RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2019 Rome Masters R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Nikoloz Basilashvili  6-1 6-0

Next opponent - Fernando Verdasco

"Playing two matches is a very dangerous day. I was able to manage it well," Nadal said. "I played well, especially I think better in the afternoon than the morning. Yeah, [I'm] happy about that level in the afternoon." 

"He's (Verdasco) always tough. He is a great player," Nadal said. "He's a very dangerous player for everybody when he's playing well. He's having a great tennis career."

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• Post-match interview