RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2019 US Open QF Rafael Nadal bt. Diego Schwartzman  6-4 7-5 6-2

Next opponent - Matteo Berrettini

"Diego is playing unbelievable. I need to play my best in the next round to have the chance to be in the semi-finals." 

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2019 US Open R4 Rafael Nadal bt. Marin Cilic  6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2

Next opponent - Diego Schwartzman

Rafa reached his 40th Grand Slam quarterfinal and ninth at US Open

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2019 US Open R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Hyeon Chung  6-3 6-4 

Next opponent - Marin Cilic 

Q. You will have played six sets in the first eight days of the tournament. With obviously a walkover. Do you feel that makes you not match tough going into the second week?
RAFAEL NADAL: You never know what's better or worse, no? From here, the main thing, I am happy to be where I am. I'm in the fourth round, and that's the main thing.  ... Read more »

Second seed Rafael Nadal moved into the third round of the US Open on Thursday, after Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew ahead of their night session encounter. The Aussie cited a right shoulder injury.

Next up for Nadal is South Korean Hyeon Chung, who saved a match point in a massive 1-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(4) comeback over No. 32 seed Fernando Verdasco. (via ... Read more »

2019 US Open R1 Rafael Nadal bt. John Millman  6-3 6-2 6-2

Next opponent - Thanasi Kokkinakis

Q. You struggled with injuries for a while. Your body is a lot leaner now. How did your new body and style of play come into this tournament, what do you think or feel about it?

RAFAEL NADAL: I have the same body. Well, I would love a new body, but not possible for the moment (smiling). Maybe in 100 years you will be able to change all the things, but not now. ... Read more »

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