A smooth match for Rafael Nadal that concedes only 8 games to Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Rafa was always in control of the match to finally score 91 points vs. Kokkinakis’ 61. Match Stats
Nadal: He has a great future
Rafa had nice words for the 17 years-old to comment “He will have the chance to be a great player.That’s my feeling. He has everything to do it. He played two junior finals at Grand Slams last year, so he has a great future. He has the right level to try to be on the tour very soon. So just keep working and that will happen.”
Next vs. Mofils
Rafa will play Gael Monfils in the next round. Frenchmen dispatched two young Americans (Harrison and Sock) both in straight sets in the first two matches. Head to head is 9-2 for Rafa (3-2 on outdoor hard courts). These two have already played few days ago the final in Doha won by Rafa 6-1 6-7 (5) 6-2.
