Rafael Nadal - Beaten in Doha

So no title in the first competitive tournament for Rafa. Beaten today in straights by Gael Monfils.

I did not see any of the match but followed the scoreboard. Rafa could not build on the 3-0 lead in the 2nd set and Gael came back to take it.

I don't expect Rafa to change his plans for next week. He has had a good workout this week do I think he will now take a little breather then held over to Melbourne at some point next week.

Until then, Vamos!