Marching on

Another 3 set match for Rafa in Rome after the match against Simon. This time was against Mikhail Youznhy of Russia: 6-7, 6-2, 6-1 after 2 hours and 44 minutes of play.

After the match, Rafa said: "I played with passion and motivation even if the feeling was not perfect. "That’s always very good news, because when you have a lot of opportunities during the match, you keep fighting, trying to find solutions. That always means that you really want to win."

An In quarterfinal, Rafa will play against Andy Murray of Great Britain. On head to head, Rafa leads Murray: 13-5. Their last match was in 2012 when Rafa was forced to withrdraw.

About the quarterfinal, Rafa said: "It’s a positive match to play because you play against one of the best player of the world after two tough days. I don’t know how he has changed his play. I know he has a complete game but I have to focus on myself."

VAMOS RAFA !!!