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Wimbledon 6/30 Preview: Bernakis Vs. Nadal
Day four of Wimbledon sees the return of Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek following the crushing losses to both home favourites on Wednesday when Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu suffered second-round exits on Centre Court.
Nadal will hope to bolster his bid for a third crown at the All England Club, following a tough first-round victory over Francisco Cerundolo, with Novak Djokovic already hitting top form against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round. It’s Ričardas Berankis on Centre Court for the Spaniard today. While Swiatek is looking to break through on grass in the Grand Slams, having added a second French Open title only this month. The dominant Pole faces Dutch player Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove on Court One in the second round after dominating Jana Fett last time out.
Meanwhile, British hopes at Wimbledon were revived by a sensational performance from Katie Boulter, who fought from a set down to defeat former World No 1 Karolina Pliskova on Centre Court. It came after Heather Watson finished off Wang Qiang to reach the third round in a match that was interrupted from last night, but Alastair Gray was defeated in straight sets by Taylor Fritz.
Earlier, a stunning display from Nick Kyrgios fired the Australian to a straight sets win over Filip Krajinovic. Kyrgios was faultless in running away with the victory in 85 minutes and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in round three after the number four seed beat Jordan Thompson in straight sets.
Follow all the action from day two live, including the latest results, reaction and analysis from the All England Club
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Wimbledon: Rain delay: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis
The covers are off! Loud cheers as the staff sprint across Centre Court to reveal the grass.
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Jack Rathborn30 June 2022 19:07
Wimbledon: Rain delay: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis
The roof is closed. We should have play soon.
Loud applause across Centre Court.
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Jack Rathborn30 June 2022 18:58
Wimbledon: Rain delay: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis
A correction to the correction: They have now decided to shut the roof.
Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:51
Wimbledon: Rain delay: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis
Correction: They are not shutting the roof, which is odd. It is teaming down here on Centre Court.
Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:48
Wimbledon: Rain delay: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis
Berankis faces break point at 30-40 after edging a forehand long but digs in to put away the forehand at the net.
Deuce. Nadal crushes the backhand winner down the line but is denied after the forehand creeps long.
Another forehand error from Nadal, on the run, but Berankis nets on the forehand side.
Incredible! Brilliant play from both players as Nadal scrambles to scoop up a volley at the net from Berankis - who taps away the volley!
And it will be the last point for a 10 minutes or so. It’s started raining so the covers are on and the roof will close on Centre.
Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:44
Wimbledon: Alex De Minaur *4-3 Jack Draper - play suspended due to rain
The covers are on!
Rain suspends play. Perhaps at a good moment for Draper as De Minaur was building momentum.
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Jack Rathborn30 June 2022 18:43
Wimbledon: Alex De Minaur *4-3 Jack Draper
This is already turning into a classic, a tremendous atmosphere on Court One.
Draper with some spectacular shots, including a lob.
But the Aussie is fighting fire with fire, with emotion spilling out already after each big point won.
De Minaur with a smash to nudge ahead at 4-3.
Jack Rathborn30 June 2022 18:41
Wimbledon: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 3-0 Ricardas Berankis - Nadal breaks!
Nadal breaks through! Two winners in a row from the backhand side - the second a wonderful pass after Berankis came into the net - sets up 0-30. Berankis was cool all third set but gets tight and pushes the backhand long, then Berankis shovels the forehand long of the baseline.
In a blink of eye, suddenly this is a lot more straightforward for Nadal and a quickfire hold to love consolidates the break.
Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:34
Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 1-0 Ricardas Berankis *
“Vamos” mutturs Nadal after Berankis goes long at 0-15. He knows he’s in a tricky spot but an ace down the line seals the opening hold.
Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:31
Wimbledon: *Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 4-6 Ricardas Berankis - Berankis takes the fourth set!
Berankis emerges into the early evening sun to serve for the set - Nadal floats a return long and suddenly he has three set points at 40-0.
Nadal goes long again and as Berrankis challenges the call, he turns around a pumps his fist to his box. Great recovery from Berankis to force the fourth!
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Jamie Braidwood30 June 2022 18:25


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