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Vaaaaammmmmooooossssss!

No way was Querrey going to beat Rafa. His serve is his only weapon and only his first serve. His ROS is appalling and he has no game.

I’ve made a point of watching Querrey’s matches here just to work out what Rafa has to face. So far, I see no cause for concern because whilst Querrey is a big server, that alone doesn’t win matches, otherwise, […]

You’re right – 4 sets.

Raonic v Felix not happening. Raonic has a bad back. He must be doubtful for Wimbledon now.

Another gem from Rafa:

“The only favourite that matters is the one who has the cup at home in two weeks’ time.”

Me too, Ramara

Shireling, we know. As Rafa says, opinions and picking favourites make no difference to the outcome. 😉

Great photo album, Ricky. Thanks

This is what Rafa hasto say about predictions:

What people think has no effect on how I play. I control how I play. Feelings and opinions don’t fit into the outcome.

After the match

For Rafa to have come from the depths of despair at the beginning of the clay season to lift his 12th RG title is nothing short of amazing. He reluctantly played MonteCarlo because he was so down in the dumps […]

Interview with J McEnroe

‘Bigger house, bigger TV, better garden?’: Nadal won’t target Federer Slam record
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Toni also deserves credit for training Rafa to play under adverse conditions; that’s why he is the best in windy or bad weather. When he beat Murray at the IW Final in 2009 in conditions similar to that in Paris […]

Rafa’s post-match interview

Rafa interviewed by Tennis Channel

sanju, I don’t think Federer or Djokovic would want to meet Rafa in the SF any more than he would want to meet them.