VIDEO. Nadal demolishes Wawrinka in exhibition before Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal looked in fantastic form playing an exhibition on grass against Stan Wawrinka before Wimbledon

Nadal Wawrinka

Rafael Nadal wasn’t sure about playing in the Wimbledon this year after struggling so much with his foot injury at the recent French Open. Eventually, after successful treatment, the King of Clay decided to give it a shot. Nadal did not play any warm-up tournament before Wimbledon but opted to play an exhibition at the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London.

Nadal played his first match against Stan Wawrinka and he impressed the local fans with his form. The Spanish sensation won 6-2 6-3 in just 61 minutes playing fantastic tennis.

Here is the video.

Rafael Nadal in 2022

Rafael Nadal

2 - 1win/loss

Hard
2-1
37 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.4, Rafael 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.

At present, during this year Rafael achieved a composed 30-3 record. Rafael clinched 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open, in Acapulco and at the French Open. The Spaniard reached the final in Indian Wells.

Nadal
French Open
Nadal's Record
 

Stan Wawrinka in 2022

Stan Wawrinka

1 - 4win/loss

Hard
0-2
Clay
1-2
39 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.265, Stan played his last match on the 16th of June when he capitulated to world no.35 Tommy Paul 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in London (draw).

At present, during this year Wawrinka owns a composed 3-5 record.

Wawrinka
London
Wawrinka's Record

Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka squared off 22 times. Their current record is 19-3 for Nadal. Before, the last time they locked horns, Rafael Nadal won 6-4 6-4 in the 3rd round in Paris (BNP Paribas Masters) in October 2019.

Here the video highlights.