You never forget walking out on Centre Court for the first time... @Taylor_Fritz97 recalls his five-set classic with @RafaelNadal last year #Wimbledon
(VIDEO) Fritz recalls five-set classic with Nadal at Wimbledon: "That was my first time walking out on Centre Court and playing Rafa and it was incredible"
ATPFriday, 30 June 2023 at 02:30
Top-ranked American Taylor Fritz took a trip down memory lane in preparation of this year's Wimbledon, as he recalled his quarterfinal epic against Rafael Nadal at last year's event.
Despite dropping the first set and dealing with an abdominal injury, Nadal rallied to pull off a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) victory. The 4 hour 20 minute thriller remains etched in Fritz's mind, and the World No.9 recounted his experience.
"That was my first time walking out to Centre Court and playing Rafa, and I was super excited for it," said Fritz. "I had beaten him earlier in the year and thought I had a good chance."
Nadal would pull out of the tournament before facing Nick Kyrgios in the semifinal, stating he had aggravated his abdominal injury during the match against Fritz.
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