It was a good day for Rafael Nadal in New Delhi today.

Our champ beat Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Treat Huey of the Philippine Mavericks in the men’s doubles alongside Rohan Bopara (6-4), before beating Frenchman Roger-Vasselin 6-4 in the men’s singles.

It was the Aces’ fourth win in five matches as they continued to lead the five-team standings, just ahead of Mavericks who have four wins from six matches.

Indian Aces’ Rafael Nadal of Spain walks onto the court before playing his match in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in New Delhi, India, December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee

Rafael Nadal gets ready to serve as he plays for Indian Aces against Edouard Roger Vasselin of Philippine Mavericks in the men’s singles event of the International Premier Tennis League in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Rafael Nadal gets ready to serve as he plays for Indian Aces against Edouard Roger Vasselin of Philippine Mavericks in the men’s singles event of the International Premier Tennis League in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Rafael Nadal plays for Indian Aces against Edouard Roger Vasselin of Philippine Mavericks in the men’s singles event of the International Premier Tennis League in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Indian Aces’ Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Philippine Mavericks’ Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France (unseen) during their men’s singles match in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in New Delhi, India, December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee

Rafael Nadal plays for Indian Aces against Edouard Roger Vasselin of Philippine Mavericks in the men’s singles event of the International Premier Tennis League in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Indian Aces’ Rafael Nadal of Spain (2nd L) take a selfie photo with his team members after winning his men’s singles match against Philippine Mavericks’ Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France (unseen) in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in New Delhi, India, December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee

After the match, Rafa said:

It’s great to play at home, in front of home fans, and definitely the home advantage helps the team to win. The tennis in IPTL is so competitive, it’s a tough match, everyone wants to win and the tennis is of high quality.

I am happy to be here in India, the people are so friendly, the energy is terrific.

On the big match-up with Federer coming up on Saturday, Rafa said:

I will give it my best. The format is so quick, and everything moves so fast, but I am looking forward to playing against Federer on Saturday!

Source: iptlworld.com