It’s been a tough day for us. Our emotions have gone from optimism, to concern, to worry, to sadness. But it’s just another bad day, as Rafa said. There will be good days ahead, many of them, and hopefully very few bad ones. Whatever happens, our love for Rafa will always be a constant.
Today, instead of our usual Rafa Roundup, we’ve decided to do something a little more positive. We’ve all either seen the match, or read or heard about it, and we certainly don’t need read any more analysis of it. We’re simply going to present to you the outpouring of well wishes that came in for Rafa after the final.
In case we’ve missed any names, do let us know in the comments below, and we will update our post. For now, let’s just celebrate this wonderful man that we love, and be happy that we have him in our lives. Vamos!
Vamos rafa….You did incrediablr thing…..even to reach finals is not less…..its positive thing for you…..Take rest and come back ….I wanna see my origional rafa….
Rafa’s best is yet to come. this loss will drive him more than ever. our humble warrior king will return stronger than ever.
our humble warrior king will be back very soon. I have a feeling that he will hit the practice courts later this week. there is a clay season to dominate. there will be hell to pay on clay for all of them. we will take roland garros and everything else that we come across. no mercy now.
Last nights match was one of the saddest moments for me personally – to see Rafa’s pain not only physically but emotionally brought me to tears and knowing he did not want to give in for the sake of Stan, the fans and the spectators just made me feel for him even more. The mark of a true champion is not only winning matches but more the person you are and Rafa – you are a remarkable young man both on and off the court. Yes – in this instance Stan definitely deserved the win and I congratulate him on playing the way he did – it was simply awesome. Rafa – as you well know – this is yet again a small setback in your amazing career & I know you will deal with it in the only way you know how …, with integrity & determination. You will always be a champion in my books with a capital ‘C’ .:)
Does Rafa see any of this?
I can’t agree more with Liz Bilson!
Rafa will return,he has already shown that after 7 months of knee injury he came back to become the World’s #1 !!
And watch out everyone when the a Clay season starts! Rafa you have given us the most wonderful example of a brilliant Champion a humble and lovely young man!
Thank you,you are so very loved.
I somehow wanted to say to Rafa that I wished I could share his pain, and just give a big hug and tell him well done cos he deserves that from everyone and I know as an anonymous fan I feel like I know him and therefore feel close to him but of course I’m not and he does not know me but I just wish I could help in some way, but then again he doesnt even seem to need help having the perfect attitude of ‘its just a tough day’ Rafa you’re amazing and inspiring and I wish I had the privilege to know you in person but all I can do is get to know you through the media I wish you all the best for your recovery and upcoming matches I just can’t express enough how sad I feel for you and how much in awe I am of you
¡Rafa Vamos! ¡Te quiero para toda la vida!
Rafa so gracious and humble what a true Gentlemen and he did not quit cause he said the people came to watch Tennis and they paid good money for those tickets, I love you Rafa you are a True champ and your my bestis player, get well soon and I am waiting on your next Tournament., God Bless you Rafa!
You are a champion Rafa! Get well soon and hit it right back at them! We are always there for you.. Lots of love and support..please cheer up 🙂
Always make everyone proud Raphael. You are special and I wish you a quick recovery. Hugs and prayers for you and your team!
Rafa, pienso que eres todo un Profesional. Felicitaciones. Excelente demostración de ética y moral. Saludos
it was a tough night for our champion Rafa and for all of us who love n respect him … Rafa, u are always our champion and inspiration, and in happy or sad days u have our support always … thank you for standing up and facing up to the challenge amidst the physical, emotional and mental pains troubling you last nite … it is moments like these that we bring with us to make us stronger fighters in life’s times of struggles … vamos RAFA! we pray for your health and we look forward to your amazing tennis and championship trophies, our humble and amazing champ!
This match may be one which I remember among the greatest of Rafa’s matches.Not for the quality of the tennis, but for the demonstration of his quality as a person. We have seen many great performances from our champion, but this showed the world another kind of quality. I am deeply moved.
Rafa, you did not win the trophy today, but you won an even bigger prize, that is the fans´heart! There will be surely more cups for you in 2014 and much beyond. Get well soon and look forward to RG 🙂
Rafa…You are one in a million. A Gentleman and a scholar. A beautiful person inside and out! God Bless You!
So, so sad for you Rafa – all your fans know how hard you have worked to reach this final – all love and good luck <3
A true champ. He fought till the end. So proud of him!
Playing exceptional tennis is one thing but being an exceptional young man who happens to play tennis tops it all. What a gift!
Rafa always a gentleman and a true Champion!!!! Thanks for never giving up. You are an unbelievable warrior. Take care Rafa!!! Will always support you and love you. Get better soon. Tennis matches are not the same without you.
UN TROPEZÓN NO ES CAÍDA – Si lloras x lo pasado no verás el brillante futuro que se presente xq tendras los ojos nublados – SOS UN GRANDE RAFA, todos te queremos y unimos nuestro corazón al tuyo ¡¡FUERZA MI QUERIDO RAFA!!
it is so sad to watch our true champion / Rafa / loose the final this way, its unusuall to the way that we see him play/ our prayer and best wishes go out to /Rafa/ and get well soon/./. and many more happy finals for you /Rafa/ in the future/./. all the best/./. your fans