PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2017 Miami Open R2 Rafael Nadal vs. Dudi Sela

2017 Miami Open R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Dudi Sela  6/3  6/4 $

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“It was difficult to find the right feelings this afternoon, but it’s these kind of days where you have to just try to win. That's what I did and I am very happy with that,” said Nadal. “This tournament is a tough tournament and anything can happen. I think I had a good week of practice, so I need to play good in the competition now to try and have success.” (via ATP)

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Rafa: "First thing you have to do in days like today is to accept the errors, accept that things are complicated and conditions are ugly"
"You have to have the right intensity in the legs & be mentally awake to rectify all the time. It's a match with little to analyze"
"Most positive thing's the victory.Pleased to go back to the hotel w/a win. Tomorrow I have another day to train to get ready for next" (via Genny SS)

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