we knew this could happen because it has been happening already.
even on his best surface he lost in the quarters at monte carlo and then again in Barcelona. he lost the final at rome masters.
he struggled at RG before producing some of his better tennis in the final.
Rafa has been struggling all year.
he has to start working on his fitness and his game. that is the only way to climb out of this funk.
bad back is not helping but he could get it checked again and then simply do more physical training to strengthen it.