What happened to Soderling?
Swedish Former Tennis Player Robin Soderling was one of the big names in tennis during 2009-10. He reached 2 Grand Slams finals and was the first player to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open. Sadly, he retired very early after contracting mononucleosis but that was not the only health issue he had.
Who has beaten Nadal at the French Open Soderling?
Martina Navratilova, commentating for television at the time, described it “as one of the greatest upsets in Grand Slam history,” as she struggled to contextualise Robin Soderling’s 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2) quarter-final victory over Rafael Nadal in the 2009 French Open at Roland Garros.
How many time has Nadal won the French Open?
13 French Open
Rafael Nadal has won 13 French Open titles which is a record for any player, male or female, in any major tournament. He also holds the record for the most consecutive wins in the Open Era, with five from 2010 to 2014.
When did Robin Soderling win the French Open?
Singles: 1 (1 title)
| Outcome | Year | Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 2010 | Paris |
Is Soderling still playing tennis?
On 23 December, Söderling announced his retirement from professional tennis, after over four years of not playing a single ATP level match due to mononucleosis.
Who beats Nadal on clay?
Rafael Nadal rarely loses on clay, having won the French Open a record 13 times in his career. But he suffered a shock defeat in the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo masters as Andrey Rublev beat the former world number one 6-2 4-6 6-2.
How do you beat Nadal?
Here are 10 things Rafael Nadal needs to change to beat his newest rival.
- Stop Slicing the Backhand. 1 of 10.
- Stop Running Around the Backhand.
- Approach the Net More Often.
- Play More to Djokovic’s Forehand.
- Stop Slicing the Serve out Wide.
- Go Down the Line More on the Backhand.
- Make the Rallies Shorter.
- Stop Moon-Balling.
When did Robin Soderling have his first injury?
By the end of the year, Söderling climbed into the world’s top 50 in the rankings. Söderling suffered his first serious injury in 2005, eventually resulting in a knee operation in March. But even though not fit to play many tournaments, he managed to win another title – in Milan (defeating Radek Štěpánek in the final).
Why was Robin Soderling not at the Australian Open?
Söderling missed the Australian Open due to injury. The first tournament he entered in 2007 was the Open 13 Marseille, where he reached the quarterfinals. He then reached the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament (Rotterdam), finishing runner-up to Michaël Llodra in the final, 7–6, 2–6, 6–3.
When did Robin Soderling win his second French Open?
In June, Söderling reached his second consecutive final at the French Open, defeating World No. 2 and defending champion Roger Federer for the first time in his career at an ATP level match en route. This win also ended Federer’s streak of 23 consecutive semifinal appearances at the grand slams.
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