PHOTOS: Rafa’s practices with Cilic and Zverev in London

Photos: Rafa at the Opening Ceremony of the Laver Cup in Prague

Photos: Rafa’s Tuesday practice on grass with Marin Cilic

Photos: Miami Open 21-22 March, Rafa practices with Dimitrov and Cilic

Photos: Rafa practices with Marin Cilic

Second practice for Rafa in Indian Wells, this time with Marin Cilic.

 

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Photos: Rafa defeats Cilic 6/1 6/2

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Outstanding performance by Rafa for a spot in the final

Rafa Nadal reached the final of the Mexican Open on Friday night in Acapulco, Mexico, with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Marin Cilic of Croatia.

Nadal’s opponent will be American Sam Querry. The 29-year-old dropped the first set against Nick Kyrgios of Australia but held on to win the next two for a 3-6 6-1 7-5 victory.

Rafa about Marin, stats and more

“He’s one of the toughest rivals in the world, he has a great serve and is very aggressive. I will have to play so much better than today if I want to have a shot. It’s a big match. I hope to be prepared for it”

Third semi-final in Acapulco in Rafa’s third attempt

Rafa Nadal bounced back from a break down in both sets to defeat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 and book a spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Mexico Open.