Merciless Nadal marches into French Open quarterfinals

Paris - Third seed Nadal will now face Argentine Diego Schwartzman for a place in the semifinals

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By Reuters

Published: Mon 7 Jun 2021, 9:58 PM

Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday and book a place in the French Open quarterfinals.

The Spaniard, looking to claim a record-extending 14th Roland Garros singles title and become the only man with 21 Grand Slam singles crowns, has won 35 consecutive sets in Paris.

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World number 19 Sinner, who at 19 years old has been labelled as the next big thing in tennis, hit a brick wall on court Philippe Chatrier after leading 5-3 in the opening set.

Third seed Nadal will now face Argentine Diego Schwartzman for a place in the semifinals.

Reuters

Published: Mon 7 Jun 2021, 9:58 PM

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