RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

SHANGHAI (AFP): World number one Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday he savours each victory more than ever after returning to peak form this year following a succession of injuries.
The 31-year-old Spaniard won his sixth title of the year on Sunday in Beijing, fresh from lifting his third US Open title. ... Read more »

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2017 China Open FINAL Rafael Nadal bt. Nick Kyrgios  6/2 6/1

Victory in Beijing gives Nadal his 75th career crown, moving to within two titles of John McEnroe for fourth on the Open Era list. It was his second triumph in the Chinese capital, having previously defeated Guillermo Coria for the 2005 trophy.

"It is an important title for me," said Nadal. "The last year that I had the trophy with me was in 2005... It is completely different. I don't even remember that one. The feeling is probably better this year.   ... Read more »

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2017 China Open SF Rafael Nadal bt. Grigor Dimitrov  6/3 4/6 6/1 

Next opponent - Nick Kyrgios

“I think I was playing great,” Nadal said after the match. “I played a great first set, in my opinion. I was playing good at the beginning of the second, I find the rhythm at the beginning of then third again. I think I played a great third set.”   ... Read more »

2017 China Open QF Rafael Nadal bt. John Isner  6/4 7/6(0)

Next opponent - Grigor Dimitrov

Q. Can we first have your thoughts on the match and your victory.
RAFAEL NADAL: Yes, I think I played a solid match. I played very well, changing good directions. I'm play very focus all the time, no?

I think on return I did well. When I had the chance to touch the ball, I think I putted a lot of balls inside. So very happy for that. ... Read more »

2017 China Open R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Karen Khachanov  6/3 6/3

Next opponent - John Isner  

Q. You have been to Beijing six times. Every time you play into the quarterfinals. You also got an Olympic gold medal here. Do you think Beijing is one of your lucky places?
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't know. I have been in a lot of places that bring me good luck. Beijing, is true that I am not winning the title here since 2008 Olympics, so I don't know if is lucky or not. ... Read more »