Fifth seed Rafael Nadal has reached the final of the Miami Open after recording a 6-1, 7-5 semi-final victory over unseeded Italian Fabio Fognini. He is in the Miami final for the fifth time but is still in search of his first title.
Rafa, who will be going for his 29thATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown, will face either Roger Federer or Nick Kyrgios in Sunday’s final.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal loses his shoe against Fabio Fognini during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain wipes sweat off of the court during his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point against Fabio Fognini of Italy during Day 12 of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal celebrates defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the semi finals at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 31, 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 30, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images North America)
Nick,
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Ha ha, looks like Rafa attends Hogwarts , and he just about to destroy his very own Voldemort, Lord Jolly Roger
Here we go , round two, not sure who to root for , the easiest one for Rafa to beat ,but who’s that?
Haha Maria. I thought we were saying we were going to pull for Nick?
Okay ,okay, saint Nick 😇Lol it is then
This will be very interesting – Roger struggled a bit yesterday against berdych so he’s not invincible. And we also were robbed of the quarter final between them both at IW. I hope nick just stays calm; refrains from mimicking rafa and plays his best
We are with you Rafa.Good luck in the final.Hopefully you will lift the trophy on Sunday. All the best.
Well don Rafa you play very good champ.vamossssssssssssssssssssss to the finals ,this year is going to be very good for you live your fans for ever.🎾🎾🎾🎾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍❤️
I, too, join with ALL your other loyal fans, saying “you did a great job today”, AND I look forward to seeing you win your first Miami Final!!!!! VAMOS RAFA!!!!! SI, PUEDES!!!
Way to go, champ!!
Keep serving like that, and be as aggressive. Your stats were amazing, especially the very few you lost in your service games.
Love you always.
Congratulations RAFA!!!!
You absolutely deserve it.
To all RAFA fans, happy days.
RAFA fan forever
So glad Rafa no longer feels the need to run round his backhand to hit the forehand as it puts him out of position and lost him key points over recent years. He gave a smart post match interview – diplomatic as always! Yes, as Rafa said, if he lost the final it wouldn’t affect his career, but how great it would be for him if he were to lift the trophy on Sunday. We know he wants it very much and it would be a terrific confidence booster going into the clay court season. Cmon Rafa one last push!!!!
Like all Rafa fans, I am thrilled for you. Rafa moves up to 5th and is a solid second in the Race to London. Obviously we all want a win on Sunday, but let’s remember that this is another final for him. Such a welcome change from the past couple of years!!! Number 70 and 29 please!
You are where you belong! Congratulations😜 The best to you in the final. It matters not-Nick or Roger-just play your game.💪💪💪👊👊👊👍👏🏆❤️
Couldn’t be happier for you, Rafa! Keep that serve working!!!!!
Yeahh!! – Good on you Rafa 🤗😍 Congratulations champ. – Now go win that final. All the best of luck 🍀🤞🏻
You can do it 😘☀️
VAMOOOS RAFA!! 🎾💪🏼❤️🌟
Soooo very happy for you Rafa!!!
Great champ you are the best and out favorite ,be it Roger or Nick in final i believe you will will Miami open this year . vamooooooos Rafa.
I absolutely love Rafa on and off the courts!
He is my #1 tennis player hands down !
Congratulations Rafa on an absolute
amazing match !
This has just made my day !
I’ll be watching you Rafa in the
Finals won’t miss a beat 😊😘
#rafafanatic #teamrafa #rafaaddict
#loveyourafa 😗😍😚
So happy for Rafa. Now it’s time to win the Miami-Open..YOU CAN DO IT. Take rest and all the best for the final. Vamos Rafa <3
Well done Rafa, keep it up champ.
I believe Rafa will be “in the zone” at the final.
RAFA GOTTA WIN
YEH SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : )