22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal will square off against the talented Italian Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships on Saturday.
This will be the first meeting between the pair, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.
Date: July 2, 2022
Match time: Rafa is third match on Center Court. Around 5 PM local time / 12 noon EDT – New York, Montreal / 5 PM BST – United Kingdom / 6 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / Sunday 2 AM AEDT – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa on playing Lorenzo:
“He’s a player with a very positive attitude, good serve, great forehand. Third round match against a difficult player. The only thing that I can expect is a difficult match. I need to play well. That’s the only way to have chances to keep going. I know him. I like the way he plays. He’s a very dangerous opponent.”
The Italian player has made the third round at all three majors this season. He reached the fourth round at the All-England Club last summer and so far this fortnight he has taken out grass-court specialist Denis Kudla in five sets and Hugo Gaston in straights. He owns a 3-13 record against Top 10 opponents.
Our champ is looking for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, and third Wimbledon trophy.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Done and dusted with minimal drama just what the Dr. Khawar ordered:)
So Far Rafa Playing great with His sheer grit and sonego not playing his best. Come on Rafa Win this in straight sets please
Good Luck Rafa enjoy your game make the crowd cheer and applaud your magical exciting tennis.
Wishing you all the best in round 3! Vamos! So nice to see you are playing with comfort and no pain! Love your shot making!
All the best Rafa and God bless you
You can do this, Go Rafa! Vamos! We will always be here cheering for you GOAT!
All the best, Rafa. Stay safe; stay tough👏👍🤛💪🍀🎾❤️
Best of luck! Vamos Rafa!
Rafa with all my very best wishes for your match tomorrow v Sonego. Enjoy the game and remember to stay safe. Take no risks my Champion. Buena Suerte 🇪🇦🇪🇦☘☘❤❤
Good luck and Vamos Rafa❤️
Wishing you the best of luck Rafa, always with you, Vamos x
You, Rafael are amazing with all the hard work you put into your tennis!!! Keep up the great work but don’t let it disappoint you if not all goes as well as you would like !!! You have been doing great work for years. Keep strong and healthy dear. I am 67 years old and have been following you for many,, many years!