Rafael Nadal: 'Being healthy is the key to win titles'
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0 4-6 6-1, to win his ninth Rome Open. In a press conference, analyzing the match win, the Spaniard said: "I played well, a great match in general terms. The first set has seen a fantastic level of tennis. Second, too, but I lost a lot of opportunities to win that second set. When that happens against a player like Novak, you are in trouble, no? I lost a second. In the third, the beginning of the set has been so important. I felt myself playing well during the whole match, being honest. Just a little bit of nerves at the end of the second set. But the level of tennis has been high, no? Have been a great match in all aspects. So happy for that."
"What means most to me is this trophy. Rome is one of the most important tournaments of the year. Part of the history of our sport. To be able to win here again is the main thing. Then we can talk about the first title of the year. As I said during the whole week, you were asking for titles. Finally, I have a title. For me, the most important thing is to feel myself playing well and feel healthy, with the energy that I need. If that happens, the experience is that I going to fight for titles sooner or later, no? The main thing for me was to recover my level, then the results should be there if that happens. Today was that case. During the weeks, last couple of weeks, every day and every week have been better. And here we are finally with this great trophy with me, an important victory. Of course, playing against Novak is always a special thing, as I said yesterday because is part of the history of this sport. No one match have been repeated more than this one in our history. Is always a special feeling, no? Today was for me, and the last couple of times have been for him. Happy for the title more than winning against Novak. I am especially happy because the level was very high."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2Jv0VrA
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