Rafael Nadal is through to the fourth round of the French Open in Paris after he defeated Andrey Kuznetsov in straight sets. The final result was 6-1, 6-3, 6-2. Our champ fired in 33 winners and converted eight of the 14 break points that he earned.
After the match, Rafa said: “Things are going better. Against Almagro I played a good match and again today I played well and had positive feelings. Fourth round is very good news for me.”
In Monday’s fourth round match, Rafa will face 22-year-old Jack Sock.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns as he plays his the third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at Suzanne Lenglen court to win in three sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, against Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, May 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal is framed between two barriers as he returns the ball to Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
The bandaged fingers of Rafael Nadal of Spain are seen as he holds his racket during the men’s singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 30, 2015. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Spain’s Rafael Nadal, front, smashes the ball to Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain gets a towel by a ball boy as he plays against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia during their third round match for the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 30 May 2015. (Tenis, Francia, Rusia, España) EFE/EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT
A close-up picture shows Rafael Nadal of Spain as he prepares to serve to Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia during their men’s singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 30, 2015. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain changes his shirt between games during the men’s singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, May 30, 2015. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Spain’s Rafael Nadal clenches his fist after scoring a point in the third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, May 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his the third round match of the French Open tennis tournament in three sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, against Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, May 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in his Men’s Singles match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia on day seven of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his the third round match of the French Open tennis tournament in three sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, against Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, May 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
A confident Rafael who is regaining his touch and confidence. Into the business end now
VAMOS RAFA…
Oh, how I wish that Richard Gasquet could SOMEHOW defeat Novak Djokovic, so that our dear Rafa can avoid playing the ”Djoker” in the pack? The implications of Rafa losing to Djokovic in the quarters will be too much to bear for fans: Rafa will fall outside the top 10 and also lose the opportunity to increase in GS totals to 15!!!
I’m going to PRAY that a MIRACLE should happen for Gasquet to beat Novak beause with God, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!
But as Rafa says, ”life continues”
@Afolabi Oyedele
I feel as you do, miracles do happen, sometimes not as we want them to though. I hope that Richard Gasguet defeats Djokovic, if he does not, then, I pray that our Rafa makes it to the quarter finals and he plays Djokovic and he is the Victor and the Defeater — maybe that is how the miracle will take place. So, Rafa: God Bless you, keep you healthy in body and mind, and may you have good feelings and confidence on the court Monday June 1, when playing Sock. And, also you must hold the baseline and play as offensively as you need to. Love, Marylynn
Cuanto me alegro que tienes esa sonrisa de victoria!!! VAMOS, RAFA PARA LA DECIMA!!!
You are looking confident and playing with confidence. Looks like RAFA! Hurray!!!!!
Vamos Rafa!!! You are on a good way. Vamos<3
VAMOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!