Rafael Nadal reflects on his thrilling first round encounter against Lukas Rosol having fought back from a set and a break down against the Czech.
Video: ATP World Tour
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FOUR match points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
Vamos Rafa. Good luck for the next match <3 <3 <3
GO GO GO…..3 aces ….successful challenges & serving to tie 5:5 in 2nd set……VAMOS !!!!!! : )
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) following the live stream score board WOW…… playing amazingly!!!!! & Just took the first set 6:1 !!!!!!! VAMOS RAFA & MARC !!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) VAMOS !!!!!
His patience is astounding …same question every interview…leave the guy alone ask him positive questions ..he played well in China confidence and belief returning focus on that ..hopefully he will return to his best if not so what he has achieved everything there is in tennis ..lets just enjoy him there will never be another Rafa ..be a sad day when he retires…Vamos Rafa
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) It is a beautiful day & a nice time for another Doubles match!!!! : ) : ) ……. It will be fun & a great match for you & Marc….Have a great day & a fantastic time !!!!!! : ) : ) VAMOS & God bless you!!!!! : ) : )
How does he have to answer the same silly questions about where his game is at? He won and showed that he is back mentally stronger. I recall an interviewer asking Serena Williams, following a defeat ” How do you feel”, reply with a sharp tone, “Do I look happy” End of stupid questions, end of interview.
Best of luck to Rafael and Marc Lopez in doubles today
I remember Mary Carillo ask Serena at 2015 US Open Serena you are living on the edge and Serena said I’m not living on the edge ! very inappropriate to ask a world # 1 player ! so stupid and dumb at the same time instead of congratulating Serena with a big warm Congrats on your big win today !
Well done Rafa. I did not see the game, but my day was brightened when I switched on my iPad n saw that you had won. I then watched your normal unassuming interview on video. God bless you. Vamos Rafael. Your Aussie Abuela. 😊😇 😄🎈🎈🎈
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Great interview…..brief & to the point! : ) I love the fact that the interviewer ‘s questions reflected on your current strong & relevant competitive Tennis. He was clearly impressed with your creative strong game & how you found a strong way to turn the match around & earn another victory!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!! : ) : ) I was particularly pleased that you ended up winning the match with your magical motivation & determination AND for both your tennis ability, & for your outstanding Sportsmanship on the court! KUDOS !!!!!! : )
Well said Rafa this match was a good confidence builder. Vamos Rafa!