Davydenko upsets Nadal in Qatar Open thriller
Nikolay Davydenko managed an incredible comeback to win the Qatar Open Final. The Russian upset World Number 2, Rafael Nadal, after a thriller final at the Exxon Mobile Open.
Nadal started the match impressive and was up 4-0 on the scoreboard by the 14th minute of the match. The Spaniard continued to play impressive tennis as he did the whole year, so far, and nailed the first set 6-0 after half an hour of play.
Rafa won his 7th game out of 7 to open 2nd set with a 1-0 lead. It’s true that the opening game of the second set lasted 13 minutes, but there where no signs for what was about to happen. Read more
Rafael Nadal qualifies for the ATP Exxon Mobile Open Final
Rafa Nadal reaches the Qatar Open final after a straight sets win against Serbian, Viktor Troicki. The Spaniard has important changes of colliding with arch rival Roger Feder in the Doha final.
Nadal won 6-1\6-3 against the 23-year-old, Troicki. Rafa reinforces a solid start of the season. He won his first tournament last week in Abu Dhabi and now is set to win his first official competition of the season.
Rafa clinched the first set easily and managed and impressive series of 11 games in a row to lead 5-0 in the 2nd set. Troicki won his serve and broke Rafa to serve for 5-3, which he eventually did. Nadal completed the game without problems to win 6-3 and in straight sets. Read more