Thursday Thriller: Rafa survives tough test from Kyrgios, stays perfect on season and advances to Indian Wells semifinal
Rafael Nadal continues his run at Indian Wells, all part of a perfect season and an incredible career.
Witnessing greatness 🙌@RafaelNadal fires past Kyrgios in the match of the tournament 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach an 11th semifinal in the desert#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/z5ziH2HW3T
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022
The 35-year-old Spaniard was tested by the talented Aussie in Nick Kyrgios but ultimately proved to be the better player, advancing to the semifinals at Indian Wells for the 11th time in his career.
#Nadal remains undefeated in 2021 - and #Kygrios breaks another one #TennisParadise @KESQ pic.twitter.com/MBRAOfhn5R
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) March 18, 2022
It was a fiery match up of contrasting styles but Nadal showed championship composure while Kyrgios lost his cool and some racquets along the way.
Immediate reaction on thrilling Nadal-Kyrgios quarterfinal match from @BNPPARIBASOPEN tournament director @TommyHaas13! @BaileyKESQ with the bite-get! @KESQ @IndianWellsCA #IndianWells #TennisParadise #RafaelNadal #Rafa pic.twitter.com/O8syIsGRvR
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 18, 2022
Nadal, 19-0 this season, will face fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals. Alcaraz became the youngest semifinalist since Andre Agassi in 1988 after upsetting defending champion Cam Norrie on Thursday.
🇪🇸 VAMOS 🇪🇸#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/pIttMTaK8s
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022
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