Rafael Nadal is going for No. 10 at the French Open, and the only man that can stop him is Stan Wawrinka.
Rafa reached the final by beating Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 earlier today on Court Philippe Chatrier, the stadium Rafa calls his favorite place to play. He has dropped only 29 games to reach the final – surpassing his previous best of 35 in 2012.
Wawrinka defeated world No.1 Andy Murray 6-7, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 6-1 in the first semifinal.
Rafa on facing Stan:
I have been playing a great event but Stan has been playing unbelievable.
I saw him play earlier and he hit the ball super hard. I need to be at my best.
- Rafa is only the third man to reach a 10th final at one Grand Slam
- Rafa has never lost in the semi-finals at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal’s shoe is seen as he plays against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain enters the court prior to his mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal wipes his face with a towel during his semifinal tennis match against Austria’s Dominic Thiem at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after a point against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after scoring a point during his semifinal tennis match against Austria’s Dominic Thiem at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his shirt as he plays against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his shirt as he plays against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
A general view inside Court Philippe Chatrier as Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
TOPSHOT – Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal looks on as he plays against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 9, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 8, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a backhand during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory following the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory following the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain shakes hands with Dominic Thiem of Austria following his victory during their men’s singles semi final match on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain changes before walking off court following his victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain changes before walking off court following his victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory following the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory following the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves the court following victory in the mens singles semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory during the men’s singles semi final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day thirteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 9, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 8, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Good Luck for tomorrow’s final against Stan Wawinka ! Will be cheering for you 👍
I also like Thiem and I can understand his desires to win his 1st grand slam but at the moment I want Rafa first to win his 3rd La Decima. I want Rafa to be back as World’s No. 1. Thiem, you’re still young and I know you will soon reach your goal.
Am still praying for our dear Rafa to also win the Wimbledon and US open and where there’s grand slam. Maybe next year’s Australia Open.
Congrats Rafa and all the best this coming Sunday, 11 June 2017 being the French Open final.
VAMOS RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
May God bless you always.