Rafael Nadal beat Czech Lukas Rosol in straight sets to reach the third round of the Paris Masters.
Our champ won 6-2, 6-2 on Bercy’s indoor courts to set up a meeting with either Dominic Thiem or Kevin Anderson.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain salutes the crowd as he enters the court before his Men’s second round match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Repubilc on day three of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 4 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks out to play his match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks out to play his match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks out to play his match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks out to play his match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks out to play his match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
A general view of Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Nov. 3, 2015 – Source: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe)
El tenista español Rafael Nadal sirve la bola al checo Lukas Rosol, durante el partido de segunda ronda del Masters 1.000 de París, Francia, el 4 de noviembre del 2015. EFE/Etienne Laurent
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain changes his headband during his Men’s second round match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Repubilc on day three of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 4 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his Men’s second round match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Repubilc on day three of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 4 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his Men’s second round match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Repubilc on day three of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 4 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his Men’s second round match against Lukas Rosol of Czech Repubilc on day three of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 4 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
El tenista español Rafael Nadal devuelve la bola al checo Lukas Rosol, durante el partido de segunda ronda del Masters 1.000 de París, Francia, el 4 de noviembre del 2015. EFE/Etienne Laurent
El tenista español Rafael Nadal devuelve la bola al checo Lukas Rosol, durante el partido de segunda ronda del Masters 1.000 de París, Francia, el 4 de noviembre del 2015. EFE/Etienne Laurent
El tenista español Rafael Nadal devuelve la bola al checo Lukas Rosol, durante el partido de segunda ronda del Masters 1.000 de París, Francia, el 4 de noviembre del 2015. EFE/Etienne Laurent
El tenista español Rafael Nadal gesticula durante el partido que le enfrenta al checo Lukas Rosol, correspondiente a la segunda ronda del Masters 1.000 de París, Francia, el 4 de noviembre del 2015. EFE/Etienne Laurent
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Masters held at AccorHotels Arena on November 4, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
well done again .boy are you climbing that ladder god bless vamosxx
Merci pour cette belle victoire !!! VAMOS ………………..
I’m so glad you’re winning Rafa!!! Keep it up!!! VAMOS!!! WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU!! VAMOS!
Congratulations on your win Rafa. Keep it up. And keep up the positive attitude. And never any self-doubt!!! Always remember your serve – keep working on it so it is always effective. Most of all please remain healthy and the best of luck during tomorrow’s match. God Bless you. Love, Marylynn
Live to watch you play. Keep up that smile and positive attitude.
Great match today! Rafa played very good and looked very confident. Good luck for tomorrow. Vamos Rafa <3 <3 <3
Keep on trucking Rafa. Love his fighting determination to never give up!
Great victory in straight sets. Rafael’s visit to Roland Garros must have inspired hm. He inspires us,
Awesome — straight sets — no time wasted— beautiful tennis
Good job Rafa. Congratulations and wish you the best for this tournament and why not: win the title, you can do it
Fantastic win in straight sets. Keep rolling, fighting and winning. So satisfying to beat someone who repeatedly displays such poor sportsmanship. A real confidence-builder😉💪
Agreed canaDiana. Rafa will never lower himself to that level!
Great stuff! Really hoped you’d bagel him, but straight sets 6-2, 6-2 is good. (You’ll gather I don’t like Rosol.) You seem to be playing better and better.
VAMOS DEAR RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) That was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! YOUR POWERFUL STRIKING RETURNS & YOUR SOLID AMAZING SERVE WERE MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your striking classy Victory!!!!!! VAMOS!!!!!!!!!! All business with your mighty focus, you commanded the court w your outstanding movement & forceful game!!!!!!!!!!!! KUDOS …. it was very exciting & lots of fun to watch your powerful display of your strong talent!!!!!! We enjoyed it immensely & LOVE YOUR MOVEMENT & SHOTS & SERVE & EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR GAME!!!!! …..4 ACES & fantastic EVERYTHING……!!!! God bless you sweetheart & enjoy a very nice evening! : ) Enjoy your solid win with your solid TEAM & have a beautiful time !!!!!!! Vamos ….Vamos………Vamos…….
Love your photos from RG …… ci….ci…..ci…..you look great & it is moving to see the grounds & see you on the French Clay …. totally look at home : ) : ) : ) : ) Keep smiling dear Rafa & celebrating….. & enjoy EVERYTHING!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS & lots of love & happiness!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
Wow… enjoy tonight and have good rest
U was so consistent in hitting beyond service box area
Vamos rafa vamos
Bst luck for nxt match
Yes, great match and you started to play tactically and improved as the match went on. Great job! VAMOS
playing without fear , point at a time, ocassionally too eager, new weapons: slice and almost matched rosol serve mph
Fantastic win! Vamos, Rafa!
Vamos Rafa! Didn’t get to see the match in real time but can’t wait to watch it back on recording.