PHOTOS: 2018 Wimbledon SF Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic

 

2018 Wimbledon SF Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic  4/6 6/3 6/7(9) 6/3 8/10

Rafa Nadal: "Being honest, I didn't have the time to analize. I wasn't a spectator, but I think it was a great show for the fans, I'm happy to have been part of this" 

 "We played many times, in great stadiums, we shared big moments on court"

"Of course, If I had broken, maybe I could win. On 3rd BP I came back from defense, I decided to go for the net after a good cross court BH, many times it worked well. I don't think I was impatient, he hit a good passing shot and that's it, that is sport"

"Me and Nole, our rivalry? If I said it was fantastic for tennis I would sound arrogant (laughter), that's your take to say"

"Normally I am very critic with myself, but today I hit many great shots, of course I missed some, but I gave my best, he beat me, he was better, well done. I won't talk about the closed roof, I don't want you to ride on this (smiling)"

"I think I did a great walk this year, it's difficult to come back from injuries, I'm proud of myself"

"While I was waiting yesterday, well, I thought, I warmed up like ten times, and watched the match"

He's playing great, In my opinion he's top level again, I mean, he's in the finals of Wimbledon"

 "The first set was difficult, adapting to the environment, didn't see the ball that well. Today was better, more light coming through, we were able to see the ball better"

"Today just wasn't my day, it was his, and I congratulate him" 

"All that could have happened yesterday, all that could have happened today... in the end, I don't believe in luck, for whathever reason it's always the best that have luck, and the best yesterday and today was him" 

"It's the umpire who decides about the roof, and if you start indoor, you have to end in the same conditions. You decide if that's fair or it's not. To gain time we started indoor, and that's it. I don't think it's right, but  it's just my opinion"

"Anyway, there are so many aspects to consider  about this match, a lot of very good tennis from both, the roof matter  doesn't count in the end"

Via Ubitennis

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