World No. 4 Rafael Nadal marched into his seventh Madrid final with a 7-6, 6-1 victory over Tomas Berdych.
“I had to play at a very high level today to have any chance and I think it was without doubt one of the best matches I have played this year. This week was crucial for me and the fact that I am in the final cannot be improved on given my situation coming into the tournament,” said Rafa.
Our champ will face next either Andy Murray or Kei Nishikori. “Both players are extremely difficult opponents. Whichever one I play I will have to play as well as I did today or even better.” (Source: Reuters)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his semifinal of the Madrid Open Tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 7/6, 6/1. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his semifinal of the Madrid Open Tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 7/6, 6/1. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
MADRID, 09/05/2015.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra la victoria en partido de semifinales de torneo de tenis de Madrid, que disputó frente a checo Tomas Berdych hoy en la Caja Mágica, al que derrotó por el resultado de 7-6 (3) y 6-1.Tras su victoria Nadal disputará mañana la final del torneo con el ganador del partido entre el británico Andy Murray y el japonés Kei Nishikori EFE/JuanJo Martín
Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands at the net after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (May 8, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the semi finals during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his semifinal of the Madrid Open Tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 7/6, 6/1. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
MADRID, 09/05/2015.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra la victoria en partido de semifinales de torneo de tenis de Madrid, que disputó frente a checo Tomas Berdych hoy en la Caja Mágica, al que derrotó por el resultado de 7-6 (3) y 6-1.Tras su victoria Nadal disputará mañana la final del torneo con el ganador del partido entre el británico Andy Murray y el japonés Kei Nishikori EFE/JuanJo Martin.
buenisimo
The King has comeback to Madrid, vamos Rafa !!!
Vamosssssssssss Rafa !!!!!!!!’mmmmmm
VAMOS RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!: ) : ) !!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) Great game w such decisive victory over Thomas…. ci…ci…. you are back dear Rafa …..very happy for you…… beautiful match!!! : ) : ) Best wishes & have lots of fun tomorrow!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 : )
How thrilling to watch Rafa rear up his head !!!! Win baby, win…Congrats for today; now keep it going my beloved Rafa.
Vamos Rafa our Champ!
Wow, the king is truly back & bad!
I can already perceive Djokovic pissing in his pants!!!!
So proud of Rafa. He is on the way back to his best! Take rest and all the best for tomorrow! We are all behind you! Vamos Rafa!!!
Good job…..praying for your success tomorrow…….God Bless….
Muy bien rafa y vamossssss para la final 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Brilliant The King Of Clay is on his way back to where he belongs at the top thank you Novak for keeping his seat warm but now its time to move over