Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal and Jack Sock kick off the night session of Thursday’s play in Rome with Rafa looking for his 4th win over the American, who prevailed in a marathon 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(1) second-round battle over Jiri Vesely.
Date: May 18, 2017
Match time: 7.30 PM local time / 1.30 pM EDT – New York, Montreal / 6.30 PM BST – United Kingdom / 7.30 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / Friday 3.30 AM AEDT – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa is 3-0 against Sock and our champ won their match in Miami last month, 6-2, 6-3. The American has taken a set from Rafa in both of their other meetings in 2015 (Roland Garros, Beijing).
| YEAR | EVENT | SURFACE | RND | WINNER | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2015 | Beijing China |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2015 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
This week Sock spent six hours and 12 minutes on court in Rome (including doubles) compared to 24 minutes for Rafa.
Rafa has only dropped two sets this spring (30-2) during his clay court streak. His seven Rome titles are a tournament record and he last held the crown in 2013.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Source: ATP World Tour
Rafa, another great game from you tonight , your flying high, there’s just no stopping you . Another opponent kicked to the kerb. I see Nick and his brother were in the crowd , taking notes on how to defeat the king of clay at the FO no doubt. Rafa makes sure you have your A game on tomorrow against Thiem , it will be an exciting match for sure. Good luck.
Rafa played well against jack today who really did well in the 2nd set himself by breaking rafa back. But Rafa prevailed – big congrats!!
It has been some day at the Rome Open today:
Firstly, those still in:
A Zverev
M Cilic
M Raonic
Nole
Isner
All in SS
Secondly, those of whom are out:
Fognini
D Goffin
T Berdych
Bautista-Agut
Wawrinka
DelPo and Kei are in a first-set tiebreak.
RAFA ROCKS
We had Rafa yesterday with his great sportsmanship and genuine concern and today with Novak a complete contrast with swearing and rudeness.And the cringy giving love to the crowd , Annabel Croft commented she didn’t like this love thing from Novak and thought it was a bit contrived.
CONTRIVED – deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic
SPOT ON ANNABEL
Annabel has always said she didn’t like novak’s love thing to the crowd. It makes me cringe Maria. I’m so glad I didn’t see that – I prefer him to lose just so I don’t have to endure that again. Lol
Are you secretly in love with Nole? LOL You inexplicably seem unable to stop writing about him; as if you know him personally: as if you have devoured everything ever written about him. He must weigh heavily upon you. Get rid of those shackles and admit you’re missing him. Love conquers.
RAFA ROCKS
Show Jack how it’s done, Rafa! Finish him off in straight sets!😀
Stan the man is over and out, but Novak is starting to get his A game back . Damn it.
I Wonder if Rafa has any plans to play doubles this season. Included in today’s doubles lineup are the Zverev brothers vs the Bryan twins. Now that’s interesting.
RAFA ROCKS
Now both Fabio and David have lost at Rome Open. Sorry to see Goffin go.
RAFA ROCKS
Waiting for you with bated breath Rafa. Have a Rafantastic day!
RAFA ROCKS
Fabio out of tournament, that’s what you call just deserts for making fun of Rafa. Good luck today Rafa , this will be your 4th meeting with Jack Sock, he hasn’t managed to beat you yet and today will be no different . Enjoy your match and your quest to reclaim your kingdom of clay
Rafa, sock it to Jack. Have a Gr8 game and enjoy.
Looks as if it took 20-year-old Sascha to oust Fognini, home crowd or not.
RAFA ROCKS
buena suerte querida Rafa – VAMOS! 🎾💪🏼❤️🍀
Yo quisiera que Rafa gana todo.🤗
Vamos and send Jack home tomorrow. So sorry about Nico’s injury. You were very kind.
Buena suerte Vamos Rafa
Good luck and Vamos Rafa <3