last year’s semifinal against Tomas Berdych. Your email address will not be published. Wimbledon 2018: Anderson upsets Federer in 4:14 match, Wimbledon: Serena Williams one match from finals after win, Wimbledon: Serena Williams clinches spot in quarterfinals. ", Former British number one Tim Henman on BBC Two. Pete Sampras’ record of 118 successive holds between Wimbledon 2000 and 2001 remains intact. Loving @andy_murray's insightful commentary on @bbctennis. Rafa is a great champion.". Sportsmanship #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Lpe98B9mKd. It was amazing match when no one will bowed each other and maintain strong aggressive heart to win the match, but Rafael had strong perseverance to captured first and fourth sets. He's just a powerhouse of a player. Mike's latest victory means he will overtake Croatia's Mate Pavic as world No. Delighted to see Rafa applaud him off the court. It was such a great effort from Del Potro. Mike Bryan is playing in his first Wimbledon Championships without brother Bob, who continues to recover from a hip injury. That was one incredible match. Rafa has CONFIRMED he is the #1 player not only in the rankings, but overall. 1 when the latest rankings are released Monday. Rafael Nadal will face Novak Djokovic in a mouthwatering Wimbledon semifinal after beating Juan Martin del Potro in a Centre Court classic Wednesday. Nadal - 66/34 We [ran] a lot. It was evenly balanced and full of drama until near the end - Nadal even jumped into the crowd at one point during a rally, and saved five break points in the final set. #Wimbledon, Take a bow, you two. I thought Federer vs Anderson was best match of the tournament but this beats it. 2 seed, won the first set before dropping the second to his Argentine counterpart. They were excited to keep watching tennis between Rafa and me. Puts overpaid footballers to shame. Bob had a special celebratory message for his brother. Nadal needed four hours and 48 minutes to battle past Del Potro 7-5, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Who says you can't support both Roger and Rafa at Wimbledon? The Spanish second seed will play 12-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals. That deciding set was some of the best tennis I’ve EVER seen. He didn't make the same mistake this year, though: Nico Rosberg's not taking any chances at #Wimbledon this year...#bbctennis pic.twitter.com/9jm77p6xvK. Rafa has looked really good this tournament but Novak will be another huge test for him. You cannot beat this type of one on one competition, just sensational. 85 games won on serve...@KAndersonATP is the first player to break the Roger Federer serve at #Wimbledon since Tomas Berdych in last year's semi-final pic.twitter.com/nLrPrFX2nY. The two-time champion won 7-5 6-7 (7-9) 4-6 6-4 6-4 hours after Roger Federer lost to Kevin Anderson. 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