Our champion Rafael Nadal was defeated by Stanislas Wawrinka 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 3-6 to be the runner up at the Australian Open in Melbourne. World number one was gracious in defeat, with sincere words for his opponent Stanislas Wawrinka, and thankful towards his supporters.
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Rafa was humble to accept defeat! But Stan was like Goliath he has anger, bitterness and was all out for revenge after losing so badly to Rafa and Novak and you can tell when looking at him so much jealousy and hurt in Stan face, eyes and voice,he has no soul in him when Rafa walk off the court he was arguing with the umpire, he was challenging when the balls were out OMG he pissed me off so badly now I’ll never look at his game ever again, he’s a jerk and too arrogant. I love my Rafa don’t matter what! Love from Toronto Rafa! Feel better and we will always support you and you will forever be in our hearts!
Rafa , j’ai vu les caméras braquées sur toi à un changement de côté j’ai vu tes larmes de douleur et de déception de ne pas pouvoir mieux défendre tes chances de victoire aujourd’hui. Alors j’ai été gagnée par l’émotion et j’ai versé des larmes aussi.Encore à cette heure ci si je repense à cette image de toi qui souffre je vais encore pleurer. Soigne toi bien Rafa repose toi un peu et reviens nous aussi fort qu’avant .
I completely agree. Had the same observation while I watched Stan’s reaction to all that was happening during the match. Didn’t know he was so arrogant but I guess he took it from the same player who hails from the same country. Both of them are arrogant, hating everybody when losing. That’s why I like Rafa so much, he is humble in win and in defeat. May he win more slams, God willing
I’m heartbroken. Why it happened today, why? Please, someone tells me when did he receive the massage, after the first set or earlier?
¡¡¡¡ RAFA ….CAMPEÓN , GRAN GUERRERO ….DISFRUTA LA VIDA , Q.DIOS TE CELEBRA ….DALE GUAPO !!! VALE …..ORGULLOSA de este NIETO , POSTIZO ..SORRY ..SOY TÚ FAN , ARGENTINA , PERMITEME !! BOMBÓN …Ojala te pueda ver AQUI !!! ¡¡ PAZ y BIEN ……
It’s been a tough tournament,Rafa, but you always played as well as you could, and treated Tmic with respect when he was injured, as well as you treated Wawrinka when you were injured. You let the first retire with dignity and gave the second the opportunity to win an honourable victory. No one could ask more. For now, take care of yourself so that we can see that brilliant smile of victory again soon. Te amo mucho!
So sad I just feel sorry for Rafael. Every time I see picture my heart goes out to you. You will come back stronger.
No worries Rafans, our idol will be back stronger,..he is the one and only!…came back after so long to be number 1!!!! …so cheer up!!! VAMOOOOOOOS!!!!!!!
Saw a headline that was well stated…”Wawrinka defeated an ailing Nadal today.” Had he not been an ailing Nadal, he would not have been defeated. Wanwrinka knows that. We all know that. Take care of that back, and come back as soon as possible. Not only do you win tennis games, Rafa…you win the hearts of your fans for the person that you are.
You’re still one of the greatest sportsmen Rafa in our time either in victory or defeat. We are with you no matter what. You’ve inspired us all and you are our greatest champion. Take care.
im still crying but moreso because i know our rafa is having such a sad time now. hope you know how many people love you, el matador! hugs!
Rafa dont worry……..next 9th FO
Animo Rafa; todos estamos contigo.
I am so sad for him e for us. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\mas, mostrou quanto é valente e correto . Ficou na quadra após a lesão e jogou. Pena que foi no último jogo. Tinha a taça na mão e perdeu. Mas tem muito pela frente lute sempre. Tudo vai dar certo. VAMOS RAFA
as fans, we are disappointed that our Rafa lose, but our Rafa is much more in pain of this lose. no matter what we still love you and support you. when you retired, i will no longer watch tennis. vamos Rafa!!
No matter what opponents would tell about him, he treats every opponent(Whether his rank is 1 or 101) with respect. A true sportsman and a perfect champion! Vamos Rafa!!
So sad for Rafa, but he shows in loss what we love about him so much: he played on and tried to do his best for his opponent, his fans, and the occasion, and was sorry he disappointed US.
oh,i really wish him some peace!
I can’t find words to say how much that injury heart me… Why? Why today? I love to see him play, I love the way he plays… Courage champion!!!! You are always in our heart!!!
Absolutely …………Right
greatest champion ever….never gave up after the injury…almost could have gone to five sets…no worries nadal will be back and win his 9th french open..Vamos Rafa
Rafa making us really nervous but what a warrior.