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Just read that Rafa is experimenting with a heavier racquet. Doesn't seem all that sensible when he has a shoulder injury :confused:
ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/Uncovered/Episode-1/ATP-Uncovered-S4-E1-Rafael-Nadal.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Weekly%20#2%20-%20January%209%202012%20%281%29)- Rafa Uncovered
5 min video
Interesting article in Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/rafel-nadal-fears-for-battered-knees/story-fn77kxzt-1226243919878)
Interesting article in Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/rafel-nadal-fears-for-battered-knees/story-fn77kxzt-1226243919878)
more interested the photo!! - i think?
Not a very flattering photo. Saw a lovely one the other day - I'll see if I can find it again.
ETA - can't find it but found another one also from the other day. http://www.imagebam.com/image/7be792169468276
ETA2 - ah, this is the one I was thinking of! http://postimage.org/image/mq1zcfc9t/
RoastLamb
14-01-2012, 15:34
more interested the photo!! - i think?
Sadly, I think Rafa's chest is much better when Armani has photoshopped it. :lol:
VamosVixs
14-01-2012, 15:43
I just love Rafa, photoshopped or not! :love:
RoastLamb
14-01-2012, 15:46
:lol: Vixs.
Short vid on ATP website: Rafael Nadal - back in town (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/01/Australian-Open/Australian-Open-2012-Tuesday-Feature-Nadal.aspx).
Rafa Q&A in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/ask-rafa-send-a-question-to-rafael-nadal-20120117-1q3qc.html)
Another Q&A in El Mundo (http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/tenis/abierto-australia/2012/consultorio-nadal/index.html) (in Spanish)
Rafa 2nd on after women's match so probably not before 1.30am. Will have to go to bed early and set my alarm.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 08:50
Rafa 2nd on after women's match so probably not before 1.30am. Will have to go to bed early and set my alarm.
Good! I'm glad he's on early. Amazing he's not had any night matches altho' he may have requested that.
Maza1987
26-01-2012, 19:40
After a lacklustre end to last year and a poor showing the exho at the start of this year, I'll admit, I had my doubts.
But boy he came back roaring today. Stunning fortitude.
Some of those gets were just superb.
Nice interview today (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2012-01-28/201201281327725301760.html). Says lovely things about Andy. And he seems to have Nole sussed.
VamosVixs
28-01-2012, 19:09
Let's hope he susses Nole out big time tomorrow, Vamos Rafa! :yahoo:
banskogirl
28-01-2012, 19:16
Really want Rafa to win. Dont want Nole to have the year he had last year!
RoastLamb
28-01-2012, 23:40
Hubby thinks Rafa will beat Djoko but then he thought Andy would too. I think it'll be closer than the USO final. Rafa's serve is defo better and he's returning and retrieving well. We'll know this time tomorrow.
Hope Rafa wins today. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
DavidaBrent
29-01-2012, 16:34
Well that ended up being a close match - worthy of a slam final . After Djokovic won the third set thought the match was over quite honestly - but credit to Rafa he kept fighting and took it to a 5th set. I think it has been a really great AO - lots of 5 set matches ; the Andy v Llodra match which is one of the most entertaining I have ever seen ; a few shocks along the way just to keep the players and us on our toes ; one good semi final and one great semi final - and a five set final . (pity about the ladies final tho - it was a damp squib of a match)
If the AO is anything to go by we are in for a fantastic year of tennis - hope Andy stays healthy and keeps improving with his new coach - and lets just see what happens .
p.s. Ivan in the players box , covering the camera with a towel and hat and giggling had me in stitches
Rafa's post match interview (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2012-01-30/201201291327853403275.html)
RoastLamb
29-01-2012, 19:33
I think Rafa made real progress today in how he deals with Djokovic, much like Andy did on Friday. I wish he'd held after having that 4-2 lead in the fifth. That's going to haunt me and him too, I expect.
VamosVixs
29-01-2012, 19:42
So close, if only he held that break. Feel sooooo disappointed right now but proud of him at the same time as he showed real guts in that 4th set. Next time he will take Nole down...
RoastLamb
29-01-2012, 19:45
He'd better - it's at the French. If you're referring to slams, that is.
Speedy Hawk
29-01-2012, 21:46
I hope Rafa wins French rather than Nole cos I don't want Nole get 4 slams in row. But if Nole does win French then he deserve it.
