"Rafael Nadal was flat on his back, bleeding, and still came back to win, I can’t believe what I just saw" - Tennis fans applaud the Spaniard's 2022 US Open R2 win × 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

Rafael Nadal was flat on his back bleeding and still came back to win - Tennis fans applaud the Spaniard s 2022 US Open R2 win

By Parag Jain Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Rafael Nadal enters third round at the US Open Rafael Nadal's majestic run at this year's Grand Slam tournaments continues as he improved his win-loss record to 21-0 on Thursday. In the second round of the 2022 US Open, the Spaniard fought back after losing the first set to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 22-time Major winner also improved his head-to-head against the 60th-ranked Italian to 14-4. However, as Fognini said before the match, he made things extremely difficult for Nadal, especially in the first set. The Italian took just 34 minutes to break him twice and take the first set for a 1-0 lead. Fognini was once again in control in the second set, leading 4-2 when the Spaniard stepped up his game to win 16 of the next 19 games and close out the match. The 36-year-old even suffered an injury to his nose when his racquet bounced off the court and hit his face during the fourth set. While some fans raised concerns at the level that Rafael Nadal was playing, suggesting that it wasn't enough to go all the way, most were thrilled to see the Mallorcan display his grit for the nth time, coming back from a set down to win the match. "I'm amazed at the effect AO22 has had on me as a Rafan. I've discarded the typical Rafan attitude of pessimism & anticipating the worst in favor of believing in the impossible. Last year I'd have been down in the dumps. Today, I was still calm & hopeful," a fan tweeted. Adi Sharma@adi2088I'm amazed at the effect AO22 has had on me as a Rafan. I've discarded the typical Rafan attitude of pessimism & anticipating the worst in favor of believing in the impossible. Last year I'd have been down in the dumps. Today, I was still calm & hopeful #VamosRafa #RafaelNadal?14I'm amazed at the effect AO22 has had on me as a Rafan. I've discarded the typical Rafan attitude of pessimism & anticipating the worst in favor of believing in the impossible. Last year I'd have been down in the dumps. Today, I was still calm & hopeful #VamosRafa #RafaelNadal? "Congratulations Rafa. You found the solutions and your rhythm against a very tricky opponent. And we’re onto round 3. Take care with your preparations and see you on Saturday. Every time you’re on court is a gift. Vamos," a user posted. Linda ........@VamosRafaCat@RafaelNadal Congratulations Rafa??you found the solutions and your rhythm against a very tricky opponent ?and we’re onto round 3Take care with your preparations and see you on Saturday Every time you’re on court is a gift Vamosssss!!234@RafaelNadal Congratulations Rafa??you found the solutions and your rhythm against a very tricky opponent ?and we’re onto round 3Take care with your preparations and see you on Saturday Every time you’re on court is a gift Vamosssss!! https://t.co/fAQ7ANbr2x "Very weird match. Rafa though I know coming back from a long lay off, but the level of tennis specially in first 2 sets was anything but Rafa's tennis. I hope he does hold up physically but things are looking very tight," another fan wrote. Sayan@Tweets_by_Sayan@josemorgado Very weird match. Rafa though I know coming back from a long lay off, but the level of tennis specially in first 2 sets was anything but Rafa's tennis. I hope he does hold up physically but things are looking very tight3@josemorgado Very weird match. Rafa though I know coming back from a long lay off, but the level of tennis specially in first 2 sets was anything but Rafa's tennis. I hope he does hold up physically but things are looking very tight Here are a few more reactions: Olly @Olly_Tennis_Another Rafael Nadal special comeback 38256Another Rafael Nadal special comeback https://t.co/tAGJo2ZWJ6 ifighted@ifightedHe was flat on his back and bleeding and he still came back to win that match. I can’t believe what I just saw. There is only one #RafaelNadal?457He was flat on his back and bleeding and he still came back to win that match. I can’t believe what I just saw. There is only one #RafaelNadal? No Match Windy, No?@nomatchwindynoR2

Messy. Freakish. I hid behind my phone most of the time. So relieved we get to see our boy this weekend. We love you, @RafaelNadal! Onto round 3! VAMOS!!! 1029R2Messy. Freakish. I hid behind my phone most of the time. So relieved we get to see our boy this weekend. We love you, @RafaelNadal! Onto round 3! VAMOS!!! https://t.co/ui9zFIkTX3 Diogo@dioooogooo@josemorgado its rafa we know he can turn things around, but after the first set and a half i thought no way rafa wins today. he coulnt make 3 shots in a row.. ive never seen him like that6@josemorgado its rafa we know he can turn things around, but after the first set and a half i thought no way rafa wins today. he coulnt make 3 shots in a row.. ive never seen him like that Raj Gupta@RAJ_LSCGOATDAL was on god level from the 2nd half of the 2nd set. I dare anyone to stop him from getting grand slam no.23. positive way to be in the 3rd round.

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#USOpen8GOATDAL was on god level from the 2nd half of the 2nd set. I dare anyone to stop him from getting grand slam no.23. positive way to be in the 3rd round.#VamosRafa #RafaelNadal?#USOpen https://t.co/TXpHFFlWp4 Nadal King Of Courts @EBollerupI cannot believe what we just witnessed! Yet another monster fight. Congrats our warrior ?
On to next round. Probably with blue eyes as @rafanadalla has predicted #RafaelNadal? #USOpen202213I cannot believe what we just witnessed! Yet another monster fight. Congrats our warrior ?On to next round. Probably with blue eyes as @rafanadalla has predicted #RafaelNadal? #USOpen2022 Sarah@OfficialSar13I feel like by now we should all know to never count @RafaelNadal out because he just has a knack for finding his way back #RafaelNadal? #USOpentennis #VamosRafa #Legend31I feel like by now we should all know to never count @RafaelNadal out because he just has a knack for finding his way back #RafaelNadal? #USOpentennis #VamosRafa #Legend Varun Lamba@VarunLa92620851Through to 3rd round, some scary moments along the way, including smashing your nose with your own racket. but we move. 23rd Major loading. VAMOS RAFAAAA
#USOpen #RafaelNadal?2Through to 3rd round, some scary moments along the way, including smashing your nose with your own racket. but we move. 23rd Major loading. VAMOS RAFAAAA#USOpen #RafaelNadal? https://t.co/W1GrbBDZSV Wivo@WivoRNRAFAEL.
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I don t understand how I started that bad - Rafael Nadal after his US Open R2 win

Rafael Nadal is through to the third round Rafael Nadal will square off against Richard Gasquet in the third round of the 2022 US Open on Saturday. The two players have faced each other 17 times, with the Spaniard winning every single match. 91st-ranked Gasquet has managed to take only four sets from Nadal so far. The last 12 encounters have been won by the Mallorcan in straight-sets. In a press conference after his second-round win, Nadal expressed his amazement at the dismal start he had to the match against Fognini. He also stated that he was playing much better in the practice sessions compared to the matches. "Happy after a terrible start. I don't understand yet how I started that bad because the feeling before the match was good," Rafael Nadal said. "I was lucky that Fabio made some mistakes and I was able to start putting some balls in and finished the match playing much better. I am practicing much, much better than what I am playing. That's a positive thing. So I need to make that happen in the matches." Also Checkout:- US Open 2022 Results Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × 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