On Tuesday, nine-time champion Rafael Nadal will face huge-serving Australian Sam Groth (No. 100) in the first round of the 2016 French Open.
Date: May 24, 2016
Match time: Rafa is 2nd match on Suzanne Lenglen Court. Approximately 1 PM local time / 7 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / 12 noon BST – United Kingdom / 1 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / 9 PM AEST – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa on facing Sam Groth:
Well, he has a huge serve, no? He’s uncomfortable first round. He’s a difficult one.
You know, need to be ready for suffer a little bit during the match, because I know he gonna be difficult to have breaks.
I hope to be ready to stay focused mentally and to compete well.
Rafa and Sam have never played each other on the ATP tour or in a Grand Slam prior to their clash at the 2016 French Open.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Rafa, one more set to go. YAAAAYE!!!
RAFA IS ROCKIN THRU HIS FIRST MATCH
That was fast Rafa. Now just 2 more 2go.
RAFA IS ROCKIN!!!
I wonder how fit Groth is. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, he was forced to withdraw from two tournaments this past month due to a blocked nerve in his neck. Not good. Going against Rafa could exacerbate his problem. No joking matter. Win the match Rafa. Sam, take care of your neck problem.
RAFA ROCKS
Rafa you are a beautiful soul so good Karma be on your side. Be calm and play fluidly as you say ‘like a fish through the sea’ – you are loved xxxxx
RAFA, all the best for Tuesday and although I am Australian of course I will be barracking for you.
Take care, and all the best,
Love and prayers,
AlaineXX
This is not the end..but I sure do want you to win Rafa. Its a great feeling when you win. I stand infront of the TV when you play. I cant sit down..until the match is over. Give it all you got and keep your opponent running..moving side to side..one end of the court to the other end. Have them running out of breathe.
Good luck!!
Number 10 French Open..Rafa..aa Nadal :))
Rafa, you can take Groth down in the first 3 sets. Believe it, know it, feel it. Mix up your play. Be aggressive. Keep him guessing. Don’t underestimate him. One opponent down, six to go.
RAFA ROCKS
El orgullo de ganar Roland Garros por la décima vez es algo MUY ESPECIAL. Esperamos verte con esa copa este ano, Rafa!!! VAMOS, RAFA!!!
Vamos Rafa…you will be just fine… Best of luck…all your fans will be rooting for you and sending all their best wishes to you. VAMOS RAFA !
Rafa, you are the more experienced and the best player of the two, so don’t be afraid of his serves! You have to be aggressive and focused. You are still the King of clay, REMEMBER? Good luck for tomorrow and the rest of the season!
EEEEEKKK! He’s back!
RAFA ADELANTE CAMPEON
Stay focused Rafa and good luck,
I am worried for Rafa, not for Sam but for weather. Heavy, moistened and rain clad weather is not good for his top spin and bounce, moreover roofs are getting closed which is very bad for Rafa who is a different player under closed roof. praying weather will be clearer before Rafa’s match tomorrow…
Just go go go you know you can win this !!! No pain no gain just keep on fighting go in with confidence and play aggressively !
With you all the way Rafa as is all your fans who totally beleive in you
So good luck tomorrow
Groth: in his last ten games, all in 2016, the furthest he reached was the R16 at the Seoul Challenger.
Rafa, get your groove and you will be fine. You know you can do it. Good luck champion.
RAFA ROCKS
Good luck tomorrow Rafa, we know you can do this ,you just have to believe it to , number 10 is just around the corner waiting for you
Hmmmmmmmmm…..Just around the corner, eh????????????
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…………
But as always, we’ll see.
Rafa, we know that you often start out slow, so no slip ups tomorrow! We want you to win easily and build your confidence and calm.
With you all the way Rafa. Stay focused. I want to see you lift that trophy. The king of clay RAFA. xx👑👑🎾🎾🏆🏆
When you talk about suffering, you are ready to fight for the win! Stay focussed;
stay hungry for every point. Bonne chance👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🏆❤️
Vamos Rafa!!!