Rafael Nadal has beaten Canadian Milos Raonic 6-3, 7-6(3) to reach the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men’s singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men’s singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men’s singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song
SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing the point against Milos Raonic of Canada during the men’s singles third round match on day 5 of Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 15, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain tosses the ball as he plays against Milos Raonic of Canada during their Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return shot as he plays against Milos Raonic of Canada during their Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el canadiense Milos Raonic durante el partido que ha enfrentado a ambos en el torneo de Shanghái en China hoy, 15 de octubre de 2015. EFE/Rolex Dela Pena
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his men’s singles tennis match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeated Milos Raonic of Canada in the third round of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his men’s singles tennis match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, October 15, 2015. REUTERS/Aly Song
El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el canadiense Milos Raonic durante el partido que ha enfrentado a ambos en el torneo de Shanghái en China hoy, 15 de octubre de 2015. EFE/Rolex Dela Pena
SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 15: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his men’s singles third round match against Milos Raonic of Canada on day 5 of Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 15, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Wow absolutely brilliant Rafa . win or lose tomorrow Rafa your on your way back to the top
Way to go Rafa!!! Just like Maria said, win or lose your climbing right up the top ladder!!!! We’re with you whatever the case maybe!!!! Vamos!!!!
Congratulations on your win against Milos. The best of luck tomorrow during your quarter final match against Stan. May you stay healthy, have a positive attitude, and know that you are as good and even better than ANY player who is across the net from you. Believe it too. Believe in yourself from start to finish. Take the ball early, and play on / close to baseline. Don’t let your shots fall short. God bless you, and love, Marylynn.
Congrats Rafa ! Ive not seen any of your games it’s not televised in Canada but I’m so happy you won today ! Keep positive and just get to the nests more often makes a big difference in your game because you are so darn good at voleyng !
Rafa, YOU DID IT–AGAIN!!! AND, tomorrow, you’ll DO IT AGAIN!!! WHY? Because you KNOW YOU CAN!!!! You’re BACK!!! VAMOS, RAFA!!!
Another great win, we all knew it would happen, you have been saying each time, you are improving match by match, all the best for tomorrow😀☺️
Rafa when you are on song. You will be unbeatable. Stan in QF. Blew him off like you did in the past. Dont even think about those two loses. Keep in mind the 12 times he bite the dust.
Hi Indrajith Ila, … … VERY Well PUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) I agree w you ……. Rafa can do it!!!!!!!!!
*Please keep in your bright mind dear Rafa all your previous wins …. besides…..this is just another fun match along the way….. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
VAMOS DEAR RAFA …..VAMOS……VAMOS……VAMOS……& God bless you!!!!!!!!! : )
Vamos Rafa estuviste fantastico
Job well done! You are amazing! Vamos Rafa!
Vamosssssssss Rafa se you can do it.good job don and good luck for the next .love your biggest FAN.🎾🇺🇸❤️🎾🇺🇸❤️🎾🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🎾🇺🇸❤️🎾🇺🇸❤️🎾🇺🇸❤️
Great match. So exciting for all us fans (and him!!!) to see him playing at the Rafa level. Always trust a champion to know what they need to do.
Golpes fantásticos desarmando a Raonic. Recuperando confianza, sensaciones, por el buen camino para volver a ser tú. ¡Vamosssss, Rafaaaaaa! 🙂
Vamos rafa
Didn’t watch the match but happy after long time u faced top ten player and defeated
Just continue to enjoy the matches and keep continuing hitting balls outside of service box area
Wht ever happens tomorrow just continue to enjoy, win or loose both will be helpfull in working further on ur game
It is always known fact stan gets to another level when playing u ( dont knw why) but continue on u r level
Its ur level thats matter most
And when u start to that level no matter what level stan or novak play dont matter
Ur so inspirational and exciting to watch
I m missing ur matches rafa
Bst luck for tomorrow
GREAT COMMENT Ashish !!!!!! : ) & EVER SO 100% TRUE !!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) I often enjoy & appreciate reading your practical wise comments here! Yes, Rafa is good at playing his OWN solid game forward & that makes a huge difference!!!!!! : )
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
You are great Rafa
VAMOS Rafa y félicitations
Fantastic and strong …. so very happy.,…. for you, your team and your family, girlfriend and friends who must all be thrilled for you!!!
Stay healthy and calm.
Classy !!!!!!! : ) VAMOS DEAR RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful strong VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 2 AMAZING SOLID SETS!!!!!!!! very happy for you moving forward w your steadfast powerful game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Enjoy your fantastic Tennis & have a great time celebrating w uncle Toni & THE TEAM!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS sweetheart & God bless you!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Your next match will be AS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!! 🙂 Enjoy lots of fun practicing & playing & for sure either opponent can be fun to play…..have a fantastic time!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) It will be broadcast LIVE at 3:am our time….. & we will make sure we keep the neighbors up w our cheers….: ) : ) : ) VAMOS & lots of love & happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job RAFA, continuing the momentum from the match with Ivo. This performance today cements his improvement in regaining his highest level again.
One of the commies said that when you see RAFA playing so exceptional you almost forget the negative year he has had in terms of his lofty standards. It’s absolutely true.
It’s important to NEVER give up and NEVER kick a man when he’s down.
We love you RAFA.
RAFA fan forever.
GO GO GO FOR IT .
WELL DONE GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK LOVEXX
Great job. I like Raonic but he looked confused. You are back to looking in control. Ever so pleased for you and the fans that have believed. Good job!
So happy for Rafael and wonderful to see him being confident and moving so well. Let us Raftans all around the world share a big cheer, Vamos Rafaaaa
All of sudden Rafa seems to have found his groove again!
Great Thinker watched the match and was really impressed, moreso, as Raonic is no push over.
Now, if there is someone out there that Rafa has an axe to grind with, it’s definetely Stan Warinka!!!
Great Thinker predicts another straight set victory for Rafa: 6-3, 6-3, but to achieve this, Rafa MUST play an all-out ATTACKING GAME firing from all cylinders right from the 1st set.
Vamoosssss Rafa, you can do it. You own Wawrinka.
Well,done Rafa. Muchisima bien!
Vamos Rafa.💖. Was extremely happy to see you win. Watched the entire match, n was cheering you all the time. I was very positive about your win. As the saying goes think positive all the time.
Will always be your loyal fan.
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee you Rafa.💖
Waiting for your next match.
Well done, Rafa!!!!!
Vamos Rafa!!! Very good match today. So proud of you. Take rest and all the best for tomorrow! Vamos! <3 <3 <3