The Spaniard defeated the Canadian 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6 and 6-3 and was among the top eight in the tournament in Paris. Now, he has to face the Serbian, next Tuesday.
Rafael Nadalnumber five in the ranking of ATPdefeated Canadian 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6 and 6-3, Felix Auger-Alliasime (9th) in the round of 16 of Roland Garros, after four hours and 20 minutes of play. With this success, Rafe entered the top eight of the French Open and must face Novak Djokovic (1st) next time, on Tuesday.
The Spaniard, who did not control the match most of the time, was forced to play five sets to beat the Canadian, who fought him to the end. It was the third time in 112 against Paris clay that the Spaniard had completed the highest number of sets and he had won all three.
Now he has to attend the appointment before being number 1 in the world, Novak Djokovic. The Spaniards and the Serbs have not measured each other since the last edition of this same contest. This is the 59th confrontation between the two and Rafa will try to narrow the difference between the two led by Nole (28-30).
Rafael Nadal’s word after beating Félix Auger-Alliasime at Roland Garros
Balearic began by thanking the public and expressed his happiness at being among the top eight in the competition and said: “I’m excited to play here, with such an unparalleled atmosphere. It was a great feeling for me. This is the most important contest of my life. Thank you for everything“.
Also. praised his rival, who was only 21 years old, but he was able to reach five sets in a spectacular match. “He’s a great player, no doubt. One of the best in the world. Very young, very strong, great mobility. This is a very tough opponent. He did a lot right. I wish he was well“, ensuring number five.
Eventually, he gave his opinion on the fight next Tuesday nole, who came after becoming champion in Rome. “We know each other very well. We have a lot of history. He came here after winning Rome. It’s not a perfect situation for me, but it’s Roland Garros, it’s my favorite place. I will try to do my best. I don’t know what will happen. I will fight to the end“, the Spanish tennis player concludes.
Source: Tycsports
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