“Congratulations and well played to Rafael. I still had a great tournament, even though it did not end in a win. He totally deserved it.”
Roger Federer
“Rafael is an unbelievable player. I think he somehow brings out the best in me, because I played some of my best tennis against him at the U.S. Open.”
James Blake
“I felt I got closer to Rafael than at Roland Garros last year. Obviously I wish I had not lost against him again but I will quickly forget it.”
“Rafael played a great match, it was tough to lose.”
“I would enjoy playing Rafael. It would be nice to see him back in the final after his injury.”
“Rafael Chaves called me, but not Hugo Chavez.”
Felix Hernandez
