Nadal Squeaks by a Qualifier

The announcer called it a sure thing, “Nadal would loose against qualifier Robert Kendrik.” Others thought it would be a cake walk for Nadal who is picked to challenge Federer for the Wimbledon title. Number 1 vs Number 2 in the world. That hopeful match up almost didn’t happen thanks to Robert Kendrik.

Two of the first three sets went to Kendrik 6-7 (4), 3-6, 7-6 (2). Then in the fourth set Kendrik was only two points away from knocking out the #2 player in the world when Nadal took over. He finished out the fourth set winning 7-5, and then followed that up with 6-4 victory in the fifth to close out Kendrik and win the set.

Nadal will meet Andre Agassi next who won today over Andreas Seppi in three straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-4. That will be a great match up to watch and from Agassi has been announcing, his last Wimbledon tournament.