Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be. Rafa wasn’t able to conquer what would have been his second straight singles title, but instead is really happy for being able to reach the final. An incredible result given the amount of effort it took him to get there.
We are very proud of him and we all understand that it’s still a final, and it hurts to lose, but Andy was simply too good and he deserved to win. Congratulations to him!
"Andy has had a wonderful season and is playing at a great level. He simply was better than me today, he deserves the Rotterdam title and I congratulate him for that” were Rafa's words at the trophy ceremony.
“It wasn’t my day, but I don’t want to steal Andy’s thunder, is not the time to talk about me and my issues. He deserved this win, there is nothing more to say to that” the World number one completed.
Muray won the Rotterdam title with a three set win over Rafa, 6-3, 4-6 y 6-0 in one hour and 50 minutes of play. Our champ required the help of a physiotherapist in the middle of the second set, and was clearly uncomfortable by the pain his knee was causing him. At moments he was seriously considering retiring, however, he didn’t want to do it out of respect for Andy and instead tried to keep on fighting.
Rafa will be travelling tomorrow back to Spain where he will have a few days off. The season is too long and these days will be fundamental for him to recuperate. There are a total of 4 consecutive tournaments coming up: Dubai, Davis Cup in Benidorm, Indian Wells and Miami, and he knows he has to be at his best to play them.
Well done Rafa!
But Don't worry you'll always be the Number One for me.
Tags: Rafael Nadal
