Photos from Rafa’s win over Marcel Granollers.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal serves against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Clay falls from the shoes of Rafael Nadal in his match against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal plays a forehand against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal plays a backhand against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
El tenista español Rafael Nadal sufre una caída durante el partido contra su compatriota Marcel Granollers, hoy en la tercera jornada del Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Trofeo Conde de Godó que se celebra en la ciudad condal. Nadal se impuso en dos sets 6-3 y 6-2. EFE/Toni Albir
El tenista español Rafael Nadal sufre una caída durante el partido contra su compatriota Marcel Granollers, hoy en la tercera jornada del Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Trofeo Conde de Godó que se celebra en la ciudad condal. Nadal se impuso en dos sets 6-3 y 6-2. EFE/Toni Albir
Rafael Nadal lays on the ground during his match against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (April 19, 2016 – Source: Alex Caparros/Getty Images Europe)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal reacts against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal serves against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal celebrates against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal looks on during his match against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (April 19, 2016 – Source: Alex Caparros/Getty Images Europe)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal looks on during his match against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal plays a forehand against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal looks on in his match against Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal celebrates defeating Marcel Granollers during day three of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
Congratulations Rafael on another great win. I will pray for your success today. Vamos Rafa. God bless you. Love your Aussie Abuela. 🏆🏆👑😀😊🎈🎈
Well done RAFA, All the best for your next game,love, and God bless,Alaine,Sydney, AustraliaXX
Confidence is growing with every win. Stay focussed; stay healthy. Looking more
comfortable with great movement😎👍👑🏆🎾♥️♥️♥️
Congrats Rafa. You’re playing great 🎾👍😍 VAMOS and good luck tomorrow 😃😘
2nd set the drop shot from rafa was so amazing…..just love it ……
Vamos rafa
Congratulations on Second round victory Rafa!!! So glad and relieved that you are okay after your fall on court. God bless you, remain healthy and the best of luck in Barcelona. Love, Marylynn
Some scary moments, especially the tumble, but its the result that matter. Looked like he was playing to conserve energy and stamina, expending only enough to win the match. Good luck for the next round, VAMOS RAFA!!!
Vamos Rafa!