Rafa was tested hard by Tim Smyczek of United States in Melbourne. Rafa won the match in 5 sets: 6-2, 3-6, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5.
After this long and tough match, Rafa said: "The weather was different today than the past couple of weeks. It was very humid. I should not be that tired after 40 minutes. I feel lucky to have the chance to finish the match, and then to find a way to win.
"At the end of the first set, I start to feel my body was very bad, very tired. I was worrying like crazy. Then, when I was serving for the third, I almost throw up. I suffered too much on court for three hours and a half. I was suffering a lot."
Also, I have to say that Smyczek was a gentleman when he asked the chair umpire to give Rafa the first serve after someone yelled when Rafa served. Respect, Tim !
In 3rd Round, Rafa will play against Dudi Sela of Israel. Rafa never played Sela before.
VAMOS RAFA !!!
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