Rafael Nadal will face Kevin Anderson in the final of the US Open after beating Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in his Flushing Meadows semi-final.
After the match, Rafa said:
It means a lot. It has been an amazing season of course after a couple with injures and troubles you know? To be back here in front of this amazing crowd, on this amazing court and to have the chance to fight for another title is so important to me.
I changed a couple of things after the first set. I was playing too much to his backhand and I knew that I had change and move him more and be more unpredictable. It worked really well and I am very happy.
When the rounds are coming, you know you have won a few matchs and you have confidence and know you are playing well. The last three matches have been very positive and this one was the best.
It will be very tough against Kevin. He has an unbelievable serve and is a great example for the kids in the way he has come back from injury. I have known him since we were 12 so I am very happy for him.”(via BBC)
After losing the first set Rafa came roaring back, winning nine games in a row and chasing down everything.
Our champ improved to 23-3 in Grand Slam semifinals, and he has now won his last four US Open semifinals. He will be bidding to win a third US Open final on Sunday.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd prior to his Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd prior to his Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
A detailed view of the sneakers of Rafael Nadal of Spain as he serves against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s semifinal singles match of the US Open 2017 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point in the first set against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point in the first set against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point in the first set against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after a shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after a shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain wipes his face during a break against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
A detailed view of the wrapped fingers of Rafael Nadal of Spain as he serves against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
A detailed view of the sneakers of Rafael Nadal of Spain as he serves against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the third set against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the third set against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts on court against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s semifinal singles match of the US Open 2017 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)
(L-R) Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands with Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina after their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
The victor Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) meets Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro at the net following their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles Semifinals match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 8, 2017. .World number one Rafael Nadal powered into his 23rd career Grand Slam final on Friday, routing Argentina’s 24th-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
(L-R) Rafael Nadal of Spain hugs Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina after their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in their Men’s Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro in the fourth set with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. (Sept. 7, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)
I don’t think Kevin Anderson has ever beaten Rafa so hopefully he won’t do it now. So long as Rafa stays fit for this final test he should be hoisting the trophy in 24 hours. I thought he played a very agressive and exciting game against DelPotro once he made some changes after the first set.
Without taking anything away from Uncle Toni the influence of Carlos Moya is evident. This year it is almost as though Rafa has been reborn.
The main concern is that he does not overdo it. If he needs to cut down his schedule for the remainder of the year hopefully Moya will advise accordingly. Even omitting one tournament could make all the difference.
A fit Rafa is a happy Rafa and brings happiness to his fans, too.
Bravo Rafa! Wonderful to see you thinking well and playing well and of course winning!!!
Keep it up champ!!!
All the very best for Sunday!
VAMOS
The best player Rafa congrats vamosssssssssssssssssss CHAMP .Remember I’m the one the 2017 is your year love and good luck .🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🇺🇸❤️
The man in black! Love it! That was a stunning performance, Rafa. Best wishes for Sunday – you so deserve this.
You r my strog hero of the tenis game i m so impressed for your playing style specialy inside out forhand and i hope u win the us open
Best of luck Vamos Rafa
Go Go Rafa
Now i want to see u as top mony earn player of the tenis world
Go Go Rafa You r my strongest fighting hero
Dear Rafa, you are great, my best wishes and good luck for Sunday, in my opinión, you are the best tennisplayer ever, rest and have a nice day, please get, from The Canaries, my friendliest Greetings. C. Javier
Wow Rafa it sounds as though it was a really great match, and that you played so well.
Please have some rest now and relax, so that you are refreshed for Sunday.
All the best for your match with Kevin Anderson.
Love and Prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
Great pleasure Nadal but shame for Carreno, Lopez and Lopez. 😢 I wanted all Spanish finals. Fi in Paris
I praise and thank you Lord for making it possible for our champ Rafa. Congrats once again champ Rafa for another battle won. Just keep believing you can still beat them. So very happy for you. May you continue to produce such positive and excellent game all through the season and the coming seasons. Cheers ^J^
Indeed, I pray and hope Rafa could win 2017 USO title but most important, Rafa can give his “A” game and nailed the Sunday final
My dear Rafa, you are amazing! I knew you’re going to win against Delpo! Nobody can stop you right now! The way you are playing is unbelieveble! You have the passion, your perseverance is incredible!
Champ, I wish you all the best in the final! You can do it, just stay focused, be aggressive and play your game!👍❤️🏆
Fantastic job from Rafa. Thanks for putting a smile on a true and loyal fan’s face. No one can stop you now. Come Sunday you will be lifting that cup.#usopen#rafa#16.
Congratulations👏💪👍you played with such confidence and belief. Enjoy the victory, and good luck in the final.❤️
What an incredible match! Rafa, congratulations! We’re so happy and so proud of you! You reminded us again (as if a reminder is even needed) why we love you, respect you, and admire you so much! Rest well, and best of luck on Sunday!
Hats off to Rafa for a terrific match. In his on court interview, it was really heartening to hear Rafa talk about his love of tennis and the fact that he wants to keep playing for years to come. He’s ruly in a happy place and long may it last!
Solid performance Rafa,you nailed it,so happy for you,vaaamos champ
AMAZING MATCH. I WAS CONFIDENT YOU WOULD BEAT DEL. JUST ONE MORE STEP.
LOVE YOU RAFA, BUDDY, FOR ALL THE ENERGY N LOVE YOU PUT INTO EVERY MATCH. IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WATCH YOU PLAY.
REST N COME BACK STRONG FOR THE FINALS.
LOVE YOU, ALWAYS. NEVER CHANGE THE WAY YOU ARE FOR ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD. KEEP SMILING.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS.💕💘💔💗💜💛💖💞💟💚💓❤🌹😙🌻🌼🌺🌷🌾🌸😚😚😚😚😚😚😚
VAMOS AGAIN SWEETHEART & CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BRILLIANT VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) 😉 : ) ENJOY YOUR BRIGHT WIN & YOUR POWERFUL COMMAND …….EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) YOU KEPT YOUR GENIUS FOCUS & PASSION & IT WAS VERY CLEAR RIGHT FROM THE FIRST STEP ON THE COURT THAT YOU WERE GOING TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 HAVE LOTS OF FUN CELEBRATING DEAR RAFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 😉 : ) 🙂 🙂 LOTS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS & GOOD NIGHT & SWEET DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) XOXOXOXOXO
You played a great match good luck for the final you WiLL lift the trophy best wishes from a loyal fan in nz
Just rest and stay fit rafa and you will bring no 16 home!!!
Well played Rafa. You dictated points from second set onwards and kept the pressure till the end. You were super aggressive in your approach and hit so many winners especially from forehand. Now take some much needed rest and hoist the trophy on Sunday.
Vamos no.16 is coming
FINAL! So happy for Rafa. He played a great match. One step away from #16. Take rest and than go for it. We are all with you. Vamos Rafa <3
EL MEJOR D L HISTORIA!!!!!! RAFA NADAL…..esta semifinal no tiene palabras…ENHORABUENA!!!