22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal booked his place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, following a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(6) win over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.
It was Rafa’s 18th consecutive Grand Slam win and he raised his Grand Slam record to 309-41.
Our champ next takes on American Taylor Fritz for a place in the semifinals at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The 11th seed roared past Australian qualifier Jason Kubler for his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final berth at Wimbledon.
“I think I continued in a positive way. Until the end where I played a bad game. I played a good match against a difficult opponent and I wish him all the best. In a personal way, for me to be able to be in quarter-finals after three years it’s amazing for me so very, very happy.”
On playing Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals: “Every match is different. He is playing well and having a very good year including a first Masters 1000 title, against me by the way, but we will be in the quarter-final of Wimbledon, so what will I expect.”
On the Centenary and the Parade of Champions: “Yesterday was a beautiful thing sharing court with legends of our sport. Centre Court for 100 years is something very special.”
Fabulous match today! A wee bit off but no matter because you’re through to the QF! Couldn’t and wouldn’t ask for more. Blessings for a good rest day and good practice day tomorrow and come in hard against Taylor Fritz! You are the GOAT!!! DON’T LET THE MEDIA’S STUPID QUESTIONS GET YOU – they are evil… VAMOS RAFA!
THANK YOU RAFA FOR MAKING MY 4TH OF JULY A HAPPPY 4TH YOU ARE A REMARKABLE HUMAN BEING WHO GIVES US MANY, MANY, THRILLS I KNOW YOU WORK VERY HARD AND LONG HOURS TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Wow fantastic level now just a little bit here and there cleanup but what a streak of QFs in slams
Take revenge with Fritz
Well done Rafa – another quarter final awaits. At Indian Wells Taylor Fritz beat you but you had cracked a rib and continued playing. I’m sure you can beat him on Wednesday. Vamos.
Stop giving us mini heartattacks lol.
Vamos
Solid match, Vamos Rafa❤️ But i think Rafa has to play more aggressive to have chances for the title.
Take rest and than all the best for wednesday against Fritz.
There is no doubt that Rafa is the GOAT!