LONDON: Rafael Nadal overcame another mid-match lapse to defeat Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis in four sets and reach the Wimbledon third round for the 11th time on Thursday. Two-time champion Nadal triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to see off his 106th-ranked opponent. The Spaniard, who is bidding to add the Wimbledon title to his Australian and French Open victories, will tackle Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego for a place in the last 16. The 36-year-old was in control against Berankis until he dropped the third set, just as he did in his opener against Francisco Cerundolo. However, he steadied the ship, racing into a 3-0 lead in the fourth set before play was held up for the Centre Court roof to close. When the match resumed, he swept to victory, finishing with a flourish by hitting his 13th ace.