After a quick first round match against Bernard Tomic, who retired after the first set, Rafael Nadal goes on to face 17-year-old Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis, ranked 570, in the second round in Melbourne.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014
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This will be the first meeting between Rafa and Kokkinakis. On being asked if he knew anything about his opponent, Rafa responded: “I practiced with him in the past…I met him the other day in the Babolat event. He has a great future and will be a very tough match for me if I am not able to play my best. I am going to try to play well.”
Good luck Rafa! Vamos!
Rafa, eres un gran campeón tanto dentro como fuera de las pistas. Felicidades por ser como eres y por ser un gran deportista. Vamosss, a por todas y todos.
The best of luck to you during your match with your very young 2nd round opponent. Just keep up the positivity, motivation,self-believe,determination and the love that you have for tennis. Your love and dedication for tennis is a winning combination in itself Rafa. As always, I hope that you take the ball early and play close to the baseline — that alone is a winning strategy – so after every winning point your confidence will increase – keep trying it–keep doing it. I wish the best for you always. A true fan, and with love, Marylynn.
Hi Rafael Nadal! Are you excited or nervous to play Thanasi Kokkinakis? Who do you think will win?
Gail. I joined RNF a little while ago and I make it my first port of call when I start my
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Vraiment,vraiment bien écrit Gail.Je comprends l’Anglais mais je ne sais pas l’écrire .Je pense exactement comme vous.Ce site est vraiment incroyable.On est tout de suite au courant de tout ce qui se passe concernant Rafa grâce aux e-mails ponctuels et les commentaires avisés de certains fans comme vous.Très heureuse d’avoir pu partager mon ressenti avec le vôtre
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En attendant bonne chance à Rafa pour demain.VAMOSSS RAFA !!!
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