RoastLamb
30-01-2012, 00:03
I am gloomy today. I can see Djoko winning the French. I would imagine that's his next big goal. I think that would just about finish Rafa off. :sad:
I agree - I think if Rafa doesn't win the French he might well retire.
Despite Novak's wins over Rafa on clay last year, I still think that Rafa is a better claycourter than him. Novak's return of serve won't be able to hurt Rafa as much on clay as it does on hard. I think Rafa will have to get wins over Novak in the clay masters to build up confidence before any potential meeting at RG though.
JAMES4578
30-01-2012, 10:30
Maybe Andy'll beat both Rafa and Nole at the French! Well, despite his improvement last year and the fact that Andy can be an even better claycourter really can't see it happening for him here! Agree that Rafa will still be the favourite at Rolland Garros. of course Nole did beat Nadal on clay last year but it may a different matter over best of 5 were they to meet
What's the betting that Andy is on Rafa's side of the draw again for RG? I really hope he draws Novak so that he gets a shot at Rafa in the final - there would be so much pressure on Rafa that I would fancy Andy's chances.
RoastLamb
30-01-2012, 13:51
I can only hope Federer does the decent thing again and beats Djoko in the semi. I can deal with Federer in the French final. Because I know Rafa can. :lol:
supergran
30-01-2012, 15:49
I agree - I think if Rafa doesn't win the French he might well retire.Really? So Rafa retires, get married and raises a clutch of Spanish champion tennis players!!:cheer::lol:
I hadn't realised that up until the final, when Rafa has won the first set of a slam match, his win-loss record was 133-1!
The '1' being a loss to Ferru in the US Open in 2007.
That is quite some record - even with it now being 133-2...
Posted this on Jamie's page but thought it belonged here as well......
Is there or has there ever been a tennis player with more will power than rafael nadal?
RoastLamb
31-01-2012, 14:06
I posted this on VB, but when Rafa does beat Djokovic on a major final it'll be all the sweeter. I do hope his chance comes at the French.
RoastLamb
31-01-2012, 17:50
Here's a bit from si.com's final thoughts of the Oz Open: (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/bruce_jenkins/01/31/australian-open-thoughts/index.html)
• Seldom has so much been gained in defeat. Nadal may have lost his last seven matches to Novak Djokovic, but I don't agree with the conventional wisdom that he "lacks the weapons" to unseat the world No. 1. Not when Nadal takes a 4-2 lead in the fifth set of a match setting the highest standards of physical and mental prowess.
Nadal has taken tremendous strides in this regard. Over that hellish 0-6 stretch last year, we saw him casting looks of hopelessness toward his box, bending over in exhaustion after marathon points, and being remarkably candid in addressing Djokovic's unsettling dominance.
There was none of that on Sunday night. Nadal's performance radiated sheer belief, particularly in the latter stages, and he thrilled the crowd with his exuberance and resilience. How often does a player sink to his knees in triumph with a set still to play? I can't recall an instance, but that was Nadal after the fourth set, knowing he had crossed a very significant barrier in this matchup.
The truth is, Nadal did have enough to win this match. He did have the answers. He absorbed every blow from Djokovic, summoned that legendary resolve, and kept fighting. You won't find him this week on the psychiatrist's couch, an image that came so quickly to mind after last year's Wimbledon. More likely, he's replaying some key points that were on his racket, notably that "sitter" backhand passing shot -- too fine, just wide -- that would have given him a 40-15 lead at 4-2 in the fifth. It was the execution of his own shots that failed him, not some of sort of impenetrable barrier, and I'll throw out a prediction right now: If they meet at the French Open, Nadal will break all the way through.
I have no idea where these pics came from (http://imgbox.com/aakAj5Co) - someone on VB found them. Looks like a photoshoot for a fashion magazine maybe? Or for Armani?
A little video from Rafa's Facebook..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAl5nv7tIR4
Not sure where to put this so I've put it here (http://sportsillustrated.ca/multimedia/photo_gallery/0605/gallery.federernadal/content.1.html) - it's about the Rafa/Roger rivalry, with a pic and short blurb from each of their 27 matches to date.
Well! I wouldn't normally copy a VB translation over here, but this is just so amazing, considering that it comes from a Swiss newspaper!
In defeat, Nadal is bigger than Federer
Novak Djokovic may be the best tennis player at present, and Roger Federer the best in the history of the sport. But the most exemplary sportsman in the world is named Rafael Nadal.
