Because of the rain suspension yesterday, Rafa has won his first of two matches today.
He was very laboured against Paire, got broken in his opening service game, but broke back until he romped away in the tie-breaker.
He was still un-convincing in the second set, although he's Rafa Nadal and Paire ... is not.
He's grumpy out there. Whether the back is still bothering him, the early morning, the conditions, his general play ... who knows? Time to do this as quickly as you can, Rafa and get out of there.
The joys of following Rafa, huh?
As for me ... well, I'm going to love you and leave you as I'm away at a friend's in the Norfolk countryside this weekend. She doesn't have satellite TV and despairs of my fangirl-ism, so I won't be around to offer up any reports. :(
I hope he shakes himself out of his malaise and good luck Rafa!! VAMOS!!
He sure was grumpy. I think it was far too early for him. His next match against Ramos should be good for him - lots of long points that will let him get into a good rhythm and build his confidence up.
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