Rafael Nadal wins R16 on birthday and gifts himself a quarter final entry

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(AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Rafael Nadal defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori in straight sets, 6-4,6-1, 6-3, to move on to the quarter finals at the French Open. After a brief slack in the beginning of the first set, Rafa came back to play at his best yet at Roland Garros so far. His birthday was celebrated after his win, with a large tiered cake, flowers and gifts. What a great way to kick off a birthday celebration!

Rafa’s next opponent will be the winner of Gasquet-Wawrinka.

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3 comments

  1. Could you upload the video of when he was presented the cake and the crowd sang? Thanks! 🙂

  2. Quelle émotion et quelle gentillesse de la part de l’organisation .Rafa vers un 8ème titre , c’est ce que je lui souhaite

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