Semifinal showdown

Rafa defeated David Ferrer of Spain in 3 sets at Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters: 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 and he`s ready for the semifinal showdown against Novak Djokovic.

After the quarterfinal match, Rafa said: "I think I played at the highest level in a long time, for a long time; three hours almost. The way I played the third set after losing a disappointing second set, it was a great third set in terms of tennis, in terms of physical performance, in terms of mentality." 

"Every day is a different day. Every day is a chance for me to improve, to be more confident, to find the feelings I need to find to play my best game."

"I think this tournament has been the best tournament since the beginning for me in terms of concentration, in terms of nerves; general nerves. I didn't play with the nerves that I was playing with in the previous tournaments. I feel, in the important points, I have been able to play the way that I wanted to play."

On head to head, Rafa leads Djokovic: 23-19. Their last match was in Roland Garros final, last year when Rafa won in 4 sets: 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4.


VAMOS RAFA !!!

First tough test in Monte-Carlo

After an easy victory against Lucas Pouille, Rafa was tested by John Isner in 2nd Round at Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Eventually, Rafa won in 3 sets: 7-6, 4-6, 6-3.

After the match, Rafa said: “My mentality in the third set was very positive. The game, the level of tennis, it improved a little bit in the third than in the previous two sets. That's very important for me. I’m very happy to be in quarter-finals. It’s a very important result for me.”

"It’s a challenge for me to find again the positive feelings, the confidence, the feeling that I am strong again. Matches like today, the third set today, helps to improve, helps to arrive to that place that I want to be.” 

In quarterfinals, Rafa will play agianst David Ferrer of Spain. On head to head, Rafa leads Ferrer: 22-6. Their last match was last year at Roland Garros, where Rafa won in 4 sets: 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-1. 

VAMOS RAFA !!!