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10 time French Open champion Nadal in deep trouble against Schwartzman

Nadal in trouble, but can he mount a comeback?

10 time French Open champion Nadal in deep trouble against Schwartzman

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentina's Diego Schwartzman during their men's singles quarter-final match on day eleven of the French Open 2018 (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal was in deep trouble when rain interrupted his French Open quarter-final against Argentinian Diego Schwartzman today.

The 10-time champion trailed the 11th seed 6-4, 3-2 having just dropped his serve on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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The 32-year-old Nadal also had both of his wrists bandaged after the opening set, the first he had lost at the tournament since 2015 after winning 37 in a row.

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He has only lost two matches at Roland Garros in his career.

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