"Sometimes it's too good what he does" - Frances Tiafoe on facing Rafael Nadal in 2022 US Open 4R × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 News

I ve seen him growing up I ve played and practiced against him sometimes it s too good what he does - Frances Tiafoe on facing Rafael Nadal in 2022 US Open 4R

By Anirudh Modified 04 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Frances Tiafoe faces Rafal Nadal in the 2022 US Open 4R. Frances Tiafoe doesn't feel the need to study or do a video analysis of Rafael Nadal's game since he watched the Spaniard keenly while growing up, before practicing and playing against him once he turned professional. The American has been in fine form at the US Open this year. On Saturday, he beat Diego Schwartzman 7-6(7), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, where he will play the World No. 3. Speaking at his post-match press conference, Tiafoe said he was excited to face the Spaniard in New York. "Yeah [don't really have to study videos of Rafa], I mean, you've seen him so much. I've seen him growing up. I've played against him, practiced against him. You know what he's going to do. Sometimes it's too good what he does. But I'm ready. I mean, I'm excited. I'm excited. We're going to play on Ashe. Yeah, the best court in tennis. I'll be ready to give my best stuff," he said. Christopher Clarey @christophclareyNadal's Grand Slam record in 2022:

22-0

Bring on Frances Tiafoe9610Nadal's Grand Slam record in 2022:22-0Bring on Frances Tiafoe The biggest challenge when facing Nadal, according to the World No. 26, was matching the Mallorcan's intensity. "I think for everybody is his intensity. Match his intensity from the first point to the last. You can't really have any dips. He takes advantage of it. How good his forehand is, right? Once he gets ahold of his forehand, it's tough to get him out of that pattern. I'm just going to have to be really aggressive and try to make him play to me, not me play to him," he said.

Now I believe I can beat him - Frances Tiafoe on facing Rafael Nadal in US Open 4R

Frances Tiafoe is confident of his chances when he faces Nadal in the 2022 US Open 4R. Frances Tiafoe and Rafael Nadal have gone head-to-head twice before, with the former World No. 1 coming out on top on both occasions without dropping a set. Their first meeting came in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Australian Open, where the 36-year-old won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to go through to the semifinals. Their next, and latest, clash happened at the Madrid Masters that year, where the 22-time Grand Slam champion emerged victorious 6-3, 6-4. karlcalaguas12 @karlcalaguas12Rafael Nadal vs. Frances Tiafoe for the 3rd time career in their careers. This will be their 2nd meeting at a Slam (AO19) in which Nadal won comfortably. I won’t be surprised though if Tiafoe wins a set due to different factors.Rafael Nadal vs. Frances Tiafoe for the 3rd time career in their careers. This will be their 2nd meeting at a Slam (AO19) in which Nadal won comfortably. I won’t be surprised though if Tiafoe wins a set due to different factors. The American, while well aware of those two results, believes that he's a much better player now and is confident of getting his first win against Nadal. "Yeah, I'm definitely a different player from 2019, playing much better. Yeah, I mean, I'm not going to have that first time playing him, excited to play. Now I believe I can beat him. If I end up playing him, I'm definitely going to come after him," he said. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी