2016 Argentina Open R2 Rafael Nadal def. Juan Monaco 6/4 6/4
Translated by Genny SS:
Rafa says he's happy to advance to the next round. It wasn't an easy match against one of his best friends on tour.
Rafa hopes to play better tomorrow and then be able to make a good tournament. The interviewer asks him if it's that difficult to separate the friendship from the competition. Rafa says in the end both are professionals and on court both want to win. Then Rafa's recalled the difficult situation Pico's coming from. He's said he followed Pico's injury very closely and knows very well all that Pico's gone through.Rafa's also, once again, been very thankful to the crowd for the reception. He's happy the tournament has got to bring so many top players. Rafa's also, once again, been very thankful to the crowd for the reception. He's happy the tournament has got to bring so many top players.
