Rafael Nadal won his first grass title since July 2010 with victory over Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. Our champ won 7-6(3) 6-3 to collect the 66th title of his career and a third at this tournament.
After the match, Rafa said: “I’m really, really happy. It’s my second win this year and it gives me a lot of confidence. It was a great week for me.”
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal (front) of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends the final match of the ATP Mercedes Cup tennis tournament against Viktor Troicki from Serbia, in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa, via AP)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Photo: Mercedes Cup
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Sebia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)
Photo: Mercedes Cup
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. (Marijan Murat/dpa, via AP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
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Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Congratulations Rafa – happy for you! Vamos!
THEY A’NT SEEN NOTHING YET, TO QUOTE THE SONG, GO FOR IT. SIMPLY THE BEST, TO QUOTE ANOTHER SONG. GO FOR IT, WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT RAFA.
Enormous and Great Rafa Champion, a never-ending congratulation, we all are most Glad and Happy about your Victory, continue self-confident, a pleasant rest, and have good Flight to The U.K. From The Canaries, Vamooossss Alligator Vamooosss!!!
Congratulations again Rafa!!!You the best! As I said in another post, I am so happy for you. Please keep it up, I know you can do it again. Stay healthy, God Bless you. Love ya. Marylynn
Vamos Rafa, sweep the grass court season, goat!
Congra Rafa de aqui en adelante muchos mas triunfos porque eres un verdadero Champion, Vamos Rafa
Very well, you are the best Rafa God bless you, love barbara
Congratulations Rafa. I’m so happy for you. Your face is glowing with joy. I am very disappointed Foxtel did not show us the game in Australia!! I am hoping they show us a replay tomorrow. I prayed for you. When I read about the aces you served, I knew you were getting back to your old form fast. God bless you. Vamos Rafa. Love your Aussie Granny. 😀😀🎈🎈🎈
Vamos Rafa i want you to keep going and continue in winning the matches to back for your original level and be no.1 again why not!. I’m so happy cause i’m encourage you and still encourage you until you leave tennis. Now try to put your concentration on Wimbledon (2000) points just imagine when you be the champion of Wimbledon this year wow!! it will be a super winning, so put your eyes on Wimbledon and i wish you best luck there.
Regards 🙂
Way to go. Rafa!!!!
Agree with all the comments below, and is this they way forward for the rest of the season, don’t remember ever Rafa serving so many aces, all very good for the confidence build.
Keep up the great work, things can and will only get better.
YEEEEES, EASY, YOUR THE MAN.VAMOS RAFA.
Well done Rafa!!!! Bravo!!! Hope it’s way up from now on.
So so sooo happy!
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brace yourselves Djoko, Andy, Roger and all of you above no. 10. The King is back to reclaim his ranking. See you in Wimbledon. Congats Rafa!
Congratulations, well done!! You’re back!! Now go get them at Queens and Wimbledon!!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Congratulation on your lovely GRASS trophy & for winning it so beautifully!!!! Aces & all…… VAMOS!!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you & your kind talented team!!!! It was such joy to watch the match…thank you!!!!!!! I kept thinking how wonderful your game is & what a gift it is for all sports to have you be such a gentleman, a Champion with such kind qualities & character!!!! God bless you sweetheart & enjoy your new pretty car…..Have lots of fun & a great time celebrating!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Rafa, you’re great! I’am so happy for you! Yes, you can! Believe!
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Brilliant match Rafa great to see you so happy love the car x
Wow, congratulations, Rafa. Such wonderful news! Shine Rafa shine!
I’ll have to watch the encore performance on my tennis channel later today.
They didn’t carry the tournament live. But can’t wait.
Cheers to Rafa and his team!
Yeeeeee! Well done Rafa ! It’s only the beginning !
Siiiiiiiiiiii!!!!! magnifico Rafa!!! tis fans contigo en las buenas y en las malas y ahora son las buenas!!! Felicitaciones!!!
Thank u Rafa, thank u, thank u, THANK U!!!! I am SO happy…. VAAAMOOOSSS. CAAAMPEOOONNN for more! We want Queens next and after that….?!?! Life is ROSEY again and everithing is possible!!! VAAAMOOOSSS RAAAFAAA … VAAAMOOOSSS … VAAAMOOOSSS … VAAAMOOOSSS … !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vamos! Vamos!! Vamos!!! Great match and a great tournament! Take confidence out of the win! Take rest and good flight to London! Proud of our champion!! Vamos Rafa!!! <3 <3 <3