London (AFP)
Rafael Nadal emerged victorious in four sets 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) Thursday of his electric fight against Nick Kyrgios in the second round of Wimbledon, first poster of the London fortnight .
This long-awaited clash between these two players, who are all opposed to the tense relations since the defeat of Nadal at Acapulco in February, has kept his promises. A poster worthy of a block-buster that the Australian, 43rd world, still unpredictable and nonchalant, had decided to prepare in a pub of the district of Wimbledon Wednesday evening, with some beers. A particularity of more ...
But against the Spaniard, whom he had beaten in 2014 in London, he missed a few things that his lack of preparation perhaps explains. However, the match has delivered sumptuous passages, interspersed with two services spoon Kyrgios, its trademark for months. Kyrgios' powerful service, his thrillingness and his brilliance only prolonged the game a bit, because even though he managed to steal a set, Nadal was a step up.
"It was a tough opponent and when he plays this way he's really hard to beat," said Nadal, who will face Jo-Wilfired Tsonga in the third round.
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