After eliminating Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros, Rafael Nadal, with emotion, retraced the path traveled in “the most important tournament of his career”.
After 4:12 of intense struggle, Rafael Nadal dominated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (9/7) in the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros. On the court, the Spaniard summed up: I’m very emotive. It’s amazing to play here. It’s the most important tournament of my career, feeling the support is very, very special. There is no place in the world for me like this place, it is the most important, the most special ground. The love of Paris, in the most important place for me, is everything for me. It was a very difficult match, one of those matches that you can only play at the best level from the first to the last point. It’s been a night full of emotionsOn Prime Video, he added: “ I played at my best level in the last few months. Having the support of the public is everything for me, especially after what happened in my life physically. It’s an unforgettable day, especially against a player who always makes you play under pressure. It is a very important victory. Now I have to focus on recovery. I have to sleep and tomorrow (Wednesday) I will go to train. Favorite? I am one of the four favourites. I will see how my body will react. I have to focus on recovery… »