RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2018 Mutua Madrid Open QF Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem  5/7 3/6 

Q. Today's match, he was very strong compared to last year. But he beat you in Rome. The positive is that you can rest. Are you sad? How do you get to Rome?
RAFAEL NADAL: By plane.

Well, of course, yes, I'm upset. I tried to come back. I tried to do it. I tried to do it a couple of times. But I haven't been good enough today. He was better than me today. That's the end of the story. Some days you don't play as good as you would like to play. Also when that happens it's because your opponent is doing really well. Just congratulate him, that's all.  ... Read more »

2018 Mutua Madrid Open R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Diego Schwartzman   6/3 6/4

Next opponent - Dominic Thiem

Q. They told you that Diego Schwartzman was really good. You were under control all the time. Maybe some of your forehands went out, but you managed to win the match in two sets.
RAFAEL NADAL: These are just the circumstances, that's all. But yes, it was a tough match, for sure. He's a really good player. He has a lot of talent. We've seen that in the past. He's a very quick player. Yeah, it was a difficult match.  ... Read more »

2018 Mutua Madrid Open R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Gael Monfils  6/3 6/1

Next opponent - Diego Schwartzman

Rafael Nadal recorded his 20th straight clay-court match win and improved to 48 consecutive sets won on the surface Wednesday as he started his quest for a sixth Mutua Madrid Open trophy. ... Read more »

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Q. Today it's a little bit cloudy here in Madrid. You're here at home. How do you feel? The other day you already said here people support you and help you to win. Do you play better because of the altitude or do you think the people can support you and help you a little bit here?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I have to give my 100%. Whenever we play here, it's one of the clay tournaments where it's a little bit more different to the others. That is something obvious. We've spoken about this many times.  ... Read more »

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