In the Indian Wells Masters finals Rafael Nadal suffered heart and breathing problems. "It's like a needle all the time inside," was how he described it.
Rafael Nadal was both concerned about a breathing problem and saddened by the end of his incredible winning streak in Indian Wells, when he was defeated by Taylor Fritz.
The 35-year-old had won his first 20 matches of the season, winning three titles, including his 21st grand slam trophy at the Australian Open, and was favoured to win the first Masters event in 2022.
Instead, that honour went to Fritz, a 24-year-old American who won 6-3 7-6 (5) in the biggest match of his career thus far.
American Taylor Fritz (left) beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets to claim the title at Indian Wells
Fritz beat an out-of-sorts Nadal 6-3 7-6 (5) to claim just his first ATP Masters 1000 title
Nadal needed treatment at the end of his semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday after battling through many difficult matches to re...