Viña del Mar: Into the final
Photo via @VTROpen
In a doubles semifinal (already?) match, Rafico took on Carlos Berlocq and Leonardo Mayer (both from Argentina). Both teams held serve for 7 games. Showing great timing, Rafico broke in the 8th game to go up 5-3. With Pico serving at set point, Rafa picked up a low ball at the net and flicked it for a cross-court winner: 6-3, Rafico.
Second set? Kind of similar. Both teams held until the 8th game. At 40-30, Rafa totally bossed a net point to get them to deciding point. Pico hit a backhand return of serve winner and the break was theirs. Pico served it out in the next game and they are through to the final: 6-3, 6-4.
Stats:
| J Monaco/R Nadal | C Berlocq/L Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics on Serve | ||
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 0 |
| 1st Serve % | 66% | 66% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 28/37 (76%) | 23/34 (68%) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 12/19 (63%) | 10/17 (59%) |
| Break Points Saved | 4/4 (100%) | 1/3 (33%) |
| Service Games Played | 10 | 9 |
| Statistics on Return | ||
| 1st Return Points Won | 11/34 (32%) | 9/37 (24%) |
| Second Return Points Won | 7/17 (41%) | 7/19 (37%) |
| Break Points Won | 2/3 (67%) | 0/4 (%) |
| Return Games Played | 9 | 10 |
| Statistics on Points | ||
| Total Service Points Won | 40/56 (71%) | 33/51 (65%) |
| Total Return Points Won | 18/51 (35%) | 16/56 (29%) |
| Total Points Won | 58/107 (54%) | 49/107 (46%) |
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Fantastico Rafico!
I’m worried that playing so many matches all at once..I hope it won’t be too much together.
But putting the worry aside..
Great going Rafa!!!Team hotness is just amazing!! Vamoss!!
Oh this is great news to wake up to.
Vamos Rafico
Welldone Miri!
Your hardwork is always appreciated, thanks.
Happy to wake up to a good new.
Interesting to see Rafa wearing a hat during the match.
Great news – vamos Rafa & Juan. Lovely to Rafa enjoying his tennis again.
I watched the singles match earlier in the evening but that wasn’t enough and as I knew the doubles was on at 1.00 GMT I couldn’t resist and just had to watch it so I was in bed with the laptop half the night. I’ve missed my late night Rafa tennis the last 7 months lol. Friends and family laugh and think I’m mad but I can’t help it.
I had to go out early this morning and several people said I looked half asleep lol. It was worth it and I hope Rafa’s matches are on early today otherwise it’s gonna be another late night.
His semi-final match is at 1am London time (according to the streaming site i use)
I don’t think I can stay up.
Well Sharon if you are mad, I think you have lots of great company!
Sheer delight to see Rafa back where he belongs!
Vamos Vamos Vamos !
Oh another late night then lol. I’ve managed to have a power nap earlier so I’m gonna try and stay awake to watch it.