octobrina10
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Madrid Masters 1000
May 4, 2021
The 6th day of practice in Madrid
Live:
May 4, 2021
The 6th day of practice in Madrid
Live:
Nadal News 2.0
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MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Madrid Masters 1000
May 4, 2021
The 6th day of practice in Madrid
Live:
I know it's just practice but I swear every morning you post these when I watch he's missing so much.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa:
“Barcelona was an important week for me,” Nadal said in a press conference on Sunday. “Without playing my best since the beginning, I was able to be passionate, to stay positive and to accept the challenge to try to win matches without playing my best. I was able to achieve another important title in my career. That’s important for my confidence. I really believe that winning these kinds of tournaments when you are not playing that well can then make a big difference for the next ones. I feel that that was a positive week. Now is another week and I hope to be ready.”
Rafa Roundup: “I miss being young”
Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images ARTICLES: Nadal, ready for the Madrid Open | madrid-open.com What does he miss about the Rafa Nadal of 2005? “I miss being young. The years…
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octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
OOP:
Vamos Rafa!
OOP:
Vamos Rafa!
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Thank you, @MichaelNadal and @clayqueen, for addressing my question. I understand now!
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I would not fist-bump people if I was playing for 21 slams.
Tennisbg
Professional
I have seen all of the BIG 3 are relaxed when around people nowadays. I think fans care about the records more than the players themselves....
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 5, 2021
Pre-R2 practice in Madrid
Live:
May 5, 2021
Pre-R2 practice in Madrid
Live:
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 5, 2021
R2, Rafa vs Carlos Alcaraz
Through to R3:
Vaamoos Rafa!!
May 5, 2021
R2, Rafa vs Carlos Alcaraz
Through to R3:
Vaamoos Rafa!!
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I'm pretty sure Nadal would be devastated if he had to withdraw from RG with covid, similar to when he withdrew from 2016 RG with the wrist injury.
Nadal's expectations are higher than most fans, because he's aiming for 25 slams, not merely the slam record.
"I would love to finish my career with 25 [GS singles titles], if it's possible....Let's see. I hope to keep produce myself opportunities in the next couple of years."
Seafood broth is my speciality - Nadal on improving his cooking in lockdown
Rafael Nadal tells BBC Sport's Sue Barker he has used lockdown to improve his cooking skills and also chats about the prospects of winning a 20th Grand Slam title.
www.bbc.com
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octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 5, 2021
R2, Rafa vs Carlos Alcaraz
A few photos:
Into R3:
Via RNKOTFB
In action:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Spectators in the stands:
Two Spanish football legends - Raul Gonzalez and Iker Casillas - watched the match:
Wikipedia: "Raul Gonzalez is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Real Madrid Castilla. Raul is considered one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid and regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all-time and also one of the best strikers ever."
"Iker Casillas is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Casillas is widely regarded to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Having spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, Casillas is one of the few players to achieve over 1000 professional career matches."
Rafa's dad and his sister were there to support him:
Screenshot via Genny
Screenshots via Del
Vaamoos Rafa!!
May 5, 2021
R2, Rafa vs Carlos Alcaraz
A few photos:
Into R3:
Via RNKOTFB
In action:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Spectators in the stands:
Two Spanish football legends - Raul Gonzalez and Iker Casillas - watched the match:
Wikipedia: "Raul Gonzalez is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Real Madrid Castilla. Raul is considered one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid and regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all-time and also one of the best strikers ever."
"Iker Casillas is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Casillas is widely regarded to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Having spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, Casillas is one of the few players to achieve over 1000 professional career matches."
Rafa's dad and his sister were there to support him:
Screenshot via Genny
Screenshots via Del
Vaamoos Rafa!!
vernonbc
Legend
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
Through to QFs:
Vaaamooos Rafa!!!
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
Through to QFs:
Vaaamooos Rafa!!!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
OOP:
OOP:
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
A few pictures:
Into the Madrid QFs for the 15th time in his 18 appearances:
Via RNKOTFB
In action:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Spectators in the stands:
Retired Brazilian football star Ronaldo (pictured left; full name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima) with David Ferrer and the latter's wife:
Ronaldo played for the Spanish football clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Rafa and Ronaldo have known each other since the latter was a teammate of Rafa's uncle Miguel Angel Nadal in FC Barcelona and Rafa was a kid.
Rafa's hair transplant doctor/surgeon, Angel Martin Hernandez, watched the match (Rafa has had a good relationship with him for years):
In the 2nd row: Rafa's dad, mom and sister:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Vamos Rafa!!!
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
A few pictures:
Into the Madrid QFs for the 15th time in his 18 appearances:
Via RNKOTFB
In action:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Spectators in the stands:
Retired Brazilian football star Ronaldo (pictured left; full name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima) with David Ferrer and the latter's wife:
Ronaldo played for the Spanish football clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Rafa and Ronaldo have known each other since the latter was a teammate of Rafa's uncle Miguel Angel Nadal in FC Barcelona and Rafa was a kid.
