Sunday, June 29, 2014
Second week
After this victory, Rafa said: "I've finished all the matches [this week] playing better than when I started; that's very positive. I'm very happy to be in the second week again after two years of losing in the first and second round. I had good tactics today; I was fighting for every ball and looking for solutions."
"I think at the beginning he was making no mistakes and was very aggressive. I made a few mistakes on his second serve and a few unforced errors. It took me to a tie-break and I didn’t serve my best, that's what happened. Without serving your best in a tie-break against someone who is playing well, it is impossible."
Ev In 4th Round, Rafa will play against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. Rafa never played Kyrgios before.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Friday, June 27, 2014
Revenge taken !
4 sets needed Rafa to avenge the 2012 match against Rosol. He defeated the Czech player: 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 after 2 hour and 44 minutes of play and reached to 3rd Round.
After the match, Rafa said: "Maybe if I lost that set point in the second set, if that forehand down the line went out, maybe I would be sitting here with a loss. But that's the sport. That forehand was a perfect forehand for that moment. Even if I was losing, I was fighting for every ball. I was fighting mentally, physically."
"Every match is so difficult here. Especially when you play against players that really decide to play every shot at full power. I played a bad game in the 4-4 and I lost the first set. I think until that moment I was playing better than him, but didn't have my chances on the return because he was serving well. I am very happy. It is a very important victory for me. I finished the match playing at a very high level."
In 3rd Round, Rafa will play against Mikhail Kukushkin of Kasakhstan. On head to head, Rafa leads Kukushkin: 2-0. Their last match was in 2012 in Monte-Carlo, where Rafa won in straight sets: 6-1, 6-1.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
700 and revenge !
Rafa becomes the 11th man in the Open Era to hit 700 wins with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in 1st Round over Martin Klizan of Slovakia.
After the match, Rafa said: "I am excited to be back here, to win another match at Wimbledon, on the Centre Court".
In2nd Round, Rafa will play agianst Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic. On head to head the score is tied at 1. Their last match was this year in Doha, where Rafa won in straight sets: 6-2, 7-6. Time for revenge !
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Once again... KING AT ROLAND GARROS !!!
History ! Rafa won his 9th title at Roland Garros, his14th Grand Slam title and he remains No.1 in the ATP rankings.
Rafa won the final in 4 sets: 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 against Novak Djokovic of Serbia.
After the final, Rafa said: “It was very important for me to win that second set. Without that second set, I don't know if I would have this trophy with me now."
“Federer has 17 and I have won 14 Grand Slams. Breaking the record, it's not a source of motivation for me. I'll follow my own path. Then when my career is over, we'll count. I don't really care that much about the records. I'll still play with a lot of intensity. I'll still be motivated.
“To me, winning is the result, the equivalent of lots of effort. Therefore, I feel more serene and personally I'm very satisfied.”
After this great performance, Rafa will play at Gerry Weber Open. His first tournament of the year on grass.VAMOS RAFA !!!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Rafa`s Empire
Words are useless. Rafa`s Empire is Roland Garros. He must defeat his crown tomorrow. Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Problem? No problem !
Even if he lost a set, Rafa managed to defeat David Ferrer of Spain in 4 sets: 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-1.
After the quarterfinal, Rafa said: "I am rather happy to have been able to turn the situation around. I managed to pull through. Even though it was complicated, I managed to find solutions during the second set."
"The first set was mentally tough. I decided to go more inside to return in the second set, and I decided to play many more times with my forehand. When I did, I think the dynamic of the match changed."
In Roland Garros semfinals, Rafa will play against Andy Murray. On head to head, Rafa leads Murray: 14-5. Their last match was this year in Rome, where Rafa won in 3 sets: 1-6, 6-3, 7-5.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
No mercy
Easy match for Rafa in 4th Round at Roland Garros: 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia after one hour and 32 minutes.
Rafa said: "I think that I am playing a little bit better than when I was playing against him in Monte-Carlo, but I think he's playing great, too. He played three weeks in a row at a very high level. In Madrid he played great, in Rome he played great, and he's playing great here."
"He's coming to the match with confidence and with confidence that he beat me the last time. It will be a tough one. I know how to play against him and to have chances to win I need to play very well. That's what I'm going to try. If not, it will be impossible."
"I'm happy with the way that I played. Sure, you never know what's better, but in theory, it's better to win like this than to win longer matches. But you never know what's the best thing for [the rest of the tournament]. I'm happy to be in the quarter-finals. It's a positive result for me."
In Roland Garros quaterfinals, Rafa will play against David Ferrer of Spain. On head to head, Rafa leads Ferrer: 21-6. Their last match was this year in Monaco, where Ferrer won in straight sets.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Rafa into 4th Round
Another 3 sets victory for Rafa: 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 against Leonardo Mayer of Argentina.
After the match, Rafa said: "It was a positive first week. I have three matches that I think I played under control. That's always positive and good. Always [being in] the second week is great news, and winning in straight sets is a little bit better. I'm happy for that."
A In 4th Round, Rafa will play against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia. Rafa never played Lajovic before.
About his 4th Round opponent, Rafa said: "He's young. He's a good player. I saw him play a few times on TV. It's great to have new players on tour, young players on the tour that are coming strong. Hopefully not too strong! We'll see on Monday. I hope to be ready for that."
VAMOS RAFA !!!
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