In 2005, when 19-year-old Rafael Nadal won his first grand slam title in Paris and began, clad in sleeveless muscle shirts and too tight Bermuda shorts, to disturb the circles of tennis gentleman Roger Federer, his popularity among Swiss tennis fans was similar to that of the potato bug among farmers.
But with his behavior after his lost Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic this past Sunday, Nadal is likely to have cemented his place in the hearts even of former enemies. The way the 25-year-old conducts himself in the hour of defeat, but also when he wins, makes him a role model for every athlete - far beyond the sport of tennis. When Nadal triumphed at the major in Melbourne in 2009, he didn't celebrate ecstatically but instead took gentle care of Roger Federer, his final opponent, who was crying from disappointment. He handled the defeat by Novak Djokovic this year, after being up a break in the fifth set, with amazing maturity. He didn't allow his disappointment to blemish the joy of victory for his opponent. Maybe because he himself would have liked to celebrate his Australian Open victory three years ago properly rather than console Federer - although if he would never admit to that openly.
Nadal is a player, who has forever established respect among tennis professionals. His aggression and ferocity are confined to the court. As soon as the racket is packed away, the competitive but always fair tennis warrior turns into a sensitive and polite young man. Objective criticism, like his critique of Federer's behavior in the fight for a shortened schedule or that of Djokovic complaining about breathing problems before the final, do not change that impression. To nurture a tennis rivalry with Nadal, similar to one with Ivan Lendle or John McEnroe, is unthinkable.
By the way, Nadal is also fair when it comes to paying taxes. Unlike Djokovic, who does a lot of good in Serbia but has long lived in Monaco, Nadal has always been loyal to his home Mallorca. Even though this loyalty costs him a million euro amount well into the double digits. ( )
In addition, the name Rafael Nadal stands for exemplary fighting spirit. For the Spaniard, giving up on a match is not an option. He controls negative emotions better than his toughest opponents Djokovic, Federer and Murray. However, these three have caught up with him. Especially Djokovic, who was known for letting a match go easily or forfeit with questionable injuries, has greatly improved in that regard - despite Mats Wilander's critique of his body language.
Translated from www.tagesanzeiger.ch/sport/tennis/In-der-Niederlage-ist-Nadal-groesser-als-Federer/story/25718120 by cincimini of VB.
A very good report Linda & I must say in total agreement!:thumbup:
Excellent article - agree with every word. Certainly he is bigger than the Fed when it comes to handling a defeat and is always polite and courteous off court. :clap:
RoastLamb
02-02-2012, 17:11
But we all knew that already. Nice to see other neutrals see it too.
VamosVixs
02-02-2012, 17:27
Fab read. :thumbup:
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/rafaelnadal/9068986/Rafael-Nadal-sketch-on-Canal-prompts-Spanish-Tennis-Federation-to-sue-broadcaster-over-doping-allegations.html) - Rafael Nadal sketch on Canal+ prompts Spanish Tennis Federation to sue broadcaster over doping allegations
puppet looks very life like, if not slightly better looking
RoastLamb
08-02-2012, 18:43
Reminded me of the 80s and Spitting Image. :eek:
RoastLamb
14-02-2012, 17:03
Ooh Rafa does the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/02/Features/Nadal-Sizzles-In-Sports-Illustrated.aspx)(it was photographed in Montreal, as well!).
Sallydaisy
15-02-2012, 10:02
From Davis Cup twitter:
RT @WeAreTennis Uncle Toni #Nadal said yesterday that @RafaelNadal "is scheduled to play vs Austria" in #DavisCup by BNP Paribas
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/rafa-nadal-and-the-israeli-supermodel/) - Rafa Nadal and the Israeli supermodel
RoastLamb
18-02-2012, 01:01
Vamos Rafa syndrome (tennis.com) (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2012/02/by-pete-bodo-researchers-at-the-center-for-disease-investigation-cdi-in-atlanta-ga-believe-theyve-identified-a-new-and.html)
One of the first patients diagnosed with VS was Connie Cerrone, a 43-year-old mother of three from Punxatawny, Pa. She was examined by the CDI mobile unit personnel shortly after she used her husband Harvey's credit card to order 1,000 pairs of Armani Emporium men's briefs in size 32 shortly after the company began to air commercials featuring Nadal as the model.
