Rafael Nadal - Wimbledon Championships 2010
Having made his breakthrough at the 2008 Wimbledon, when winning an epic final against Roger Federer, Nadal went from strength to strength and soon overtook Federer to become number one ranked player in the world. He had a slight slip last year after picking up a few injuries but he now looks back to his best after winning the French Open last month and regaining the world no.1 ranking from his Swiss rival.
Latest Rafa Nadal Wimbledon Tennis Odds
The young Spaniard has won a brilliant seven Grand Slam titles so far with only the US Open eluding so far in his illustrious career, his win at Wimbledon in 2008 was a remarkable triumph for Nadal who had been only been considered a clay court player before then. He has proved that on his best form and fitness he can take on Roger Federer and beat him on his favourite surface on Centre Court. The final of 2008 Final for many, is considered the greatest Tennis match of all time with the two best players in the world locking horns on the most famous court in the World and for that Nadal has to be applauded.
In fact Nadal will head to SW19 in 2010 knowing that he has not been beaten at Wimbledon since 2007 after he missed the tournament last year through a knee injury, Nadal was devastated to miss out on defending his title and that is sure to spur him on in 2010. He has had a good year again so far after recovering from another knee injury he picked up in Australia at the start of the year, since being on the clay he has exuding confidence and gotten back to winning ways making him a very dangerous player at Wimbledon.
Conclusion
Nadal's chances this year are interesting, all the attention is on Federer leaving Nadal with the opportunity to sneak through the draw and we know that if he gets on a roll he is more than capable of going all of the way. He looks to have cleared up his knee problems which will be a relief for his punters and he will be desperate to put on a good show for his British fans.
Rafael Nadal Grand Slam Wins
- Australian Open - 2009
- French Open - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
- Wimbledon - 2008
