Nadal has horrible draw in Rio

Rafael Nadal had a challenging draw in Rio.

The world no.3 is the obvious favorite for the title, but he was really unlucky in his draw.

Rafa will play home favorite Thomaz Bellucci in the first round to then probably play Berlocq, Cuevas or Almagro and then Klizan in the semi. If Rafa can’t get that far, he should play either Ferrer or Robredo in the final.

The defending Champion is Rafa that last year he defeated Dolgopolov 6-3 7-6 (3) in the final.

The top seeds of the tournament are Nadal, Ferrer,  Robredo, Fognini, Mayer, Cuevas, Giraldo and Klizan.

Possible quarters

Nadal – Cuevas
Fognini – Klizan
Robredo – Mayer
Giraldo – Ferrer

The favorite
Rafa… who else? 

Click here to see the draw.

ATP Rio de Janeiro - Draw and Players


LAST YEAR’S RESULTS

Rio Open results


 LAST YEAR IT WAS ABOUT RAFA