Argentina's Horacio Zeballos might have a 1-6 career record against Top 10 players, but the 32 year old likely has the best collection of post-match selfies on the ATP World Tour. Earlier this year, Zeballos requested his first big-time selfie, smiling with Novak Djokovic following a second-round loss in Dubai. On Saturday, Zeballos added another snap to his portfolio, posing with Rafael Nadal following Nadal's 6-3, 6-4 victory against Zeballos in the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell semi-finals. “For me, it’s an honour if someone asks to take a picture with me. Horacio had a great run in the tournament,” Nadal said. Que linda tarde! Perdi si! Pero que bien la pase! Me queda este recuerdo hermoso. Gracias Rafa!!! Que linda...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem will play for the Barcelona title after securing semi-final victories. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell
Rafael Nadal reflected on his semi-final win over Horacio Zeballos in Barcelona and looked ahead to a final clash against Dominic Thiem. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Ten tournament titles was so nice Rafael Nadal might have to do it twice. A week after becoming the first man in the Open Era (since April 1968) to win a tournament 10 times, Rafael Nadal will have a chance to repeat the feat on Sunday during the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell final. The Spaniard advanced to his 10th Barcelona title match on Saturday evening, beating Argentine Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 34 minutes. “The conditions were tricky, very windy, and Horacio is a tough opponent who has a style that suits clay. He serves well, creates great angles... He has been feeling better and better,” Nadal said. The 30-year-old Nadal has now won nine consecutive matches...
Watch Hot Shot as Rafael Nadal shows off his reflexes at the net against Hyeon Chung at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
