GALLERY: RAFA ON HIS WAY TO THE BEIJING THRONE (500 PICS)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 01: Rafael Nadal of Spain attends the 2017 China Open Player Party at Beijing Olympic Tower on October 1, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 01: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses for a picture before the 2017 China Open Player Party on October 1, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he compete against Lucas Pouille of France during the Men’s singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by XIN LI/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning a set against Lucas Pouille of France during men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Lucas Pouille of France during the Men’s singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by XIN LI/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain during his loss against Lucas Pouille of France during the Men’s singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by XIN LI/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the Lucas Pouille of France during the Men’s singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during his men’s singles match against Lucas Pouille of France in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Lucas Pouille of France during their men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rafael Nadal of Spain, left, shakes hands with Lucas Pouille of France after winning their men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures to the crowd after beating Lucas Pouille of France in their men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rafael Nadal of Spain puts on his shoes after falling on the court during his men’s singles match against Lucas Pouille of France in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Lucas Pouille of France during the Men’s singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Spectators take pictures of Rafael Nadal of Spain walking into the court to play against Karen Khachanov of Russia in their second round of the men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

NA03 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal devuelve la bola al ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Roman Pilipey

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles – Beijing, China – October 5, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Karen Khachanov of Russia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a press conference after winning the Men’s singles second round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia on day six of the 2017 China Open at National Tennis Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return during his men’s second round singles match against Karen Khachanov of Russia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Karen Khachanov of Russia during their men’s second round singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the Men’s singles second round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia on day six of the 2017 China Open at National Tennis Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Karen Khachanov of Russia during the Men’s singles 2rd round on day six of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory against Karen Khachanov of Russia during their men’s second round singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles – Beijing, China – October 5, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Karen Khachanov of Russia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the Men’s singles second round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia on day six of the 2017 China Open at National Tennis Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

NA46 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the Karen Khachanov of Russia during the Men’s singles 2rd round on day six of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Karen Khachanov of Russia in their second round of the men’s singles match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

NA09 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Roman Pilipey

NA25 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Karen Khachanov of Russia during their men’s second round singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

NA41 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

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NA50 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Karen Khachanov of Russia during the Men’s singles 2rd round on day six of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

NA20 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal devuelve la bola al ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves the court after winning his match Karen Khachanov of Russia during the Men’s singles 2rd round on day six of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 5, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles – Beijing, China – October 5, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after wining a point against Karen Khachanov of Russia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

NA10 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Roman Pilipey

NA10 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal devuelve la bola al ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his third round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia in the men’s singles match of the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point against Karen Khachanov of Russia during their men’s second round singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles – Beijing, China – October 5, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win against Karen Khachanov of Russia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

NA45 PEKÍN (CHINA) 05/10/2017.- Aficionados celebran la victoria del tenista español Rafa Nadal ante el ruso Karen Khachanov durante el partido de segunda ronda que enfrentó a ambos en el torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 5 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Roman Pilipey

PE02 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during a men’s singles quarterfinal match against John Isner of the United States in the China Open tennis tournament held at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals – Beijing, China – October 6, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after wining a point against John Isner of the U.S.. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals – Beijing, China – October 6, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win against John Isner of the U.S.. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Fans of Rafael Nadal of Spain take photos of him as he changes clothes after a men’s singles quarterfinal match against John Isner of the United States in the China Open tennis tournament held at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

PE03 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 06: Rafael Nadal of Spain attends the press conference after winning the Men’s singles quarter-final match against John Isner of the US on day seven of the 2017 China Open on October 6, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

PE20 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal devuelve la bola al estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals – Beijing, China – October 6, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point against John Isner of the U.S. . REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 06: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing the point during the Men’s singles Quarterfinals match against John Isner of the United States on day seven of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 6, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 06: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Men’s singles quarter-final match against John Isner of the US on day seven of the 2017 China Open on October 6, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

PE20 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal celebra su victoria ante el estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/How Hwee Young

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals – Beijing, China – October 6, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point against John Isner of the U.S. . REUTERS/Jason Lee

PE32 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return during his men’s singles quarter-final match against John Isner of the US at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men’s singles quarter-final against John Isner of the US at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / GREG BAKER (Photo credit should read GREG BAKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain applauds John Isner of the US after Nadal won their men’s singles quarter-final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / GREG BAKER (Photo credit should read GREG BAKER/AFP/Getty Images)

PE31 PEKÍN (CHINA) 06/10/2017.- El tenista español Rafa Nadal reacciona ante el estadounidense John Isner durante el partido que enfrentó a ambos en los cuartos de final del torneo ATP de Pekín (China) hoy, 6 de octubre de 2017. EFE/Wu Hong

Rafael Nadal of Spain washes his eye with water during his men’s singles quarter-final match against John Isner of the US at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the Men’s Singles Semifinals match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on day eight of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on day eight of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

HHY28. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) and Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria shake hands after their men’s singles semifinal match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / GREG BAKER (Photo credit should read GREG BAKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning a point during his men’s singles semi-final match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

PIL01. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their man’s singles semifinal match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set during his men’s singles quarter-final match against John Isner of the US at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

PIL01. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his man’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain rests. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after wining a point against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain attends the press conference after winning the Men’s singles semifinals match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on day eight of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during the Men’s Singles Semifinals match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on day eight of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

PIL01. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their men’s singles semifinal match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during the Men’s singles semifinals match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on day eight of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

PIL01. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgariaat the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain arrives on the court before his MenÕs single semifinal match against Rafael Nadal on day eight of the 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

HHY28. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain flips his towel over his head during a break in his men’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG

HHY28. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their men’s singles semifinal match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures while in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain hugs Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria after their match. REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during the Men’s Semifinals match on day eight of the 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 7, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by XIN LI/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during a men’s singles semi-final match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Rafael Nadal of Spain serves a shot from Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during a men’s singles semi-final match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after beating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in their men’s singles semifinal match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures to the crowd during his men’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

HHY28. Beijing (China), 07/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain wipes his sweat during his men’s singles semifinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 07 October 2017. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Semifinals – Beijing, China – October 7, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Sweat drips from the nose of Rafael Nadal of Spain as he prepares to serve against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men’s singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain eyes a ball during the match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain shakes hands with Nick Kyrgios of Australia whom he defeated in their men’s singles final match at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with his trophy after winning the men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/WU HONG

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a press conference after winning the Men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia on day nine of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return during his men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning a point during his men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain bites his trophy after winning the match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the winner’s trophy and ball boys and officials after beating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men’s singles championship match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Winner Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain and runner-up Nick Kyrgios of Australia pose with their trophies after the men’s singles final match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on after winning the Men’s Singles final against Nick Kyrgios of Australia on day nine of the 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after winning the match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain competes during the Men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia on day nine of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Final – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain and Nick Kyrgios of Australia hold their trophies. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/WU HONG

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning a point. REUTERS/Jason Lee

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with this trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men’s singles final match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves the court after beating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men’s singles championship match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain and Nick Kyrgios of Australia attend the trophy ceremony. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Singles Finals – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain looks at the trophy after winning the match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Final – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the winner’s trophy after beating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men’s singles championship match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Final – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain receives his trophy after winning his men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY

HONG01. Beijing (China), 06/10/2017.- Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the men’s singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 08 October 2017. (España, Abierto, Tenis) EFE/EPA/WU HONG

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Caroline Garcia of France pose with their trophies for a picture after the final matches on day nine of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 8, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Tennis – China Open – Men’s Final – Beijing, China – October 8, 2017 – Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia. REUTERS/Thomas Peter TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY