Nadal News 2.0
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ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
Rafa was clearly not 100% at the AO this year. I was very surprised when he wasn’t running down balls he ALWAYS runs down. That was the case not only on the final, but the entire tournament.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor
Rafa Nadal Sports Centre in Manacor
The academy is part of the sports centre
Quirónsalud become the new official medical service provider for Rafa's academy and its sponsor. The agreement was signed in the academy's facilities in a meeting in which Rafa and the CEO of Quirónsalud were present. [Via Google Translate]
The Quirónsalud website: ¤¤ Quirónsalud is Spain’s leading provider of health services. Although ours is a young brand—born of the merger between idcsalud and Quirón—we have over 60 years of experience caring for people’s health and well-being.
Quirónsalud offers patients comprehensive health care that encompasses all medical specialties. We have more than 70 medical centers throughout Spain, a highly regarded professional team, the latest technology, flourishing research and education programs, and a management model based on a solid commitment to quality. ¤¤
www.quironsalud.es
Rafa Nadal Sports Centre in Manacor
The academy is part of the sports centre
Quirónsalud become the new official medical service provider for Rafa's academy and its sponsor. The agreement was signed in the academy's facilities in a meeting in which Rafa and the CEO of Quirónsalud were present. [Via Google Translate]
Quirón Salud, patrocinador de la Rafa Nadal Academy - Industria del Tenis
Quirónsalud se ha convertido en el nuevo Servicio Médico Oficial de la Rafa Nadal Academy by Movista
industriadeltenis.com
The Quirónsalud website: ¤¤ Quirónsalud is Spain’s leading provider of health services. Although ours is a young brand—born of the merger between idcsalud and Quirón—we have over 60 years of experience caring for people’s health and well-being.
Quirónsalud offers patients comprehensive health care that encompasses all medical specialties. We have more than 70 medical centers throughout Spain, a highly regarded professional team, the latest technology, flourishing research and education programs, and a management model based on a solid commitment to quality. ¤¤
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Quirónsalud is Spain’s leading provider of health services. Although ours is a young brand—born of the merger between idcsalud and Quirón—we have over 6...
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Practice in Mallorca
September 16, 2019
Rafa and Carlos Moya were seen near the indoor practice facility.
It was hot today.
September 16, 2019
Rafa and Carlos Moya were seen near the indoor practice facility.
It was hot today.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
I know this lady very well. We often sit together in Abu Dhabi. She goes there every year from South Africa to watch Rafa even though sometimes Rafa doesn't make it but she's always there.Practice in Mallorca
September 16, 2019
Rafa and Carlos Moya were seen near the indoor practice facility.
It was hot today.
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octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
U.S. Open, in New York
September 08, 2019
Final, Rafa vs D.Medvedev
A few belated photos.
In action:
Photos via RHFB
Vamos Rafa!!!!
September 08, 2019
Final, Rafa vs D.Medvedev
A few belated photos.
In action:
Photos via RHFB
Vamos Rafa!!!!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 17, 2019
Rafa has arrived in Switzerland:
Translated from Spanish by Google:
Rafa: "With my great friend Richard Mille in Switzerland!"
September 17, 2019
Rafa has arrived in Switzerland:
Translated from Spanish by Google:
Rafa: "With my great friend Richard Mille in Switzerland!"
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 17, 2019
The 1st practice session
Rafa is accompanied by his agent Carlos Costa:
Photos by Robert Hradil
Vamos Rafa!
September 17, 2019
The 1st practice session
Rafa is accompanied by his agent Carlos Costa:
Photos by Robert Hradil
Vamos Rafa!
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Exactly, as Rafa said he couldn't practice his defense after ankle surgery, so all he could do was attack.
Rafa attacked Djokovic in the 2010 and 2013 US Open Finals, but it was after constructing the point and playing defense, so without defense he had no chance of winning the AO.
Folks got tricked when they saw him destroy Tsitsipas.....but Tsitsipas is no golden retriever, so Rafa's mobility issues were hidden
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Laver Cup
September 17, 2019
The 1st practice session
Rafa is accompanied by his agent Carlos Costa:
Photos by Robert Hradil
Vamos Rafa!
Im shocked Rafa is already practicing tbh
crazyups
Professional
You shouldn't be, Rafa is epic.Im shocked Rafa is already practicing tbh
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
crazyups
Professional
Yeah, he is a little hard on himself sometimes.He really is lol, dude deserves a break
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Lol im tired FOR him. I can't imagine. He went and played Golf the next day, it's crazy.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Why the hell is he even here?Laver Cup
September 17, 2019
The 1st practice session
Rafa is accompanied by his agent Carlos Costa:
Photos by Robert Hradil
Vamos Rafa!
He must be resting or doing light practice near his home or heck just chill until his wedding.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Why the hell is he even here?
Yeah I really just want him to enjoy some time at home. He doesn't owe anyone anything at this point. You just won the US Open bro.... chill.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Maybe he actually enjoys the LC?
