RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

Q. You have been playing so well throughout this tournament, how disappointing is it for you to end this way? When did you realize you were having difficulty out there as far as your health? Before the match or during the match?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I had some issues during the tournament. As everybody knows, I had an issue, it was in the second or third match. Then I think was little bit better.

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2018 US Open SF Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro  6/7(3) 2/6 (Ret.)

Rafael Nadal had spent more time on the court than any other player at the US Open in 2018. To be exact, 15 hours and 54 minutes, which included his punishing five-set turnaround against Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals. And in the end, it ... Read more »

2018 US Open QF Rafael Nadal bt. Dominic Thiem  

0/6 6/4 7/5 6/7(4) 7/6(5)

Next opponent - Juan Martin del Potro

Q. How would you describe the physical and mental challenge of this match tonight?

RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah, very demanding in all aspects. Have been a very tough start for me. After that first set, then the match became more normal. Tough match against a great opponent.

Yeah, have been physical demanding because the conditions have been tough out there, too. Not crazy, but tough. And, yes, I played against a great opponent. He ... Read more »

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2018 US Open R4 Rafael Nadal bt. Nikoloz Basilashvili  6/3 6/3 6/7(6) 6/4

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2018 US Open R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Karen Khachanov  5/7 7/5 7/6(7) 7/6(3)

Next opponent - Nikoloz Basilashvili

"I am very happy to be through in a very tough situation," said Nadal

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