Rafael Nadal hit an unbelievable shot to get the Italian crowd going.
WATCH: “Down and Out” – Rafael Nadal suffers an incredible fall but still manages to win an unbelievable point against Zizou Bergs; fans react

Rafael Nadal made a stunning recovery to win a point(Via Imago/X)

Rafael Nadal got the Italian crowd going after hitting an unbelievable shot against Zizou Bergs in the first round of the Italian Open. After a rather slow start, the Spaniard started to hit some amazing shots to get back in the game.

The Belgian had taken an important first-set lead against Nadal and was on the verge of causing an upset. However, the Spaniard changed up his style and came right back in the second set. He displayed some amazing shots along the way to get the crowd going.

Fans went crazy as Nadal pulled off an amazing save. “Down and Out” commented a fan, who was impressed with the shot. There were similar reactions from the others, as comments filled up the X page.

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Nadal’s grit was on display as he desperately put the balls in, not allowing his opponent to steal any more points. One specific shot was when the Spaniard moved swiftly to return a timely shot and win the point. He fell after hitting a low volley but soon got up in time to return the ball and continue the rally, to win the point.


Similarly, Nadal saved the match in the last set and his place in the Italian Open. He beat Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the second round and book a spot against Hubert Hurkacz. A major step up for the Spaniard, who has to increase his level to play one of the biggest servers of the game.

Fans react to Rafael Nadal’s stunning recovery to win a point

37-year-old Rafael Nadal returned to the Rome Open to try to play for an 11th title. He beat Zizou Bergs to win his first match in return. However, the win did not come easy for the Spaniard, who had to fight back from a set down.

Nadal’s grit was on display as he desperately put the balls in, not allowing his opponent to steal any more points. One specific shot was when the Spaniard moved swiftly to return a timely shot and win the point. He fell after hitting a low volley but soon got up in time to return the ball and continue the rally, to win the point.


Similarly, Nadal saved the match in the last set and his place in the Italian Open. He beat Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the second round and book a spot against Hubert Hurkacz. A major step up for the Spaniard, who has to increase his level to play one of the biggest servers of the game.

Fans react to Rafael Nadal’s stunning recovery to win a point

37-year-old Rafael Nadal returned to the Rome Open to try to play for an 11th title. He beat Zizou Bergs to win his first match in return. However, the win did not come easy for the Spaniard, who had to fight back from a set down.

Rafael NadalRafael Nadal (Via Imago)
During the post-match interview, he revealed that he did not play his best game and hoped to get better for the next match. However, Nadal still took the win with both his hands, especially in a phase where he was finding himself in the sport. Here are some of the comments on X, reacting to Nadal’s stunning point:

Now, the Spaniard gears up to face No.7th Seed Hubert Hurkacz in the second round. The fans would have eyes on this match, which might even be Nadal’s last at the Italian Open