Team Rafole Marches On

Novak overcame a very difficult situation today to book his place in the QF tomorrow. Only a few hours after the death of his beloved Grandfather Novak took to the court against Dolgopolov. In the first set he looked like he really wanted to be some place else, which was completely understandable. Then something clicked and the new Novak was there, hitting the winners and fighting his way to the finish line.

Novak was very emotional at the end of the match, his arms were raised up to the heavens and the tears rolling from his eyes. He barely signed the tv camera as is custom nowadays then left the court with his Brother Marko.

In the next match Rafa had a much easier time when he barely broke sweat to overcome Mikhail Kukushkin with the loss of only two games. There was certainly no sign of any knee problems at all, which is good news. Stan & Nico are still playing right now so we don't know who will be facing Rafa on Friday.