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
He wouldn't do it if he didnt, but still.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I see it as only a positive.
1. He is not going to get hurt or tired playing a few light matches where he won't even be playing as intense as normal.
2. Stays fresh and engaged with match play.
3. Enjoys LC and team events with camaraderie
4. Good PR
5. Knows he will get favors from Fed in return
6. Makes @Lleytonstation happy to see.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
clayqueen
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octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 18, 2019
At the welcome event at the Palais Eynard (The building houses the offices of the Administrative Council of Geneva):
September 18, 2019
At the welcome event at the Palais Eynard (The building houses the offices of the Administrative Council of Geneva):
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
MSN: Rafael Nadal: Story of a tennis legend
Nadal was asked when he was younger and Rafa said he does NOT see himself playing in the 30s.
Nadal was asked when he was younger and Rafa said he does NOT see himself playing in the 30s.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Fedal is a dream ticket for Laver Cup. What will happen to it when they both finally retire? I'm sure they will introduce a veterans slot so that they can keep it going.
I hope Rafa doesn't retire for a looooooooooog time to come.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Epic
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 19, 2019
Press conference
Rafa repeated again that he loves playing tennis and his goal is to play as long as possible.
Magnified:
I posted a video from the press conference here:
September 19, 2019
Press conference
Rafa repeated again that he loves playing tennis and his goal is to play as long as possible.
Magnified:
I posted a video from the press conference here:
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Music to my ears.Laver Cup
September 19, 2019
Press conference
Rafa repeated again that he loves playing tennis and his goal is to play as long as possible.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 19, 2019
The 3rd day of practice
Photos via RNKOTFB
September 19, 2019
The 3rd day of practice
Photos via RNKOTFB
DSH
Talk Tennis Guru
haqq777
Legend
Tennis Rules
Semi-Pro
he don´t the too much about it in the interview....hopefully it isnt serious.
haqq777
Legend
I've been watching LC since 7am this morning starting with Thiem and Shapovalov match. Enjoying it immensely. Also just saw Rafa with taped wrist and he didn't divulge much.
Honestly, I am happy with him just cheering others and healing his wrist and body. Just his presence alone is enough. I am sure if RBA steps in he can win over any of the Team World guys too.
I feel like a traitor, lol. I should be rooting for Team World but screw that. Maybe if they stopped behaving like a bunch of frat boys I might consider. No but seriously, have zero feeling of being torn between the two teams or anything like that. Team Europe all the way!
Honestly, I am happy with him just cheering others and healing his wrist and body. Just his presence alone is enough. I am sure if RBA steps in he can win over any of the Team World guys too.
I feel like a traitor, lol. I should be rooting for Team World but screw that. Maybe if they stopped behaving like a bunch of frat boys I might consider. No but seriously, have zero feeling of being torn between the two teams or anything like that. Team Europe all the way!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
I'm just now watching the Laver Cup - Rafa is cheering from the sidelines, but why is his left wrist taped?
Rafa was aked about the tape on his wrist (from 0:44 in the video below):
Cupcake
Hall of Fame
I heard that on the broadcast I was listening to as well, but he really didnt say much. If you look at the photos of him practicing yesterday (above in this thread), his wrist was not wrapped, so it might be a new injury.
Hopefully it's slight. But then why wrap it?
haqq777
Legend
Sharing pic for those who couldn't catch a glimpse of the wrist taping. Hopefully it's just a niggle.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I heard that on the broadcast I was listening to as well, but he really didnt say much. If you look at the photos of him practicing yesterday (above in this thread), his wrist was not wrapped, so it might be a new injury.
Hopefully it's slight. But then why wrap it?
It better not be acting up again lol. It took months to heal
Incognito
Legend
It’s not, lol. When did he say that? Any link?
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Sharing pic for those who couldn't catch a glimpse of the wrist taping. Hopefully it's just a niggle.
The wrist wasn't taped during the match between Fognini & Sock. Rafa probably cheered too enthusiastically.
haqq777
Legend
Haha yeah, he goes all out. Love that!The wrist wasn't taped during the match between Fognini & Sock. Rafa probably cheered too enthusiastically.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa & Sponsor - Nike
New practice shirts:
Via RNKOTFB
New practice shirts:
Via RNKOTFB
Ladron
New User
I like these shirts
I like these shirts! I'm getting the white one.
Rafa & Sponsor - Nike
New practice shirts:
Via RNKOTFB
I like these shirts! I'm getting the white one.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laver Cup
September 21, 2019
Practice session
Rafa is hitting with R. Bautista Agut in the afternoon:
Rafa is in good hands. His doctor, Dr.Angel Ruíz-Cotorro (the gray-haired man in the video below), watched the practice session:
September 21, 2019
Practice session
Rafa is hitting with R. Bautista Agut in the afternoon:
Rafa is in good hands. His doctor, Dr.Angel Ruíz-Cotorro (the gray-haired man in the video below), watched the practice session:
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