Rafael Nadal has moved into the fourth round of the US Open after a 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win over Ivan Dodig today. His win took his year record to 56 victories against just three losses and extended his run on hard courts to 18-0. In the next round, Rafa will face either John Isner or Philipp Kohlschreiber.
“I started the match with a high intensity. I lost to Ivan the last time we played in Montreal and he won two hard matches here against Fernando Verdasco, a lefty like me, and Nikolay Davydenko. I think I played my best match of the week so far today. This court is very special. I have many unforgettable memories of this court so thank you for making me feel like I am at home.
“I have to improve a little bit of everything to keep going in the second week,” Nadal said. “To win matches if you are not playing your best, it’s impossible,” Rafa said.
CONGRATS RAFA!
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A sight to behold. Talent to be envied. Humbleness to be followed. A complete role model…Vamos RAFA. Well done…!!!!!
Because you’re the best! So give your best when you play the game.
Congratulations Raphaël
we want to have more happiness for your next match! Nothing mayest you distraires. you are the champion of the 2013 USOpen
All the way to the Final and RAFA,will be the 2ND TIME CHAMPION OF US OPEN 2013😊😱
One game at the time, every oponent is treated with respect by the champion, vamos Rafa
This is no surprise – Rafa will go all the way to the trophy- vamosRafa!!!
Congratulazioni mio Campione!!!!!!!!!!!! Sei splendido!!! Vamos siempre:
Never expected anything else. Well played Rafa