Rafael Nadal reaches another final in Madrid.
The defending champion managed to defeat Bautista Agut in straight sets in 1 hour and 43 minutes. Rafa was always in control of the match to break Bautista Agut in the very first game. Roberto managed to break back Rafa in the 6th game (3-3), but from that moment on Rafa won 7 of the next 8 games to lead 6-4 4-0. At that point the world no.1 seemed to struggle a bit to lose 3 games (4-3), but Roberto had no more fuel in the tank and Rafa finally won the match 6-4 6-3. Match Stats.
Nadal: It was a very important win
Rafa was very happy to reach this final “It was an important victory for me. After a great match yesterday against Berdych, I have the confirmation today that the improvement is real. It’s very good news for me. I think for moments I played great tennis against an opponent that is playing really well and improving a lot.
He’s a really dangerous opponent today. He’s had great victories this year. So it is an important win for me. To be in a final here in a difficult tournament at home after losing in the quarter-finals for two weeks in a row means a lot to me. So I’m very happy.”
