I think he will have to deal with almagro on Wednesday. almagro is the one who derailed rafa here last year in the quarterfinals in barcelona.
I think he will still take RG if he can bag Barcelona and rome. that will get some momentum and some confidence going.
and then he just needs to meet djokovic in the final at RG.
lets hope it works out this way.
I think he'll get past Almagro because Nico derailed him last year. At least, I hope so.
agreed. he has to play the way he is capable of playing.
let the backhand get into play and don't play the match from his backhand corner.
and then he has to return well. that is absolutely key.
I think Rafa will get by. it may take 3 sets but he will do it tomorrow.