15:36
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 3:4
Nadal is now trying to become a little more active himself so as not to let Zverev develop. The Spaniard manages to do this very well, especially with his own serve, and so he easily makes it 3:4.
15:32
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 2:4
Outstanding what Zverev has played here so far. With a cracking backhand along the line, the Hamburger secures the 4:2. Incidentally, his service rate is now over 90 percent.
15:29
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 2:3
Nadal certainly needs his serve against an Alexander Zverev in top form here today. The Spaniard now beats his first ace and is able to complete his service quite confidently in the end.
15:25
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 1:3
Alexander Zverev’s forehand can be the decisive tool here today. So far, this comes with enormous precision and a lot of speed. Nadal has not yet found a remedy.
15:20
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 1:2
Of course, Zverev can’t play such a game without making mistakes. The hamburger now makes two mistakes on the return and so Rafael Nadal can also register here on the scoreboard.
15:19
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0:2
Zverev starts incredibly strong! He continues to put the Mallorquin under complete pressure and, from his point of view, is already heading towards the break at 30:15.
15:14
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0:2
It is important for Zvererv to start the match well even with his own serve. The 25-year-old succeeds very well at first. After his first ace, the German leads 40:0. Although Zverev then leaves two opposing points, he gets the 2-0 in the end.
15:11
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0:1
Yes indeed! The Hamburger takes the Spaniard’s serve here! Again and again he plays with a good length on Nadal’s backhand and immediately follows. A confident and good start from Zverev.
15:10
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0-0
Zverev has the early breakball here! The German is the more active player in rallies and has good length in his game.
15:09
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0-0
However, the first longer rally goes to Zverev, who opens the point with a great backhand and moves up strongly with the forehand.
15:06
R.Nadal – A.Zverev 0-0
Nadal serves to start this match and immediately secures the first point after a forehand error by Zverev.
14:52
Tenth duel!
The two opponents meet for the tenth time today. The record speaks clearly for Nadal at 6: 3. However, Zverev has won three of the last four games against the Spaniard, including one on clay. The two players have faced each other five times so far.
14:39
Title number 14?
Because on the other side there is none other than the clay court king himself. Rafael Nadal, meanwhile on the hunt for the 14th French Open title, proved that he is not yet on the scrap heap. In over four hours he fought Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals with a chronic foot injury that has been causing him problems for a long time and could also play a role in a possibly long match today.
14:25
Warning shot at the right time!
After his easy opening win, Alexander Zverev had to deal with Sebastian Baez in round two. The underdog won the first two sets against Zverev, who was then able to fight back and turn the match around. As a result, Zverev seemed much more stable and focused. The German played his best tennis, especially against co-favorite Carlos Alcaraz. that he will need again today!
14:05
Warm welcome!
Hello and hello to the first semi-final of the French Open 2022. Who will be aiming for the title at Roland Garros on Sunday? This question will be answered today! Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal will play the first finalists from around 3 p.m.!