Rafa Nadal goes to the semifinals of Roland Garros after beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and 6-0. Although he suffered, Rafa Nadal achieved a favorable result and sneaks into the next round of the tournament.
Rafa Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman: Roland Garros match today live
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and 6-0) Nadal to semis!
Rafael Nadal is already in the Ronald Garros semifinals after defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and 6-0 after two hours and 45 minutes. The Spanish suffered to defeat the Argentine, who showed great tennis on the center court. There was a moment of doubt in the third set for Nadal , but he knew how to react and get his best version, disconnected from Schwartzman . He is already waiting in the semis for Novak Djokovic or Matteo Berrettini , the last two quarter-finalists.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 5-0) Another Nadal break!
What end of the game is Rafa Nadal doing. Schwartzman fought more in this game but could not answer the Balearic, firm as a stone at every point.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 4-0) Game for Nadal
Only two points has Schwartzman made in this fourth set, a reflection of how the Argentine has disconnected. Another game for Nadal to serve.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 3-0) Another break for Nadal
Another break for Rafa Nadal , second in this fourth set. Schwartzman is definitely touched, gone from the game, he has even dropped his racket after a point from the Spaniard.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 2-0) Strengthens the break Nadal
Rafa Nadal takes his game to the service, who sees how the game becomes more and more expensive. Diego Schwartzman is mentally touched, who is late and makes gestures that invent his disconnection.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 1-0) Christmas Break!
How Nadal’s fourth set begins! Diego Schwartzman’s service breaks at the first change. The Argentine seems to be touched.
(6-4, 4-6, 6-4) Set to Nadal!
Game in target the one that Rafa Nadal makes to Diego Schwartzman . It can be a key moment of the game. He got up after a bad start to the third set and defeated the Argentine with good tennis. Fourth and hopefully last set. Schwartzman will start serving.
(6-4, 4-6, 5-4; 40-0) Three set balls
Nadal has earned three set balls after very good services. He is close to his second set.
(6-4, 4-6, 5-4) ¡Break for Nadal!
How Rafael Nadal has risen! From a moment of weakness, the best tennis of the Spanish is born, which manages to break Schwartzman’s serve. The balloon that so many times had worked for the Argentine today this time condemned him. He will serve to win his second set.
(6-4, 4-6, 4-4) It’s from Nadal!
The best Nadal has woken up once again, who puts one more march to equip himself with the Argentine, who is very much alive.
(6-4, 4-6, 3-4; 40-0) What a great Nadal!
Rafa Nadal grows once again. The Spaniard rises to serve with a neat and incontestable game.
(6-4, 4-6, 3-4) Another blank game
Diego Schwartzman repeats, a blank game for Rafa Nadal . He is very strong in the rally and forces the Spanish to make a mistake.
(6-4, 4-6, 3-3) Game for Nadal!
A couple of ace reinforce the morale of Nadal , who takes his game.
(6-4, 4-6, 2-3; 15-30) Nadal suffers
Nadal is having a hard time carrying the weight of the game right now. He’s a bit cooler on the court and he’s full of confidence.
(6-4, 4-6, 2-3) Nadal blank
Diego Schwartzman continues to surprise, now I play a blank for Nadal for 2-3. The game is going to be very long.
(6-4, 4-6, 2-2) Nadal takes it
Nadal ends the game with a double smash for 2-2 and tied.
(6-4, 4-6, 1-2; 15-15) Flat and tough Schwartzman
They are both tennis players giving rackets with an exalted finesse.
(6-4, 4-6, 1-2) Schwartzman is still fine
What a rally is going on in the center court of this Ronald Garros . Great level of tennis for both. Schwartzman takes it, despite Nadal’s insistence on his backhand.
(6-4, 4-6, 1-1) Nadal breathes
Rafa Nadal had staked himself at this point in the game, he was failing what he does not usually fail. A couple of easy shots that missed. But he recovered, those who always enter and recover his foot entered.
