ROME – They begin Italian internationals also for Rafa Nadalmaking his debut in this edition of the tournament against the qualifier Bergs, Belgian tennis player number 103 in the ATP ranking. The Spaniard, n.305, returns as a great protagonist at the Foro Italico, where he won ten times: follow the match live and all updates.
4:00 pm
Infinite Nadal, the game is his
Decisive moment of the match with Nadal coming back from 0-40 and holding serve, taking the lead to 4-2 and maintaining the break advantage over Bergs.
3.53pm
Napolitano passes the turn
Nice success for Stefano Politanowho he was supposed to meet Berrettini and who instead faced the American Wolf, defeating him in two sets with the score of 6-2, 7-6 (7-3).
3.50pm
Bergs doesn’t give up
Bergs doesn’t give up, saving himself from a possible 1-4 and holding serve, shortening to 2-3 against Nadal. There is still play at the Foro Italico in this third and decisive match.
3.43pm
Nadal holds serve
Now the advantage is concrete, Nadal holds serve well and extends 3-1 over Bergs in the decisive match.
3.38pm
Break by Nadal
Rafa Nadal takes the lead in the third set, breaking Bergs’ serve and taking the lead at 2-1!
3.33pm
Nadal lights up the Central
Bergs puts Nadal in difficulty, but he holds serve and inflames the Central crowd by unleashing a couple of spectacular shots. 1-1 in the decisive set.
3.31pm
Arnaldi’s rival changes
Matteo Arnaldiwho will take the field after Bergs-Nadal on the Centrale of the Foro Italico, changes opponent: after Machac retires, victim of an influenza virus, the lucky loser Harold Mayot, Frenchman number 130 in the ATP Ranking, enters the draw.
3.26pm
Bergs ahead
Bergs holds serve, despite a combative Nadal. 1-0 in the third set. The Belgian wins the best exchange of the match so far and asks for an ovation from Central.
3.22pm
We start again at Central
Slightly longer break on Centrale before the start of the third and decisive set for the toilet break requested by Bergs. She starts again with the Belgian serving.
3.16pm
Nadal wins the second set!
Game fought, but won by Rafa Nadal, who puts the match back on a draw by taking the second set 6-3! It’s 1-1 at central.
3.11pm
Comeback cocciaretto
The turn passes Elisabetta Cocciarettowho came from behind to overcome the Mexican Zarazua with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
3.09pm
Bergs tries again
Another good turn of serve for Zizou Bergs, who scores three aces and comes back, taking it 3-5, before playing everything on Nadal’s serve.
3.05pm
Nadal with strength
Nadal takes another risk on serve, granting the break opportunity to Bergs, before regaining control of the game and taking the lead at 5-2 in the second set.
2.58pm
Bergs holds on to the set
Service round played with authority by Bergs, who serves well and stays in the running, taking the lead at 2-4 in the second set against Nadal.
2.52pm
He extends Nadal
A difficult game for Nadal, who first wastes and then cancels a break point: the Spaniard extends to 4-1 in the second set against Bergs.
2.43pm
Shorten Bergs
First game of the second set won by Bergs, who closes the gap on Nadal, now ahead 3-1.
2.42pm
Another blue elimination
The blue expedition of the day has another elimination, it is that of Giorgia Pedonedefeated in two sets by WTA number 120, Sramkova.
2.39pm
Nadal changes gear
Nadal holds serve at zero and extends on Bergs, taking a 3-0 lead in the second set.
2.38pm
Sigh of relief for the viewer
The gentleman who fell ill in the stands leaves the Central on his legs, accompanied by the rescuers. Probable investigations, but he breathes a sigh of relief.
2.36pm
Break by Nadal
It’s another Nadal at the start of the second set: Rafa ahead 2-0 over Bergs.
2.31pm
The game starts again and Nadal wins the game
We start again after a ten minute interruption and Nadal closes the first game of the second set, winning it to zero.
2.27pm
Match still stopped
The situation apparently returned to calm in the stands, but the match still remains suspended. Meanwhile, Nadal confronts his staff, while Bergs remains focused.
2.21pm
Illness on the Central, match suspended
A spectator seems to have fallen ill and it is Nadal himself who attracts the attention of the emergency services. Match temporarily suspended. (Learn more)
2.18pm
Passaro Company
First blue joy of the day, with Francesco Passaronumber 240 in the world, who surprisingly beats the Frenchman Rinderknech, number 73, 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7) after canceling three match points against his opponent.
2.13pm
Bergs wins the first set!
Rafa Nadal’s debut in Rome is going uphill: the Belgian Zizou Bergs takes the first set 6-4, despite the Spaniard’s initial break.
2.07pm
Nadal loses serve
Perhaps a crucial break in the first set, with Bergs breaking Nadal’s serve and going ahead 5-4 with the turn of serve in his favor when the game resumed.
2.03pm
Bergs doesn’t give up an inch
After the change of court, Bergs returns very determined and wins the serve, bringing the match back to a draw, 4-4 in the first set.
1.58pm
Nadal takes the lead again
After two consecutive lost games, Nadal takes the lead again, holding serve and sparking applause from Central with the first big shots of the match. 4-3 for the Spaniard in the first set.
1.55pm
Bergs evens the score
Bergs holds serve, putting the first set back in balance, reaching Nadal at 3-3. Another double fault followed by an ace for the Belgian.
1.49pm
Break also for Bergs
Immediate reaction from Bergs, who comes back from 0-30 and breaks Nadal’s serve, reopening the first set.
1.42pm
Break by Nadal
Acceleration from Nadal, who breaks Bergs’ serve and extends to 3-1 in the first set.
1.37pm
Third game fought
Third game fought with Nadal who had to come back from a solid Bergs to take a 2-1 lead.
1.33pm
Bergs holds serve
Zizou Bergs responds to Nadal and holds serve, committing a double fault and hitting an ace. 1-1 at Central.
1.28pm
Nadal wins the first game
Authoritarian start by Rafa Nadal, who holds serve and only concedes a 15 to Bergs.
1.28pm
We start at Central
Sunshine and a good crowd, we start at the Centrale del Foro Italico with the match between Nadal and Bergs. Majorcan service.
1.22pm
Two more eliminations
The Azzurri’s day didn’t start in the best way: in addition to Stefanini’s elimination, she was also immediately out Federica Di Sarraopposed to a too superior Gracheva, and Andrea Vavassori. he was also liquidated in two sets by the German Koepfer.
1.19pm
Nadal’s debut broadcast free-to-air
It will be possible to follow the match between Nadal and the Belgian Bergs live. All the info here.
1.16pm
Stefanini eliminated, Nadal soon
Finished the women’s match he saw Lucrezia Stefanini surrender in straight sets to Linda Niskova, which won 6-3, 7-6 (7-1). Soon on the field Central of the Foro Italico the long-awaited debut of Rafa Nadalwho faces the Belgian Bergs.
1.05pm
What time Nadal vs Bergs
The match between Nadal and Bergs will take place at the Centrale del Foro Italico immediately after the match between Lucrezia Stefanini and Linda Niskova, which started at 11am.