Rafa's hair transplant doctor/surgeon, Angel Martin Hernandez, watched the match (Rafa has had a good relationship with him for years):
In the 2nd row: Rafa's dad, mom and sister:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Vamos Rafa!!!
Nadal Named 2021 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year
www.atptour.com
Rafael Nadal Named 2021 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year | ATP Tour | Tennis
Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, but that was not his only victory of the day. Later in the evening the Spaniard was announced as the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.
www.atptour.com
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Nadal Named 2021 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year
Rafael Nadal Named 2021 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year | ATP Tour | Tennis
Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, but that was not his only victory of the day. Later in the evening the Spaniard was announced as the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.
Worthy winners.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Laureus Award
These are Rafa's previous Laureus Awards:
These are Rafa's previous Laureus Awards:
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
Rafa's post-match press conference (the English-language segment lasts until 6:50):
Vamos Rafa!
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
Rafa's post-match press conference (the English-language segment lasts until 6:50):
Vamos Rafa!
vernonbc
Legend
Rafael Nadal Named 2021 Laureus Sportsman Of The Year
It is the second time Nadal has won the prestigious award
Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, but that was not his only victory of the day. Later in the evening the Spaniard was announced as the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.
Nadal also claimed the prestigious award in 2011 and was a nominee in 2009, 2014, 2018 and 2020. The other nominees this year were Joshua Cheptegei, Armand Duplantis, Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James and Robert Lewandowski
“I want to say thank you very much from the bottom of my heart to the Laureus Academy. I have had some amazing competitors,” Nadal said. “The rest of the sportsmen probably deserve the trophy the same as me, but this was the year for me and I can’t be happier.
“Winning the French Open and equalling the 20th Grand Slam of Roger Federer has been an unforgettable moment. It means a lot to equal my great rival, but at the same time, my great friend. It’s something very special after all the history we have had together on and off court.
“The pandemic that we are facing is something unprecedented and I want to send a message of support to all the families that have suffered or lost somebody.”
The Spaniard received a message of congratulations from WTA legend Martina Navratilova.
“What can I say to you that hasn't been told to you by countless others? But, for me, watching you play, watching you compete for every point as if it is match point, your total and utter commitment to the sport, your professionalism is off the charts,” Navratilova said. “People will be writing books about you so that they can teach others to do what you have done so well for, now almost 20 years. So, I salute you, I respect you, I love watching you play and I hope you never quit so you can win, maybe 30 Roland Garros titles. Anyway, congratulations.”
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-w ... -year-2021
It is the second time Nadal has won the prestigious award
Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, but that was not his only victory of the day. Later in the evening the Spaniard was announced as the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.
Nadal also claimed the prestigious award in 2011 and was a nominee in 2009, 2014, 2018 and 2020. The other nominees this year were Joshua Cheptegei, Armand Duplantis, Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James and Robert Lewandowski
“I want to say thank you very much from the bottom of my heart to the Laureus Academy. I have had some amazing competitors,” Nadal said. “The rest of the sportsmen probably deserve the trophy the same as me, but this was the year for me and I can’t be happier.
“Winning the French Open and equalling the 20th Grand Slam of Roger Federer has been an unforgettable moment. It means a lot to equal my great rival, but at the same time, my great friend. It’s something very special after all the history we have had together on and off court.
“The pandemic that we are facing is something unprecedented and I want to send a message of support to all the families that have suffered or lost somebody.”
The Spaniard received a message of congratulations from WTA legend Martina Navratilova.
“What can I say to you that hasn't been told to you by countless others? But, for me, watching you play, watching you compete for every point as if it is match point, your total and utter commitment to the sport, your professionalism is off the charts,” Navratilova said. “People will be writing books about you so that they can teach others to do what you have done so well for, now almost 20 years. So, I salute you, I respect you, I love watching you play and I hope you never quit so you can win, maybe 30 Roland Garros titles. Anyway, congratulations.”
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-w ... -year-2021
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 6, 2021
R3, Rafa vs Alexei Popyrin
A few pictures:
Into the Madrid QFs for the 15th time in his 18 appearances:
Via RNKOTFB
In action:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Spectators in the stands:
Retired Brazilian football star Ronaldo (pictured left; full name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima) with David Ferrer and the latter's wife:
Ronaldo played for the Spanish football clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Rafa and Ronaldo have known each other since the latter was a teammate of Rafa's uncle Miguel Angel Nadal in FC Barcelona and Rafa was a kid.
Rafa's hair transplant doctor/surgeon, Angel Martin Hernandez, watched the match (Rafa has had a good relationship with him for years):
In the 2nd row: Rafa's dad, mom and sister:
Pictures via RNKOTFB
Vamos Rafa!!!
Doctor Hernandez should be fired lol
vernonbc
Legend
Rafa got himself all dressed up and made a public statement about winning the award. Good job Rafa, professional through and through. 
