The Spanish duo beat the American duo 7-5, 6-4 in 78 minutes on Saturday in Beijing. They will face American/Australian duo Jack Sock and Bernard Tomic for the title.
BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spian and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain celebrate after winning against Mike Bryan of the United States and Bob Bryan of the United States during the Men’s Double Semi Final match on day eight of the 2016 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2016 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spian and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain shake hands with Mike Bryan of the United States and Bob Bryan of the United States during the Men’s Double Semi Final match on day eight of the 2016 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2016 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spian and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain leave the court after winning against Mike Bryan of the United States and Bob Bryan of the United States during the Men’s Double Semi Final match on day eight of the 2016 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2016 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spian and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain celebrate after winning against Mike Bryan of the United States and Bob Bryan of the United States during the Men’s Double Semi Final match on day eight of the 2016 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2016 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)
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Rafa is chasing his second doubles triumph of the season after winning the gold medal with Marc Lopez at the Rio Olympics.
Vamos Rafa & Pablo!
According to W Magazine, a Rafa postcard artwork will be displayed in “Freeze for Frieze,” during Frieze London, its first post-Brexit fair. The proceeds will go to pay for art scholarships for two students. Among others submitting artwork are Misty Copeland, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Megan Fox. Not until the artwork is sold will the artist be revealed.
This took a lot of searching! Unfortunately, the exhibition is finished. I am gutted – I think Rafa’s postcard was pretty obvious – I would have nabbed it!!
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The artists are supposed to be anonymous. However, this pic sure looks like Rafa but it could have been drawn by any one of the many artists who have drawn Rafa. Maybe RNF can find out which postcard(s) Rafa submitted.
I’ve come to the same conclusion. This card may have been a foil. I was searching the cards last night. I have another suspect!
LOL…U R cracking me up re “suspect.”
I was trying to find out if Rafa’s submission(s) was revealed. Good luck in your hunt. No male has tired me out as much as Rafa has. Love every minute!
Congrats rafa and pablo
But in my view rafa should not play too many doubles tournament
this tournament rafa was playing superbly in singles and wish he continue with same here after
grigor defended well, rafa just needes to mix a his forehands with some drop shot and slices
anywAys
vamoa rafa
Great news , well done Rafa and Pablo you deserve it. What a great doubles player Rafa is turning out to be ,is there no end to his talent . Enjoy your victory and come back stronger in your next tournaments.
ci…..ci…..ci…..ci…..& ci…… IT IS A WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Great for you sweetheart….SO HAPPY FOR YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SOLID VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 🙂 🙂 You are so good at TE BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 🙂 Coming back from behind 4:1 to winning 10:8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 🙂 🙂 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Enjoy your victory and all the best celebrating with P & your TEAM & FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) YEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Looking forward to watching the match & TROPHY CEREMONY on YOU TUBE…… : ) GOOD WORK DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) YOU ARE SO GREAT AT DOUBLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 🙂 Have beautiful week and God bless you sweetheart!!!!!! : ) Well earned TROPHY & SUCH SWEET VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) TOP TOP TOP in EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 🙂 Good night & sweet dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Enjoy everything & keep smiling dear Rafa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ): ) : ) : ) Lots of love & happiness !!!!!!! : )