Another win for Rafael Nadal at the US Open that once again managed not to drop a single service game.
The Spaniard had to come with tough weather conditions and a sticky Kohlschreiber. Philipp managed to with opener against Rafa. Then the situation become more complicated for the world no. 25 that had to cope with a big come back from Rafa that broke him 5 times to win the match in 4 sets. The difference between the two was quite obvious especially if you consider that Rafa scored 316 points vs. Kohlschreiber’s 112. Match Stats.
Rafa: “My serve is working just amazing!”
The world no.2 was in great spirit to have a funny comment about the fact that he was never broken during the tournament so far to say “My serve is working just amazing!”. Besides the joke Rafa said to be pleased to be through as “It was very, very tough conditions, very humid. I’m lucky to be through, I fought a lot to come back into this match.”
Next vs. Robredo
Rafa will play his compatriot Tommy Robredo in the quarters. Head to head is 6-0 for Rafa that has a clear shot to reach the semifinal.. and the final…and…
