Even if he lost a set, Rafa started well his US Open 2015 campaign with a victory against Borna Coric of Croatia: 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 after 2 hours and 46 minutes of play.
After the match, Rafa said:
“I think I played great. The first two sets I played a very high level of tennis. Seriously, then I get a little bit tired. But then in the fourth I recovered little bit. I played again more aggressive.”
“It is a small thing, but this small loss of energy in the third set is more loss of speed during a match against a player who is a fighter. He's a great player. He is tough, he takes a set.”
“I practised at a very high level of tennis during the previous weeks. That gives me calm. That gives me confidence. I know if I'm able to keep having those feelings. I will have the success again.”
In 2nd Round, Rafa will play against David Schwartzman of Argentina. On head to head, Rafa leads Schwartzman: 1-0. Their only match was in 2013 in Acapulco, when Rafa won in straight sets: 6-2, 6-2.
VAMOS RAFA!!!
