“Ridiculous that Rafa can do anything and get away with it” Rafael Nadal slammed for calling Lorenzo Sonego to the net

Lorenzo Sonego and Rafael Nadal

World No. 4 and the second seed at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Rafael Nadal, advanced into the 4th round of the Grand Slam after defeating Lorenzo Sonego in straight-sets. Nadal defeated the Italian 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 picking his first straight-set win of this year’s Wimbledon after having dropped a set in each of his first two matches.

The win takes Rafa into the 4th round for the 10th time in his 15th appearance at the Grand Slam as he remains on course for winning his third major of the season after clinching wins in the Australian Open and the French Open. As for Sonego, he continues to wait for his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final after being denied by Roger Federer in the 4th round last year and by Nadal this year.

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“Rafael Nadal felt the momentum slipping” Fans react to the incident

While Nadal is not often involved in controversies, he found himself in the middle of one after yesterday’s match. Often cited as one of the best examples of sportsmanship, Nadal had a rare poor occasion of flouting rules during the match against Sonego. With Sonego grunting during the points, Nadal called the Italian to the net halting the match momentarily and the two had a little ‘discussion’ on the net as the chair umpire watched. While the play resumed shortly after, fans were angry over Nadal not being penalised for it.

It was done quietly, professionally and calmly. Why the problem? Would you have preferred shouting and screaming and obscenities?
— Jackie (@JayDeeNadalista) July 2, 2022

Does Nadal yell after he hits the ball? I just have missed that.
— Midnight Angel (@Midnight_A23) July 2, 2022

Because nadal felt the momentum slipping and did “something” like he always does. A fake MTO, time wasting, coaching from stands, and now asking for hindrances
— Captain Serious (@thetoewsera) July 2, 2022

You just don’t do that during a match. Imagine every time Rafa took over the allotted time his opponents pulled him for a chat.
— Mullener54 (@galfor) July 2, 2022

For Rafa of ALL people, to complain about the noises a player is making during a game is just hysterical. There arent (m)any players who make a louder or more revolting noise than he does every goddamn point.
— Laura B ?+ (@avasbar20) July 2, 2022

Ridiculous that Rafa can do or say anything he wants and it’s always perfect! Give me a break. If I shot up my body to compete, I would be banned from my sport. If I told a competitor how to behave mid-contest, I would be kicked out. And I am in my@sport’s HOF
— Jennifer Mangum (@jenndives) July 2, 2022

Yeah that was pretty off from Rafa. Not good. Broke Sonegos rhythm.
— Mullener54 (@galfor) July 2, 2022

The only thing Nadal does is to help his own career and nobody’s else. Are you saying Sonego is going to be better going forward thanks to Nadal ?‍♂️
— MAG36 (@MAG3686) July 2, 2022

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— SRF (@S_RF_CA) July 2, 2022

https://twitter.com/BenSkyWatcher1/status/1543338654348836864

Consistent with his character. Hence no surprise. The only difference is that he has become more blatant since he now is more secure & confident that can get away with everything.
— Genku (玄空) (@Dogenku) July 2, 2022

No, never, thats why he is SO LOVED, unlike someone else ?
— jubilo22 (@Euriscat2) July 2, 2022

He did it to Shapovalov in Australia this year. He’s teaching these youngsters https://t.co/Jbi0mtxdIA
— Sam (@amigatehouse) July 2, 2022

Oh yes, Mr. Nadal can complain of everything he wants and still all the press will cherish the great man. When will you all see he is not so great as he’s pictured to be?! ??‍♀️
— CMH (@Cristin75773247) July 2, 2022

https://twitter.com/rohandua19/status/1543471325900972032

https://twitter.com/Deplora26124312/status/1543475833842663425

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“Ridiculous that Rafa can do anything and get away with it” Rafael Nadal slammed for calling Lorenzo Sonego to the net

“Rafael Nadal felt the momentum slipping” Fans react to the incident

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