On Thursday, eight-time champion Rafael Nadal will face wildcard Albert Montanes (No. 104) in the third round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.
Date: April 21, 2016
Match time: Not before 1.30 PM local time / 7.30 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / 12.30 BST – United Kingdom / 1.30 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / 9.30 PM AEDT – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website. (Note: The weather forecast is not looking too promising.)
Watch online: 3pmstream
Our champ leads head-to-head series 3-0. They also met twice on the Challenger circuit, both of which Rafa won in straight sets. Rafa has never lost a set let alone a match to 35-year-old Montanes.
Here are the matches Rafa and Montanes have played against each other:
| YEAR | EVENT | SURFACE | RND | WINNER | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
Outdoor Clay | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
61 62
|
| 2007 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | R32 | Rafael Nadal |
61 63 62
|
| 2005 | Acapulco Mexico |
Outdoor Hard | F | Rafael Nadal |
61 60
|
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
STAY FOCUSED Rafa. You know what you have to do to beat Fognini. The best to you on Friday.
VAMOS RAFA!
Vamos rafa and win again 3 matchs and catch the title
Congrats RAFA
Now, unto Fabio, whom I wanted you to meet. He said that he CAN beat you. He has already sent a warning last year, not sure what has transpired between you and him.
Any ways, remind Fabio like Stan, Andy, Verdasco and all others that 2015 was not all about them and more about you.
Fabio is chomping at the bit to get you and YOU ARE CHOMPING ALSO. I never want an easy draw for you because you don’t need an easy draw. Easy are for losers and that YOU ARE NOT.
Well, good luck anyways tomorrow and practice your chomping for the trophy ceremony.
RAFA fan forever.
And last note if you beat Fabio tomorrow, they’ll say he went on a walkabout blah, blah, blah good – a walkabout straight to Italy.
Chomp Chomp! Hopefully Rafa gets your memo and dispels the Fog. Stay strong Rafa, give him no quarter!!
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FANTASTIC SOLID VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) STRONG GAME with ACES & ALL……………. : ) : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) That was exciting, great swift match !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Your fabulous RETURNS and BRIGHT NET coverage are delightful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) You had so many beautiful points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Have a beautiful day sweetheart & Enjoy & celebrate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) ; ) : ) : ) : ) LOts of love & happiness & VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : )
4/21/2016 8:59am NY time
Nadal beats Montanes at Barcelona with a 6-2 6-2 victory.
VAMOS RAFA!
One match at a time, play your best no matter who the opponent is an keep on trying to improve your game,, Of course Rafa knows all this,, that’s why he will succeed ,, good luck an have a good day,, Rafael Nadal,,
Get it done Rafa. Hopefully you meet Fognini and crush him too. Get it done!
OLA & VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Enjoy each match as it comes…..: ) We love you & sending huge hugs !!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Watching your classy point by point game is the way we enjoy seeing your matches…….. no big deal simply stay in the moment & then all is well with the next moment….and the next point !!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) God bless you sweetheart & have a beautiful day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Think sweet thoughts & keep smiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) It is all here for you to enjoy !!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) Lots & lots & lots of love & happiness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ; ) : ) : ) : )
Congratulations on your win today. I still have to watch the match as had to record but the scoreline is impressive! Good luck for tomorrow against Montanes and Vamos Rafa as always!
will be watching vamos rafa
Good to see francis
Very best luck for tomorrow
Stay healthy…..stay calm
Vamos
Good luck and best wishes Rafa go Rafa Go !!!
Good luck for tomorrow. Vamos Rafa!!