Last night, Rafa suffered physically by entering a playing environment that didn't suit him. If he had both these things, wear and tear could have been avoided.
Rafael Jódar
The Italian prevails in an authentic match in which the Spanish player did not showcase his best tennis, but his mental strength kept him alive for over three hours.
The Italian will meet the Spanish in the quarterfinals of Rome after saving four match points against Zverev: "It has been the most important match of my career".
