Rafa Nadal suffered to earn his pass in the second round of the Australian Open. The Spaniard needed four sets (7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1) and over three-and-a-half hours to defeat the tough Jack Draper.
“Last year was one of the most emotional tournaments of my career. I’m super happy to be back here“said Nadal after the match stressing the importance of the victory after his latest setbacks.
“These months have not been easy for me. I need this kind of success. If I put it in perspective, I think it’s a good start. against a young rival with a lot of talent and a good punch” he explained at the foot of the track.
Asked about his recent fatherhood, the current champion highlighted that “Becoming a father is one of the best things that can happen in your life. We are all here in Australia enjoying the experience“.
Subsequently, in statements to Eurosport, Nadal deepened his analysis. “He came with many problems. Injuries, discomfort… It wasn’t a bad game for me to be in the first round. I know it will have ups and downs but I need the win,” he said.
“I came in with a lot of problems. Injuries, discomfort… It wasn’t a bad game for me to be in the first round. I knew it would have ups and downs but I had to win. I had a positive attitude .I recovered after going down in the second set and starting the fourth. When you are in a positive dynamic, everything is easier. Now I have to fight it all a little more. What matters is success. Maybe I haven’t played perfectly but I’m still herehe added.
Nadal commented on the anecdote of his racket being ‘stolen’ during the match.
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“I was very picky about the racket I was playing and this time I got confused and tied it wrong.” he explained between laughs.
Her next opponent, on Wednesday, is the American Mackenzie McDonaldwho defeated his compatriot Brandon Nakashima 7-6, 7-6, 1-6, 6-7, 6-4.
Source: La Verdad
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