PHOTOS: 2019 Monte Carlo Masters SF Rafael Nadal vs. Fabio Fognini

2019 Monte Carlo Masters SF Rafael Nadal vs. Fabio Fognini  4-6 2-6

“It was a tough day and [Fabio] was a difficult opponent,” said Nadal. “I am coming from low moments in terms of injuries, and in terms of the mental side it has not been easy to accept all the things that have been going on… It was this kind of day that everything was wrong."

“I probably played one of the worst matches on clay in 14 years. So when that happens, you have to lose. And today I deserved to lose because I played against a player that was better than me today.”

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