(6-4, 4-6, 0-1) Start the third set, up Schwartzman
On serve Diego Schwartzman at the start of the third set. It is taken by the Argentine, who maintains his dynamics, third game in his favor in a row.
(6-4, 4-6) Schwartzman takes it!
The Argentine breaks the service in the last game, taking the second set. Both tennis players have already broken their unbeaten record in the tournament. This will go at least to the fourth set.
(6-4, 4-5) How Schwartzman hits!
Strong parallel with his right hand to get 4-5 in this second set Diego Schwartzman . He will play the rest to try to win the second set.
(6-4, 4-4) Nadal does not fail!
Rafa Nadal plays well and keeps Schwartzman at bay. The Balearic who will now seek the break remains firm.
(6-4, 3-4) Game for Schwartzman
Great game that both tennis players have given in this seventh game of the second set. It is taken by Diego Schwartzman , who sweated to break the dynamics of three consecutive games on the Spanish side. At the service of Nadal again now.
(6-4, 3-3) Nadal blank!
Rafa Nadal’s perfect game that hits the table. Go from the initial 0-3 to 3-3 in the sixth game of this second set. Leave Schwartzman blank.
(6-4, 2-3) Break Nadal!
Rafa Nadal regains stability with the break, returning that of Schwartzman’s second game. He needed the second, after the initial 40-0, to achieve 2-3 in this second set.
(6-4, 1-3; 40-0) Three break balls for Nadal!
Here is already the reaction of Rafa Nadal. He hit the ball from the Balearic Islands to achieve three break balls. Play the last one.
(6-4, 1-3) Nadal reacts
Now Rafa Nadal signs with his serve, who only gave up one point after a parallel that was too long.
(6-4, 0-3) Strong on his serve Schwartzman
It reinforces the break Schwartzman , which is placed 0-3 up. It is his turn to react this time to Nadal , who will now go to the service.
(6-4, 0-2) Break the Schwartzman serve!
Schwartzman impeccable forehand to the rest, Nadal Pillaging misled and begins behind on the scoreboard in the second set.
(6-4, 0-1; 30-40) Break ball for Schwartzman
Tremendous rally between Nadal and Schwartzman that falls on the side of the Argentine. Two unforced errors by the Spanish and a rise to the net by Diego go from 30-0 to 30-40.
(6-4, 0-1) Schwartzman starts well
This second set begins with Schwartzman on serve. It is taken by the Argentine who wants to change the dynamics of the party. Nadal, to his.
(6-4) First set for Rafa Nadal!
Rafael Nadal takes the first set of the match after 42 highly contested minutes with Diego Schwartzman . The Argentine was able to break a game against the Balearic Islands but he managed it twice. He knew how to change the height of his right hands after his break that disconnected Schwartzman . Nadal firm makes semifinals.
(5-3; 40-0) Three set balls!
Rafa Nadal has three set balls after a good start to play. He is one step away from the first set.
(5-3) Rafa Nadal breaks!
Rafael Nadal breaks Diego Schwartzman’s serve again. It took four balls of break to achieve it. The Balearic came to be placed with 40-0 but the Argentine recovered for 40-40. A double fault on serve convicts Schwartzman .
(4-3; 40-0) Another three break balls for Nadal!
Nadal changed slightly the height of his balls and that has notably confused Schwartzman , who sees his service uphill again.
(4-3) Take back the Schwartzman break!
Missile with Schwartzman’s right to take advantage of his second break ball. The Argentine returns to balance the party. Pure personality.
(4-2; 0-40) What a Schwartzman reaction!
Three break balls now for Schwartzman who has managed to find Nadal’s tickles after the break. Two errors and a double fault make it 40-0. The Balearic has to lift three balls.
(4-2) Break the Nadal service!
How well Rafa Nadal did everything to achieve the first advantage in this first set. Blank break that will take its toll on Schwartzman .
(3-2; 40-0) Three break balls for Nadal!
Rafael Nadal has risen one more level right now. Incontestable for Schwartzman, who has been able to do little in previous games.
(3-2) Rafa Nadal takes it!
