Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal made a successful debut at The Boodles as he defeated Robin Haase 6-4, 6-2.
STOKE POGES, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during his match against Robin Haase of the Netherlands during Day 4 of The Boodles Tennis Event at Stoke Park on June 26, 2015 in Stoke Poges, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
STOKE POGES, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his match against Robin Haase of the Netherlands during Day 4 of The Boodles Tennis Event at Stoke Park on June 26, 2015 in Stoke Poges, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
STOKE POGES, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks during his match against Robin Haase of the Netherlands during Day 4 of The Boodles Tennis Event at Stoke Park on June 26, 2015 in Stoke Poges, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
STOKE POGES, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during his match against Robin Haase of the Netherlands during Day 4 of The Boodles Tennis Event at Stoke Park on June 26, 2015 in Stoke Poges, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
Rafael Nadal in action during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Rafael Nadal takes a tumble during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Rafael Nadal holds his calf after a fall during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
Rafael Nadal jokingly head butts the stand during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Rafael Nadal reacts with fans as he leaves the court for a rain delay during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Rafael Nadal poses for photos with fans as he leaves the court for a rain delay during his match with Robin Haase on day four of The Boodles at Stoke Park, near Stoke Poges, England, Friday June 26, 2015. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses for a picture with a spectator Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spain’s Rafael Nadal Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
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Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spains Rafael Nadal Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
Tennis – Boodles Tennis Challenge – Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – 26/6/15 Spain’s Rafael Nadal Action Images via Reuters / Adam Holt Livepic
STOKE POGES, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on after his match against Robin Haase of the Netherlands during Day 4 of The Boodles Tennis Event at Stoke Park on June 26, 2015 in Stoke Poges, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
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Well done, Rafa!!!!! We love you!!!! Go for it!! VAMOS RAFA!! Tienes que morder la copa del tercer Wimbledon!!!
BRAVO RAFA !!! 🙂
RAFA YOU LOOK GREAT PLAYED WELL KEEP GOING YOUR JUST A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING, AND THE BEST TENNIS PLAYER EVERXX
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE HEART OF A CHAMPION…
gotta love his honor, his humility, his sportsmanship, his love for the game…his overall character…
we are with you rafa no matter what…
we believe in your ability to work your way back up to your personal best tennis this tournament and for the rest of this season…
every day, in every way, you get a little better…!!!
God Bless you Rafa!!! Love, Marylynn
God Bless you Rafa, Love, Marylynn
Vamos Rafa
What can one say, exhibition or match play, same dedication, same desire to win, same reaction when he misses, same Rafa except he only had 1 bottle!!! Maybe lose some of the familiar habits but please keep the familiar team, Good luck for next week.
We all send you strong fast tennis first round. A very devoted fan.
Vamos Rafa! <3 <3 <3