RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2016 BNP Paribas Open QF Rafael Nadal def. Kei Nishikori  6/4 6/3 

“I felt strong mentally,” Nadal added. “I had the right energy. I was able to fight for every ball. I was able to keep going during the whole match and believe in myself again, and that made me play with more energy and less nerves".
“That's so important for me. It's the way I’ve played my whole career. This week has been very, very positive.”

"I had a tough draw from the beginning," said Nadal. "To be able to be where I am today, in the semifinals, and especially with the victory of today against a top, top player, that's something very important for my confidence. It's very important to believe in myself too, and winning the way that I did.

"Let's try my best tomorrow. Let's keep playing with the same energy. And we'll see what's going on. I know Novak is playing unbelievable, so it's difficult. But I am here to keep enjoying, keep trying my best, and keep playing with the right energy."

Source: ATP; BNP Paribas Open

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