A day after his 33rd birthday, Rafael Nadal continues his quest for a 12th French Open title when he takes on Kei Nishikori in the quarterfinals. Our champ has won 10 of their 12 previous matches, including all three matches on clay.
Date: June 4, 2019
Match time: Rafa is second match on Court Philippe Chatrier. Around 4 PM local time / 10 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / 3 PM BST – United Kingdom / 4 PM CEST – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / midnight AEST – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafa:
What happened here (11 titles)… something really unbelievable. I don’t know what can happen in the future or not. I am trying my best to compete well and to give a chance to be where I am today. Now I’m gonna have tough match against Kei. So that’s my goal now. But of course, yeah, 11 here already is something really unbelievable.
Kei on playing Rafa:
It’s going to be a tough match, he’s the greatest ever clay court player.
Rafa is bidding to reach his 31st Grand Slam semifinal and equal Jimmy Connors in 3rd place on the all-time list for most Grand Slam men’s singles semifinals. He is also bidding to reach his 12th Roland Garros semifinal and extend his lead at the top of the all-time list for most Roland Garros men’s singles semifinals.
Our champ has a 90-2 win-loss record at Roland Garros, ahead of Federer (69-16), Djokovic (67-13) and Guillermo Vilas (58-17). This is Rafa’s 15th successive Roland Garros and his 56th Grand Slam overall.
The King of Clay is looking to become the 4th man in the Open Era to win 4 or more Grand Slam titles after turning 30. Federer, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall are the only men to have won 4 or more Grand Slam titles after turning 30.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
Source: ATP Tour
OLA SWEETHEART AND GOOD DAY!:) YOU LOOK SMASHING AND GORGEOUS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DO AND YOUR BLESSED FITNESS AND ENDURANCE AND BRILLIANCE ON THE COURT IS A FEAST FOR THE EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) WE LOVE DEAR RAFA AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!:) ENJOY EVERYTHING AND THE WEATHER IS A BLESSED PART AND IS WHAT IT IS……..NO BIG DEAL THIS LITTLE BREAK……ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE LOCKER!!!!!:) HAPPY TODAY’ S UMPIRE KEEPS CHECKING THE LINES AND BRAVELY OVER RULES MISCALLS. SHE IS PROFESSIONAL AND AWESOME!!!:) GREAT MATCH SWEETHEART!!!!!!!:) WE LOVE HOW YOU FAST YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR RIGHT MOVES AND GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!:) YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL STRONG AND AGGRESSIVE STAR AND POINT BY POINT YOU EXPRESS YOUR MAGICAL BEAUTIFUL TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) BRILLIANT!!!!!!: GO RAFA GO AND VAMOS SWEETHEART !!!!!!!!:) HAVE A GREAT TIME AND A LOVELY FUN AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) YOUR SOLID PRECIOUS SERVE, ACES, SPEED, FEISTY SHARP RETURNS AND PRECIOUS COURT COMMAND ARE ALL MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) WE LOVE YOU AND LOVE THE FACT THAT YOUR PRESENCE IS SO GORGEOUS…….IMPRESSIVE……….POWERFUL………..AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) ENJOY EVERYTHING AND GOD BLESS YOU SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):):):):) KEEP SMILING!:) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Double 61 until now, incredible!
Third set Rafa up 4-2 starting to serve and game was suspended for fear of rain arriving! Having given Nishikori a respite the match continues tomorrow. Absolute scandal as there was enough light and rain had not started. We know that rain delays help the loosing player.
Wamos Rafa you are the best
Way to go Rafa
What a Performance so far
Best player ever
I don’t know why but don’t think Roger will play with Rafa
Although he is one set love up
OLA OLA OLA OLA OLA OLA OLA AND VAMOS SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) HAVE A GREAT TIME SWEETHEART AND ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) IT WILL BE A GREAT MATCH FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) WI…………WI…………WI………..WE LOVE YOU SWEETHEART AND SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS AND VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) KEEP SMILING SWEETHEART! : ) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
rafa, enjoy your birthday, and enjoy your tournament, best of luck ><
Good luck Rafa be healthy and enjoy your Time on Your own Court❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday Rafa for yesterday. Hope Maria n your family were there to celebrate with you. Been watching your every game n praying for you. Vamos Rafa my boy n win yet another Cup. God bless you. Your Aussie Abuela Nan Shirley. 🎂🎁🏆👑⛵️🛥💥💥🎉🎉
Kei is coming off a 5 set win against Praire . He must be somewhat tired . Rafa is fresh and ready to go . I like Rafa in straight sets but still a close match . Vamos Rafa !
Vamos Rafa!
Camps Rafa!
Wish you Good luck &Camps RAFA!
Vamos Rafa … and please let the weather behave!
Go for it champ. Vamos Rafa <3
I wish I could meet you, get to know you, and watch you play and cheer you on in person.
Good Luck & love xx
Hope the ladies match goes 3 sets. Otherwise Tennis Channel will be showing Toger’s match and like yesterday, we may only see 4 points…
Let’s hope ladies will play only 2 sets because it might rain tomorrow.
I was thinking the same thing…. 2 sets … No delays…
Vamos Rafa!
VAMOS, Rafa! You can do,it again!
Sorry, I clicked on don’t like when trying to click like. I definitely like.