Rafa had to bring the heat in the second set otherwise this match would have been lost.
he fired 17 winners in that 2nd set compared to just 5 in the first set.
he was left with no options: he had to snatch the 2nd set.
Him and Uncle Toni said that. But, it was still amazing to witness it. To see him harness all of his powers to salvage that match was simply breathtaking. I don't know what I will do when that man retires. I can't imagine anyone who can compartmentalize everything the way he does.
Regardless of what's going on, he maintains the same steely composure and sets about completing the task, even if it will end in disappointment. Just a remarkable human being. And he does it with such grace and aplomb.
There is so much to learn from him.