Went out during the hottest time of the day plus serious allergy ended up had a double doses of antihistamine so I had a hard time keeping my eyes open for Nole's match
Roger: Look, Rafa is a great player and he was obviously missed during his 7 month break from tennis. But now he is back with two straight title wins in South and Central America. Rafa has always been tough for me, especially on clay. He never gives up. The last few times we've played, he's won some and I have won some. But I can take confidence that the last time we played, I beat him on this surface in tough conditions. Obviously I have to serve well. My back is better, so hopefully it won't be an issue. I don't have the power of a Rosol, but I'll play to my strengths and see how it goes.
Rafa:For me, Roger is possibly the greatest player in the history of the game. He wrote most of the records, no? He won more titles on hard courts and outdoors than any player. He beat me last year on this surface. It is too soon after coming back from my injury for me to expect to compete at a level necessary to beat a player like this. Some days my knee feels better, sometimes worse. Now is so-so. But I always try my best, I will fight hard as always, but he has to be the favorite, no?
always play against Roger is a pleasure. This match arrives early for me, too early to, you know, to go to the match with the feeling that I can play equal conditions than him. I think I am not that level today, but I gonna try, as I do always. I gonna try to enjoy the match. I'm going to try to play well and, you know, make the match positive for me with any result.
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