Defending champion Rafael Nadal fired past Robby Ginepri to open his Roland Garros campaign on Monday on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Rafa prevailed 6-0, 6-3, 6-0, firing 27 winners and breaking Robby’s serve on 8 occasions. He next plays Austrian young gun Dominic Thiem.
“I won this round, but it was a bit difficult because of the weather,” said Rafa, “but it was very important for me, because it gave me the opportunity of having two days’ break so that I can practise. That’s always positive. When you win, you’re always happy. Of course, as always, I had ups and downs, and I could have played being a bit more aggressive.”
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Whew ,so happy. He makes our day . From The Winnipeg Canada Rafa Fan Club. Onward and upward.
Ese es mi Rafa! gigante en el campo de juego, UN LEON!!! que tal garra!! Vamos Rafa bello.
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Si Rafito, do the impossible! 🙂 VAMOS OUR KIN9!
Well done, my hero!!! Keep going!!! VAAAMOOO999 RAAAFAAA VAAAMOOO999!!!!!!!!
vamos rafa nadal i love u more.
Vamos Rafa, do the impossible and take this ninth RG!