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Madrid Masters 1000
May 7, 2021
Pre-QF practice in Madrid
Live:
May 7, 2021
Pre-QF practice in Madrid
Live:
vernonbc
Legend
I didn't see this on my feed. They're always in commercials before the match. I'd love to see it live and feel the crowd reaction.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Rafa got to meet one of his oldest fans today, 95 year old, Maneula Esteban:
"At the end of the match, after being eliminated in Madrid, Rafa was delighted to meet Manuela in person, who was waiting patiently for him at the exit of the changing rooms. Inside the Caja Mágica, minutes after competing, Nadal spent a beautiful moment with one of his biggest fans. A close chat where both were able to exchange warm words. Nadal met one of the most sincere supporters, contemplating what he represents for many generations of fans. And Manuela, excited simply to see him play, had the pleasure of meeting him in person. A beautiful moment that will be forever recorded in the tournament."
https://www.madrid-open.com/noticia...7QKRAwFET2ZwDc-t0NhjbR4MTo3jcl9vLL2OWQuutBZEE
"At the end of the match, after being eliminated in Madrid, Rafa was delighted to meet Manuela in person, who was waiting patiently for him at the exit of the changing rooms. Inside the Caja Mágica, minutes after competing, Nadal spent a beautiful moment with one of his biggest fans. A close chat where both were able to exchange warm words. Nadal met one of the most sincere supporters, contemplating what he represents for many generations of fans. And Manuela, excited simply to see him play, had the pleasure of meeting him in person. A beautiful moment that will be forever recorded in the tournament."
https://www.madrid-open.com/noticia...7QKRAwFET2ZwDc-t0NhjbR4MTo3jcl9vLL2OWQuutBZEE
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vernonbc
Legend
Awww, he's so sweet. Happy for the lovely old lady too.
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clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
She's not the only one.Awww, he's so sweet. Happy for the lovely old lady too.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Relaxing Time
May 08, 2021
Rafa is relaxing on his yacht:
He'll travel to Rome on Sunday.
Vamos Rafa!
May 08, 2021
Rafa is relaxing on his yacht:
He'll travel to Rome on Sunday.
Vamos Rafa!
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Relaxing Time
May 08, 2021
Rafa is relaxing on his yacht:
He'll travel to Rome on Sunday.
Vamos Rafa!
He wasted no time lol
estigma2001
Hall of Fame
Roma is slower and suits better to the Rafa's game
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
Golf legend and Laureus Academy Member @garyplayer congratulates #Laureus21 World Sportsman of the Year,
@RafaelNadal and likens his fighting mentality to the late, great Seve Ballesteros who sadly passed away 10 years ago today
Sweet to hear his wife of 60 plus years is one of Rafa's countless lady fans and would prefer to marry him!!
@RafaelNadal and likens his fighting mentality to the late, great Seve Ballesteros who sadly passed away 10 years ago today
Sweet to hear his wife of 60 plus years is one of Rafa's countless lady fans and would prefer to marry him!!
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
Tweet from the same golf legend on Rafa
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rome Masters 1000
May 09 , 2021
The 1st practice session in Rome
Rafa on his way to the practice courts, he's accompanied by Francisco Roig:
Rafa is hitting with Andrea Vavassori, an Italian player (ATP#70):
May 09 , 2021
The 1st practice session in Rome
Rafa on his way to the practice courts, he's accompanied by Francisco Roig:
Rafa is hitting with Andrea Vavassori, an Italian player (ATP#70):
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BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Ready for Rome.
irishnadalfan1983
Hall of Fame
Random, strange question....Would Rafa just hire out a plane to get him across the water from Majorca to Rome? Or would he get on a regular scheduled plane like the rest of us?! I remember seeing a photo of him on a Ryanair flight once but surely with Covid and all that he would be hiring out a private plane, no?!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Rafa's flown commercial a lot longer than other players like Fed and Djokovic. But he's had a private jet since at least 2015. More info:
https://rafanadal-fans.blogspot.com/2020/12/rafael-nadal-private-jet.html
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Nadal is going for his FOURTEENTH French Open. Literally think about how absurd that even sounds
ADuck
Legend
It would mean Nadal at FO = Federer or Djokovic at their 2 best slamsNadal is going for his FOURTEENTH French Open. Literally think about how absurd that even sounds
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rome Masters 1000
May 10, 2021
The 2nd day of practice in Rome
Rafa is practicing with Nikoloz Basilashvili.
And shows his football skills:
May 10, 2021
The 2nd day of practice in Rome
Rafa is practicing with Nikoloz Basilashvili.
And shows his football skills:
Beckerserve
Legend
Not sure he does it this time. Got a feeling his back still a problem hence the issues on serve. Just looks a bit stiff when serving.Nadal is going for his FOURTEENTH French Open. Literally think about how absurd that even sounds
However warmer weather may be all he needs.
Kralingen
Talk Tennis Guru
Think it’s a blessing in disguise for Rafa to get Sinner first round- it’ll be a tough test and a strong base level he’ll have to reach to win. I think we’ll see a different Nadal than the one in Madrid or Monte Carlo tomorrow.
(that said Djokovic beat Sinner then promptly lost to Dan Evans, so who knows)
(that said Djokovic beat Sinner then promptly lost to Dan Evans, so who knows)