Rafael Nadal gets to the quarters in Rio defeating a very good Pablo Carreno Busta in the 2nd round. The most difficult part for Rafa was winning the opening set recovering a 1 break deficit to grab the opener 7-5 after 73 minutes.
In the second set Rafa won the decisive break in the 8th game to win the match 7-6 6-3. Rafa got this match scoring just 5 points more than Pablo (76 vs 71). The King of Clay was not as perfect as he usual to convert just 3 break points of 11. Match Stats.
Nadal: Happy for finding my way
Rafa commented “[I’m] just trying to play my best in every single point. A little bit up and down, but I found a way to be through to a quarter-final. I’m happy for that.”
The quarters vs. Cuevas
Rafa will play world no. 23 Pablo Cuevas. This is the 1st time they play each other.
All quarters
Nadal – Cuevas
Fognini – Delbonis
Souza – Haider Maurer
Monaco – Ferrer
| RAFA IN ACTION |
