RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2017 Barcelona Open QF Rafael Nadal bt. Hyeon Chung  7/6(1) 6/2

Next opponent - Horacio Zeballos

Rafa: "I had hardly seen him (Hyeon Chung) play. In fact, in some videos last night. He is one of the up and coming strong young players. I knew I had to have respect for him and it would be complicated. But it was also my fault. I was wrong at the start. In the exchange of his backhand against my forehand I should been favored, but that was not happening. Then I changed my mind, I played with more height and the game changed "

“He was playing at a very high level throughout the tournament and played well today. He has good potential, [a] great backhand and [is] very quick. He has all the right things to be a good player,” said Nadal. “He had chances in the first set and I’m happy that I started to play better after the first six games.”

“It’s another opportunity for me to fight, to be in the final day and enjoy this tournament,” said Nadal. “I’ll try to get ready for tomorrow now.”

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