8 Feliciano Lopez d 1 Rafael Nadal - 76(5) 64
Hey all you Rafa-natics, be happy he lost today - now hear me out...
Your man just produced the greatest clay season in recent memory (ever?).
Going from clay on Sunday to grass on Wednesday - that's a tough ask.
And he just came off a grueling 4 hour 3rd round match.
A loss today gives him a few extra days of needed rest ahead of Wimbledon.
He's still in the doubles and can get some more match practice in.
Frankly, I was surprised he played - but this loss should work in his favor.
Btw, Rafa has been to the Qfs of all 9 tourneys played in '10 - losing only 2.
Ok, now go rest up - have a few nice dinners & maybe take in a show.
I hear Billy Elliott is nice.
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