The victory against Milos Raonic earned Rafael Nadal a quarter-final meeting with fourth-seed Stan Wawrinka, who needed nearly three hours to overcome Marin Cilic, 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-4.
Date: October 16, 2015
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Rafa leads the rivalry 12-2. Stan has not dropped only one set in the pair’s past two meetings (2015 Rome and 2014 Australian Open). Here are the matches they have played against each other:
| YEAR | EVENT | RND | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome Italy Outdoor Clay |
QF | Stan Wawrinka
767 62
|
| 2014 | Australian Open Australia Outdoor Hard |
F | Stan Wawrinka
63 62 36 63
|
| 2013 | Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Great Britain Indoor Hard |
RR | Rafael Nadal
765 766
|
| 2013 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Shanghai China Outdoor Hard |
QF | Rafael Nadal
7610 61
|
| 2013 | Roland Garros France Outdoor Clay |
QF | Rafael Nadal
62 63 61
|
| 2013 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid Spain Outdoor Clay |
F | Rafael Nadal
62 64
|
| 2012 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Monaco Outdoor Clay |
QF | Rafael Nadal
75 64
|
| 2010 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Shanghai China Outdoor Hard |
R32 | Rafael Nadal
64 64
|
| 2010 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada Canada Outdoor Hard |
R32 | Rafael Nadal
7612 63
|
| 2010 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome Italy Outdoor Clay |
QF | Rafael Nadal
64 61
|
| 2009 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. Outdoor Hard |
R16 | Rafael Nadal
762 764
|
| 2007 | ATP Masters Series Paris France Indoor Hard |
R16 | Rafael Nadal
64 63
|
| 2007 | Stuttgart Germany Outdoor Grass |
F | Rafael Nadal
64 75
|
| 2007 | Australian Open Australia Outdoor Hard |
R32 | Rafael Nadal
62 62 62
|
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Source: ATP World Tour
Congratulations on your win agains Milos. The best of luck tomorrow during your quarter final match against Stan. I always tell you this, but 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.
Your way to handsome Rafa..good luck tomorrow against Stan will be a tough one but if you play as you have been you fan do it..will be watching from the UK..Vamos Champ
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Looking forward to watching your magical Tennis !!!!!! : ) You have many outstanding top top top Tennis gifts…..Your unbelievable FOCUS & strong ENDURANCE are RARE & by far THE BEST amongst ALL top players…..!!!!!! : ) It will come REAL HANDY for you …….Same with your speed & movement …..& your amazing commending court coverage!!!!! KUDOS dear Rafa !!!!! YOU have all of that as an advantage and enjoy your flexibility & reach along with your magical powerful Returns : ) : ) !!!! : ) VAMOS sweetheart!!!!! : ) Have a good time!!!!! You can out run any top player dear Rafa & with your passion & determination ALL IS HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) God bless you & have a great time playing!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
Rafa won a set in the AO final
Vamos Rafa!!! Will be a tough match but you can do it!!! Vamos <3 <3 <3
Will be a tough one against Stan but you can do it! Vamos Rafa!
Vamos Rafa a ganar que tu eres un verdadero champion
Go get him Rafa, bring your best form, we are all rooting for you.