Rafael Nadal takes control of the point from the beginning with his serve, he continues with a big forehand to come to the net. But his volley is not sufficiently incisive to beat Fernando Verdasco who mystifies his opponent with a superb forehand passing.
Here is the Top 5 Hot Shots of the week in Rome, selected by the ATP. From Juan Martin Del Potro to Fabio Fognini, passing by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and the Bryan brothers.
No surprise for Rafael Nadal on the clay of Madrid on Thursday. No surprise except that the Spanish nearly does himself an unusual injury as he chases down a rifled forehand from Jarkko Nieminen in their Mutua Madrid Open third round.