Nadal News 2.0
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octobrina10
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octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 23, 2019
Media Day
Rafa's pre-tournament press-conference:
Vamos Rafa!
August 23, 2019
Media Day
Rafa's pre-tournament press-conference:
Vamos Rafa!
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DRII
G.O.A.T.
Liking Nadal's and Mischa's shoes....U.S. Open, in New York
August 22, 2019
The 2019 Palace Invitational at Lotte New York Palace
Rafa played in the 5th annual Palace Invitational badmington tournament that took place at the Lotte New York Palace hotel on Thursday. He also participated in the event in 2016 & 2017 & 2018.
The Lotte New York Palace hotel website: "As NYC gears up to host late summer’s celebrated US Open Tennis Championships every year, Lotte New York Palace plays host to the ultimate competitive warm-up for the defending champs: the Palace Invitational. The annual face-off takes place on the hotel’s iconic Madison Avenue Courtyard, bringing crowds of fans to watch their favorite players battle it out to become the year’s reigning Badminton champion."
From left to right: Sam Querry, NBC meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, Rafael Nadal, Cori 'Coco' Gauff, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Alexander Zverev, Mischa Zverev, Daniil Medvedev:
Photos via Getty
Reportedly, Rafa is staying at the Lotte New York Palace hotel.
DSH
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do you disagree?
octobrina10
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As for Rafa's shoes, he orders handmade shoes due to an anatomical peculiarity of his left foot.
octobrina10
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A couple of video clips and pictures from Rafa's arrival for his press conference and leaving:
Listen to the crowd
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Via USO
Vamos Rafa!
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Thanks. How much do you charge?
octobrina10
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It's free of charge for Rafa fans.Thanks. How much do you charge?
octobrina10
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Rafa & Sponsor - Nike
Nike released a great video about Rafa today:
Turn on the English subtitles, so you can read what they are saying.
Nike's description of the video:
¤¤ “Mallorca is home. I plan to be here for the rest of my life,” says Rafa.
On the eastern coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca is the small town of Manacor. It’s a community known for fishing, furniture, and a bustling street market.
But above all else, it’s a town known for tennis.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career began here, on the red-clay courts sprinkled throughout his hometown of Manacor. And he still calls this place home, training and leading the next generation at the Rafa Nadal Academy.
This is his Birthplace of Dreams. #justdoit ¤¤
Vamos Rafa!
Nike released a great video about Rafa today:
Nike's description of the video:
¤¤ “Mallorca is home. I plan to be here for the rest of my life,” says Rafa.
On the eastern coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca is the small town of Manacor. It’s a community known for fishing, furniture, and a bustling street market.
But above all else, it’s a town known for tennis.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career began here, on the red-clay courts sprinkled throughout his hometown of Manacor. And he still calls this place home, training and leading the next generation at the Rafa Nadal Academy.
This is his Birthplace of Dreams. #justdoit ¤¤
Vamos Rafa!
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I can't believe we get sleeveless Rafa in 2019 #We'ReNotWorthy!!
#We'ReNotWorthy!!
K-H
Hall of Fame
He looks better in t-shirts lets be honest. Sleeveless with short shorts just doesn't goI can't believe we get sleeveless Rafa in 2019
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
Nah im on OG. I like the mix of both we've gotten the past cpl years. Wouldn't want him sleeveless every tourney but definitely glad he's still serving it.
octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 23, 2019
The 2nd practice session of the 4th day of practice
Rafa practiced with Diego Schwartzman on Court P1 in the afternoon.
August 23, 2019
The 2nd practice session of the 4th day of practice
Rafa practiced with Diego Schwartzman on Court P1 in the afternoon.
clayqueen
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Maybe with longer shorts.Nah im on OG. I like the mix of both we've gotten the past cpl years. Wouldn't want him sleeveless every tourney but definitely glad he's still serving it.
Lleytonstation
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Bring back the capris?
