Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal on and what time does it start? Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal will take place on Friday 8th July, 2022 – not before 15:30 (UK)
Where is Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal taking place? Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal being played on? Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal
What channel is Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal on in the UK? Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal will be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal in the UK? Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
NICK KYRGIOS
Nick Kyrgios will feature in his first Grand Slam semi-final after seeing off a dogged Cristian Garin on Wednesday and, since his fractious win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round, the volatile Aussie has been a more focused animal and looks a highly dangerous player right now.
RAFAEL NADAL
Rafael Nadal’s injury problems reared their head in his quarter-final clash with Taylor Fritz but, as he so often does, the Spaniard dug deep into his considerable reserves to clinch the match in a deciding set, but the toll this will have taken on his abdominal issue does leave some doubts about his ability to continue in the competition.
THE PREDICTION
Where to start with this one? There is concern that this match will not even go ahead given that Rafa Nadal is clearly plagued by an abdominal injury at present. That he was even able to finish his match against Fritz in the quarters, let alone win it in the fifth, is a testament to his warrior-like abilities, but there has to be some concern over his ability to recover in time to face a red-hot Nick Kyrgios. The pair have a frosty relationship to say the least, which adds another dimension to this semi-final, and Kyrgios knows that this year could well be his best chance to clinch a Grand Slam title. He has served superbly throughout the tournament and if Rafa is even a little restricted when it comes to movement then the Aussie looks more than capable of winning this. A fit-and-firing Nadal is a different story but with the doubts hanging over his physical condition, the temptation is to back Kyrgios here, even if the match does take place.
