Rafael Nadal overcomes Ricardas Berankis to succeed in Wimbledon third spherical

It was the second time within the match that Nadal had dropped a set after his victory in opposition to Francisco Cerundolo earlier within the week as he begins his pursuit of a twenty third grand slam title.

"On daily basis is a problem, that is the reality. All of the opponents are troublesome," Nadal mentioned in his on-court interview.

"We're taking part in in opposition to the perfect gamers of the world ... On daily basis is a chance to enhance, and as we speak, I am by means of, so that provides me the possibility to maintain going -- very glad for that."

After Nadal took the primary two units, Berankis, ranked No. 106 on the earth, hit again within the third due to an early break of serve.

A 50-minute delay for rain ensued within the fourth to permit time for the roof to shut, however Nadal was already 3-0 up within the set and shortly wrapped the match in simply over three hours as soon as play resumed.

The 36-year-old faces Italian twenty seventh seed Lorenzo Sonego within the third spherical on Saturday.