RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2022 Indian Wells Masters R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Sebastian Korda  6-2 1-6 7-6(3)

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Rafa: “I was very lucky today, because I probably played one of the worst matches of the year. He played well, very aggressive. His ball was very difficult to control. I didn’t serve well. He was able to put too much pressure on the return. I wasn’t able to damage him with my forehand at all. But it’s one of those days when things are going the proper way, like the beginning of this season, sometimes you win matches like this. I feel sorry for him, because he probably deserved the match more than me.

“He made some mistakes. He missed more than usual. I’m just happy to advance, but I need to improve.”

"Everybody knows I love it here, It's amazing to play in front of all of you guys. I feel very, very lucky to be through. Honestly, Sebastian was playing some fantastic tennis. That's tennis, he is young and has an amazing future to come so I wish him all the very best."

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