Rafael Nadal is in the process of a first round clash with Francisco Serundro in Wimbledon on Tuesday.
The 22nd Grand Slam Champion has had an even better year so far, winning the Melbourne Summer Set before winning both the Australian and Mexican Open.
After fear of injury, the French Open was the next conqueror, and the 36-year-old was at least ready for this year’s tournament exhibition event.
Still, Nadal hasn’t played in the Wimbledon final since 2011 and is facing a man rushing into the scene this year. Cerundolo will reach the semi-finals at the Miami Open, approaching his debut at SW19 with relatively little pressure.
This is all you need to know about the first round of collisions.
Nadal vs. Cerundolo date and start time
Nadal vs. Cerundolo will start their first round of meetings with Yana Fett at 1:30 pm in their second match scheduled for Tuesday afternoon on the Center Court.
Nadal vs. Cerundolo’s view
TV channel: On Tuesday, the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage will begin at 11:00 am on the BST with a red button, and the BBC One program will begin at 1:45 pm on the BST.
Live stream: TV License Fees-Payers can stream tennis actions over the next two weeks via the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, and app.
Live blog: Keep up all coverage on the Standard Sports exclusive match blog.
Francisco Cerundolo made it to the Miami Open semi-finals earlier this year
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The pair has never met.
Nadal vs. Cerundolo Prediction
The issue of Nadal’s injury is certainly worth considering, but the fact of the matter is that Nadal won more ATP matches this year than his opponent managed in his career.
Argentina boasts a decent serve and Nadal hasn’t had much success in Wimbledon in the last few years, but his ferocious forehand will prove too much.
Nadal wins straight set..