Young Canadian tennis player Felix Auger Eliassim defeated Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in straight sets, 7-6, 4-6, 10-3 in the Hurlingham Exposition Championship.

After Rafael Nadal opened up his participation in Hurlingham’s friendly Wimbledon Open preparation tournament, he defeated Swiss Stan Wawrinka 2-6, 3-6, 2-6, 3-6.

Rafael Nadal gave a press conference to update on the latest developments from his injury in recent weeks and his decision to compete in the Wimbledon Open, one of the biggest of the four Grand Slams held on grass.

Nadal said: “The changes in my legs are noticeable thanks to the treatment I had in Barcelona. My joint pain has decreased so I intend to go to London and play Wimbledon.”

Contributed by Michel Assaf.