Third seed Rafael Nadal, the 2008 champion, will face Argentine left-hander Federico Delbonis (No. 43) in the opening round of the Rio Olympics on Sunday.
Date: August 7, 2016
Match time: Rafa is 2nd match on Court 1. Approximately 12.30 PM local time / 11.30 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / 4.30 PM BST – United Kingdom / 5.30 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / August 8 – Monday, 1.30 AM AEST – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa leads head-to-head series 2-0. Our champ has lost just seven games in two prior matches with Delbonis. Both matches were played on clay.
| YEAR | EVENT | SURFACE | RND | WINNER | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Buenos Aires Argentina |
Outdoor Clay | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2013 | Vina del Mar Chile |
Outdoor Clay | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
Rafa and Marc Lopez are scheduled to play their 1st round doubles match – 5th on Court 2.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
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Good luck Rafa!!
Where can I stream or watch RAFA and what time, I am in London!
Per Bravo, Courts 3-9 suspended for now.
Courts 1&2 will be reassessed.
Only Centre in play.
(via Twitter / Courtney Nguyen @FortyDeuceTwits)
Reason: windy conditions.
I notice it goes deathly quiet on here before a Rafa match. His new Tommy ad is now on youtube that should help relax the nerves;)
GOOD LUCK RAFA!! DONT STOP FOR ANY SELFIES:D!!!
Good luck and Vamos Rafa!!!
I am relieved that Rafa does not have to face Del Potro in the first round. I am concerned about his wrist, so I hope he will take it easy and enjoy his Olympic experience. It is amazing to watch all the other athletes asking for selfies.
Bonne chance à rafa pour ce 1er match contre delbonis. ! ❤vamos rafa👍👍👍👍
I’M SO EXCITED TO WATCH RAFA.💖 PLAY AFTER 2 MONTHS .
WISHING YOU LUCK N ALL OUR LOVE.
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOU RAFA.💖 ALWAYS.
STAY FIT N HEALTHY, KEEP SMILING.😊 😊 😊 😊
I’m so excited!!!!