Rafael Nadal Advances 1st Semi-Final Since 2022 Wimbledon

On Friday, Rafael Nadal reached his first semi-final since 2022 Wimbledon. He advanced to the semi-final of Nordea Open.

Nadal had a real battle of tennis against world's No. 36 seed Mariano Navone 6-7 (2), 7-5, 7-5. 

Nadal led 5-2 in the deciding set.

After this 4-hour match that returned to Rafa's fans a lot of classic memories of the living legend, the Spanish icon said that he is not sure of playing tomorrow's match.

Nadal said during his post-match on court interview: "I lost for some moments my concentration, but I was able to hold physically until the end," adding: "That is so important for me. Let's see how I am tomorrow, but today I am alive and in the semifinals."

This is the 38-year-old tennis star's first tournament since losing in the French Open first round to prepare for the Paris Olympics on clay at Roland Garros.