“If I have to give everything, die on the court and leave tennis, it will not be today, but in Paris, at Roland-Garros. I had the opportunity to say goodbye to Barcelona. A week ago I thought I wouldn't be able to play here anymore. The clear message before the tournament was not to take risks.“
After the loss of the first set (7-5), the Spaniard did not try to push the mechanics into the red.
“Losing the first set, I couldn't fight for the match, it was over. I play with what I have and there are times that don't matter. Today, I can't afford to play a three-hour match.“
What should we remember from the elimination of Rafael Nadal in Barcelona?