Stat of the Day: Rafael Nadal is now 8-0 in his career in Wimbledon quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal overcame injury and an inspired Taylor Fritz on Wednesday to reach the eighth Wimbledon semifinal of his career—and 38th Grand Slam semifinal of his career—with a grueling 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) victory on Centre Court.

With the victory, Nadal also improves to 8-0 in Wimbledon quarterfinal matches.

NADAL IN WIMBLEDON QUARTERFINAL MATCHES: 8-0
d. Nieminen in 2006 Wimbledon QFs, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
d. Berdych in 2007 Wimbledon QFs, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-2
d. Murray in 2008 Wimbledon QFs, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
d. Soderling in 2010 Wimbledon QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-1
d. Fish in 2011 Wimbledon QFs, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
d. Del Potro in 2018 Wimbledon QFs, 7-5, 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
d. Querrey in 2019 Wimbledon QFs, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2
d. Fritz in 2022 Wimbledon QFs, 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4)

Wimbledon is actually the only Grand Slam where Nadal has a perfect record in quarterfinal matches—he’s even 15-1 in his career in this round at Roland Garros. He’s also 7-7 at the Australian Open and 8-1 at the US Open.