![]() ![]() The result keeps alive his hopes of a third consecutive Grand Slam crown. ![]() ![]() And the contest was in the balance when he broke first in the fourth set.īut at 4-3 down, Nadal showed all of his fighting qualities, winning three games in a row to seal his win in dramatic fashion. He duly got back to his feet though, but after breaking again was then rocked up a stirring fightback from his opponent.Ĭerundolo broke twice to take control, and despite wasting three set points at 5-3, eventually closed out the game. Nadal's build up to Wimbledon has been hampered by his long-standing foot injury, and there was a scare for the 22-time Grand Slam champion early in the third set when he slipped on court. Cerundolo competed well at the start of the second, wasting another break point at 2-2, before the No 2 seed took control to move into a two-set lead. In a match where strong winds hampered both players, Nadal was given a tough test by the Argentine youngster, having to save three break points at 4-4 before taking the first set. Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon ahead of his semifinal match against Nick Kyrgios, informing All England Club officials Thursday that he will not be able to play due to a seven. ![]()
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