Smooth match for Rafael Nadal against Ivan Dodig.
It took just 83 minutes for the Spaniard to defeat Ivan. The match lasted until the 6th game (3-3), then Rafa took off to win 7 of the following 8 games and lead 6-3 4-1. Finally the King of Clay won 6-3 6-3. Match Stats.
Rafa: I have improved everything
Nadal was visibly happy by his performance to comment “I think I improved everything in my game a little bit. I’m happy with the way I played. I was a little bit more aggressive with more control on my shots and changing direction better than I did yesterday. I was able to hit a few winners with the right confidence. That’s the important thing for me.”
Next vs. Almagro
Nadal will play his friend Nicolas Almagro in the quarters. Head to head is 10-0 for Rafa
