Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz agreed to play in Hurlingham next week ahead of their Wimbledon campaign. The event may also have the participation of Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray.
Nadal, Djokovic, and Alcaraz have not competed in any grass tournament this season and therefore, they will take the opportunity to add some competitive practice before the Championships.
Emma Raducanu played barely half an hour on grass this year after she got an abdominal strain while playing in the first round in Nottingham.
Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic both sign up to play the Giorgi Armani Classic at the Hurlingham Club next week.
With Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud confirmed, plus Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu possibly also involved, it could literally be bigger than any event on grass so far…
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) June 17, 2022
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Ranked world no.4, Nadal played his last match on the 5th of June when he defeated world no.5 Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 in the final of the French Open to win his 92nd career title.
This season Rafael has a composed 30-3 win-loss record. Nadal conquered 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open, in Acapulco and at the French Open. Rafael was the finalist in Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked world no.3, Novak played his last match on the 31st of May when he capitulated to world no.4 Rafael Nadal 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) in the quarter of the French Open (draw).
At present, during this year Djokovic achieved a compiled 16-5 match record. Djokovic clinched 1 title in Rome. Djokovic got to the final in Belgrade.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 59 times. Their current record is 30-29 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Rafael Nadal won 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) in the quarter in Paris (French Open) on the 31st of May 2022.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
Ranked no.7, the Spaniard played his last match on the 31st of May when he surrendered to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7) in the quarter in the French Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Alcaraz has a 32-4 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, in Miami, in Barcelona and in Madrid.
Emma Raducanu in 2022
Currently the world no.11 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 7th of June when she had to retire when playing against world no.51 Viktorija Golubic in the 1st round and the scoreline was 4-3 .
Until now, during this year the Brit has a 8-11 win-loss record.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu |
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