The tennis player from Manacor has once again ignited the controversy with the Canadian
Rafe Nadal and Dennis Shapovalov have finished the quarter-final match of the 2022 Australian Open in the midst of much controversy. The Canadian tennis player has been very upset by the defeat and has said a few words that have been echoed in the main white sports newspapers.
“Not only do you play against him, but also against the judge.” This is what the born in Tel Aviv, causing a series of comments around his words. Faced with this, the Manacorí has had a bestial reaction and has referred to the opinion issued by the 22 year old tennis player.
Rafa Nadal responds to Denis Shapovalov’s accusations
In this way, Rafa Nadal has answered: “it is not true that he has preferential treatment on the track; Shapovalov has made a mistake.” It has been the forceful phrase that the Spanish has left when he has been consulted about what his rival in the quarterfinals said. It was one of the questions that has been asked and rather than argue, it was clear.
In addition, Nadal was also in charge of arguing what was done during the match and what caused the discomfort in the Canadian. “I knew that I took a little more time at the end of the first set. Normally they give you a little more time and I took 30 seconds more. He also added: “I think I needed it and the referee acted correctly. I abide by the rules. I think he was wrong to protest.”
The Spaniard has subtracted controversy from the matter
Among other things, Nadal also appealed to the ‘toilet break’ rule, something that is properly written and that covers him in his performance against Shapovalov. In this way, he has flatly rejected that there is any kind of preference with him and with the great tennis players that make up the circuit.
Finally, he has thrown a dart at his rival, about which he mentions his age. “I guess it’s hard for him to accept defeat and he’s frustrated. He’s young and we all make mistakes.” In this way, the Manacorí has closed a chapter and before entering into controversy, he has resorted to the regulations for his defense.