The BNP Paribas Masters Paris draw is out, and Rafael Nadal has a bye in the first round. He will play the winner of the match between a qualifier and fellow Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
Our champ is seeded to face Kevin Anderson and Stan Wawrinka before the semi-finals, where Novak Djokovic could await. Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Kei Nishikori and Roger Federer all feature in the opposite side of the draw in Paris.
Rafa’s potential route to the final:
- 1st round: Bye
- 2nd round: Guillermo Garcia-Lopez
- 3rd round: Kevin Anderson
- Quarter-final: Stan Wawrinka
- Semi-final: Novak Djokovic
- Final: Andy Murray or Roger Federer
Projected quarterfinals:
- Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Berdych
- Stan Wawrinka vs Rafael Nadal
- David Ferer vs Roger Federer
- Kei Nishikori vs Andy Murray
Rafa will also compete in the doubles draw together with veteran doubles champion Leander Paes. They will open their campaign against Dominic Inglot and Robert Lindstedt.
Good luck, Rafa! Vamos!
Every day you are getting better all the best for your game today vamos rafa mouse
VAMOS RAFA!!! We are rooting for you!! GO, GO, GO!!! MUCHA SUERTE, RAFA!!!
Ce qui me fatigue le plus c’est ce Rosol qui est encore dans ses pattes si il gagne contre Busta. C’est sa bête noire. J’en ai plus peur que le Djoker
Congratulations on a great match Rafa. You did not lift the trophy but you lifted the hearts of many. What a true gentleman you are. What spirit and heart you have. You are going to lift many more trophys before you retire – INCLUDING grand slam trophys I am certain of this. Please stay healthy and rid yourself of any self-doubt you have. (In my opinion, self-doubt stands in the way of a victory). God bless you. And the best of luck and health in upcoming tournament. Love, Marylynn.
What a beautiful speach from Rafa and nice words from Roger which were from the heart
VAMOS DEAR RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Congratulations on making the finals and KUDOS for all the great matches & for your amazing beautiful stride !!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) God bless you sweetheart & there will be other opportunities looking forward!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) ci….ci….ci Senior!!!!!! : ) : ) Have a great evening & fun time till your next tour…… God bless you & your GREAT TEAM !!!!!! Thanks for everything & lot of love & happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
Rafa should be so proud of himself, it could have gone either way. I hope this will do Rafa’s confidence a world of good one point closer to being back where he belongs in the top four
YEH….DECISIVE VOLLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Rafa just won beautifully the 2nd SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL GREAT FEISTY CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) GOD BLESS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) GO…..GO…….GO…….& ….. GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT MATCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
Come on Rafa you can take this
CHALLENGE P:LEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R ;s ball was OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE LOOKING GREAT OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
VAMOS SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
********** LETS GO RAFA LETS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) **********
God bless him HE LOOKS SMASHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hola Rafa que gusto que nuevamente estés retomando tu juego, sigue así siempre tendrás una admiradora. Tu puedes. Felicidades. Que sigan los éxitos.
Rafa please skip it if ur not feeling well even if it is 1 percent
To be healthy is more.important to be competitive for most important grand slams
Why u playing doubles ….. i think u should not overplay
Else continue to enjoy matches
Tennis is most exciting sport to watch when u play it
Yes, life is filled with “if onlys” throughout history – how many more slams, wins and titles could Rafa have had if Djoker hadn’t come along (he did manage Fed well enough, in the end) and his body had survived better.
Unless I’m reading it wrong, it looks like first round doubles is against Inglot and Lindstedt??
Go, Rafa, make it 24 wins!!!!!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Good morning!!!!!!!! It is a beautiful day & I am very touched by how lovely the Swiss crowd are during your matches & the affection & warmth they have expressed to you . Like the rest of your fans, they are mighty impressed with your astonishing powerful craft & TOP TOP high level fantastic magical game !!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) ci…ci….ci…..& CI………VAMOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Enjoy EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) It will be a treat to see your beautiful commanding presence on the court !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Love your matches!!!!!!!! Have lots & lots of fun playing joyfully your BEAUTIFUL , STRONG & FEISTY TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) !!!!!!!!!!! : ) Have a great time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) God bless you….YOU ARE THE BEST DEAR RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : )
VAMOS !!!!!!!!! : ) …….VAMOS !!!!!!!!!! : ) ………..VAMOS !!!!!!!!!!!! : ) ……………………..
Good luck and Vamos Rafa <3