The Spaniard knows how to suffer and is used to it. He put one more gear after 30-30 and closed with two very precise games and full concentration.
(2-2; 30-30) Raise the level Schwartzman!
Go parallel to defend Schwartzman , with whom he achieved 30-30 in the game to Nadal’s serve that is presenting the most opposition.
(2-2) It’s from Schwartzman!
After a great balloon and a good rally, Diego Schwartzman takes away, who shows why he is in the quarterfinals of Ronald Garros.
(2-1; 40-40) Save the two Schwartzmans!
He played tough and had Schwartzman faith to turn it around. The same.
(2-1; 40-15) Two break balls for Nadal!
In the rally Nadal is out of the ordinary and he continues to show it. Two breaking balls for the Balearic after a great exchange between the two tennis players.
(2-1) Game for Nadal!
With his serve the Balearic is impeccable, who concedes very little and is serving strong and close to the line. He went 40-0 but Schwartzman took a point after a big hit. Nadal closed after a precise parallel.
(1-1) Schwartzman solves
Schwartzman was able to recover after a bad start to serve. He forced a couple of errors as the Spaniard to take his first game.
(1-0; 30-30) Problems for Schwartzman with his serve
Nadal got to put 30-15 to serve but the Argentine reacted. The Spaniard is confident and does not hesitate to hit hard.
(1-0) First game for Nadal!
Nadal’s first game against Schwartzman . It was the Balearic to serve and closed the game 40-15 after a good ace, the first of the game.
(0-0) The Nadal-Schwartzman begins!
The match between Rafael Nadal and Diego Schwartzman of Ronald Garros’ quarterfinals begins for a place in the semifinals. 10 times the Spanish won the Argentine for one that the South American achieved.
3:25 pm – Both tennis players hit the court!
They are already on the Philippe Chatrier Rafael Nadal and Diego Schwartzman . Warm-up, first shots and soon the match between the Spanish and the Argentine will begin.
3:20 pm – The semi-final match is with Djokovic or Berrettini
Ronald Garros’s final draw saw the Nadal-Schwartzman winner and the Djokovic – Berrettini winner meet in the semi-finals for a spot in the final. If the Spaniard succeeded, it would very possibly have to face the Balkan. One more time.
15:10 h – Nadal and Schwartzman arrive strong
Both Rafael Nadal and Diego Schwartzman arrive at this appointment without giving up any set in the tournament. “He comes with confidence, because his dirt tour had not been the best and here he has started to win games,” said the Manacori about the Argentine, but he sees himself at a “high level and that is going to be more.”
3:00 p.m. – Sakkari still in play – Swiatek
The Maria Sakkari – Iga Swiatek is still being played at Philippe Chatrier. Greek Sakkari beat the first set 6-4 and is about to resolve the second [5-4 (40-0)]. After them, it was the turn for Nadal and Schwartzman on center court.
2:50 PM – Welcome to the live narration of Nadal’s game at Roland Garros 2021!
Good afternoon! Welcome to this live of Rafael Nadal’s Roland Garros quarter-final match against Diego Schwartzman . Second week of competition in Paris and second game in it for the manacorà this Wednesday, June 9. Nadal will compete again in the Philippe Chatrier, where he has lifted the trophy of this Grand Slam 13 times. The current world number 3 faces the Argentine, number 10 in the ATP.
Nadal left a great level in his match against Jannik Sinner , one of the great promises of Italian tennis, with only 19 years old and number 19 in the ATP. The Spaniard showed that he is on his track and remains the clear favorite to achieve number 14 this season on French soil. Before Sinner , he already defeated Alexei Popyrin, Richard Gasquet and Cameron Norrie .
This Tuesday the first two Ronald Garros semifinalists, the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and the German Alexander Zverev , met. The Hellenic defeated the Russian Medvedev (6-3, 7-6 and 7-5) and the German to the Malaga Alejandro Davidovich (6-4, 6-1 and 6-1). After the duel between Nadal and Schwartzman , it will be the turn of Novak Djokovic and Matteo Berrettini , from which the fourth semifinalist will come out.