I like the sleeveless and short shorts. If you got it, show it. It is a unique look for a unique person. Probably only player that can pull it off. I want to say delpo tried it once? Not so good.
clayqueen
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MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Yeah, I really don't see the problem lol. He would need the long hair to pull of the capris again. I like the sleeveless and short shorts just fine
Hope they drop the sleeveless after this season. Sleeveless shirts with pirate pants looked really cool when he was young. It just doesn't suit him now, he looks so much better in t shirts.
vernonbc
Legend
We should invite this young tennis player to join our thread. (The Rafa talk starts about 1:15)
(The Rafa talk starts about 1:15)I don't buy that lol. He didn't wear sleeveless for 10 years and didn't face any problem. Even now he only wears it at AO and USO. If it had any real benefit he would have worn it everywhere. He won 3 USO in t shirts. It's just a style, some people like it, I don't.
Lleytonstation
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Not enough leg showing for me.
This length shorts with sleeveless shirt
octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 24, 2019
The 5th day of practice
Rafa is scheduled to practice on Court P1 for an hour and after that on Grandstand.
August 24, 2019
The 5th day of practice
Rafa is scheduled to practice on Court P1 for an hour and after that on Grandstand.
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I can't believe we get sleeveless Rafa in 2019
Since he started playing sleeveless he always got destroyed in slams when he chose that outfit.2x retired and 1 utter humiliation.Not a good sign.
He is making the same mistakes that allows Djokovic(easy USo for him now) to become the Goat of Goats.
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octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 24, 2019
The 5th day of practice
Rafa is scheduled to practice on Court P1 for an hour and after that on Grandstand.
On Grandstand:
Via lelelenn
Via Claire
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weakera
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Wish someone had been there to slap that TMZ ""journalist"" in the back of the head. Let the man enjoy his night out in peace.
MichaelNadal
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octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 24, 2019
Kids' Day
Listen to the video :
Another video:
Rafa is wearing his competition shoes:
Via RNKOTFB
Rafa makes fans happy:
Via RNKOTFB
From Rafa:
August 24, 2019
Kids' Day
Listen to the video
:Another video:
Rafa is wearing his competition shoes:
Via RNKOTFB
Rafa makes fans happy:
Via RNKOTFB
From Rafa:
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clayqueen
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octobrina10
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Rafa & Sponsor - Nike
The video below was filmed at Rafa's academy at the end of July. Rafa wore cameras.
A Rafa fan watched the video being filmed:
The video below was filmed at Rafa's academy at the end of July. Rafa wore cameras.
A Rafa fan watched the video being filmed:
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Five slams away is a LONG way from being GOAT.
weakera
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True words. Can't take a single slam for granted. However it is easy enough to imagine Djokovic playing at an elite level for 5 more years if not more. He is a freak of nature.
octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 25, 2019
The 6th day of practice
Rafa practiced with K.Khachanov before noon.
August 25, 2019
The 6th day of practice
Rafa practiced with K.Khachanov before noon.
Lleytonstation
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Isn't Khach in Rafa's draw? Is this normal? I feel like you wouldn't want to hit with him if you know you might be playing him. Or maybe it helps?U.S. Open, in New York
August 25, 2019
The 6th day of practice
Rafa practiced with K.Khachanov before noon.
octobrina10
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Yes, Khachanov is in Rafa's quarter of the draw. I don't know how Rafa chooses his hitting partners. He has also practiced with Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman, who both are in his quarter of the draw.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
nope, not really, at least among the ATGs.
Djokovic actually had to sacrifice the most (years w/o eating a single piece of chocolate) and in some ways work the hardest for his results.
Federer and Nadal lived their lives less interrupted than Djokovic had to...
octobrina10
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U.S. Open, in New York
August 25, 2019
The 6th day of practice
Rafa practiced with K.Khachanov before noon.
After hitting on Court P1 for an hour, Rafa practiced at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Vamos Rafa!
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