RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2017 Abierto Mexicano Telcel FINAL Rafael Nadal vs. Sam Querrey  3/6 6/7(3) 

Rafael Nadal was bidding to win his 70th ATP World Tour singles title. A victory over Querrey would have given him his first hard-court title since winning the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in January 2014. Nadal is still seeking his first title of 2017, having also finished runner-up at the Australian Open (l. Federer).
"He played very well, almost reaching perfection," said Nadal. "I played under a lot of pressure because of his serve and baseline game. He left me with very few options, and the few I had he also played good. I have to congratulate him. I'm also very happy with my week and my game." (via ATP)

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• Hot shot

• Rafa's speech 

• Press conference