"I got suspicious when I saw the make and size of the drawers," said Harvey Cerrone, who owns his own pest-control business. "I'm a Fruit-of-the-Loom guy, and I wear only 2XL striped boxers. When that first shipment of those itty-bitty things arrived at the house, I thought they were my Valentine's Day present. Then I went, 'Whoa! Something ain't right here!' To tell you the truth, I thought Connie was having an affair with a pool boy or something like that. But that was too obvious. Then, when UPS kept bringing in more and more boxes and the credit-card company called, I knew something else was going on."
:lol:
VamosVixs
18-02-2012, 12:05
:lol:
From Rafa's FBook page................
.Having a dinner with Cristiano. Today we filmed the new commercial for Nike. Had a great day!!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150598200346026&set=a.456161351025.251362.64822581025&type=1&theater
Rafa has bought a house in the Dominican Republic. There was a grand ceremony the other day where he received the keys.
Sallydaisy
07-03-2012, 23:15
Rafa has bought a house in the Dominican Republic. There was a grand ceremony the other day where he received the keys.
Hope he wasn't planning on it being a secret hideaway ........
VamosVixs
10-03-2012, 11:57
Rafa has now reached 10 million on facebook!
Vamooooooss 10,000,000!! Thanks for your support it gives me strength to continue ;)
VamosVixs
30-03-2012, 17:34
Gutted for Rafa to have another knee injury. I hope it's not serious and won't affect his clay season too much. :sad:
Rafa's Facebook page..............
A gift for your support. Thanks to all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wni4a-cYQ
RoastLamb
30-03-2012, 21:10
Hope he's Ok too. Sigh.
So do I Fiona, as he has given those knees some pounding over the years!
:confused: cannot understand why he plays doubles when his knees arent good , I mean I realize that doubles isnt as strenuous , but still its wear + tear on those knees of his.
He only plays doubles when he's had some time off, to give himself additional match practice.
Rafa's Latest........
Hi all. Already in Mallorca wanted to send a message to all my fans. Went to one of my doctors today and the knee is doing well. I expect to be soon practicing and ready to the next competition. Thanks all for your support!!
RoastLamb
03-04-2012, 00:12
That's a relief! I hope he's being truthful, though!
I hope so too. Looking forward to seeing him in MC!
Rafa has had the injection treatment in the knees again, after which he has to rest. He's planning to resume training next Wednesday.
RoastLamb
06-04-2012, 18:31
i wonder if he'll pull out of MC.
This is weird Capybaras That Look Like Rafael Nadal (http://capybarasthatlooklikerafaelnadal.tumblr.com/)
Rafa is in Monte Carlo! (http://postimage.org/image/mnzu3175z/) :cheer: :cheer:
Would be simply amazing if Rafa could win it for the 8th time in a row
The Tennis Space: Why Rafa is at his best on the Riviera (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/why-rafa-is-at-his-best-on-the-riviera/#.T4qNl3_8XBY.twitter)
Would be simply amazing if Rafa could win it for the 8th time in a row
Sorry Nelly - I'd much rather Andy won!
JAMES4578
15-04-2012, 14:07
Sorry Nelly - I'd much rather Andy won!
Feel the same, though it'll be tough to likely beat both Nole and Rafa!
Beautiful place............
.Yesterday we had practice at indoor court because rained but today we could practice at the Monte Carlo Country Club! :)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150706738436026&set=a.456161351025.251362.64822581025&type=1&theater
david1610
16-04-2012, 11:35
The Tennis Space: Why Rafa is at his best on the Riviera (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/why-rafa-is-at-his-best-on-the-riviera/#.T4qNl3_8XBY.twitter)
Mmm... it says he has not lost a set since 2009. What about his match with Andy last year?
From Rafa's FB page.............
Last week i decided to sell my car and give all the benefits to my foundation. Here's the video if you want to help ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55PtvPGfpU
http://www.ebay.es/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251038982101#ht_812wt_1185
JAMES4578
19-04-2012, 06:39
From Rafa's FB page.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55PtvPGfpU
http://www.ebay.es/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251038982101#ht_812wt_1185
Anyone interested!
mmm... It says he has not lost a set since 2009. What about his match with andy last year?true w 6-4, 2-6, 6-1
For Spanish speakers, there is an excellent interview with Rafa here (http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20120501/tenis/conde-godo/nadal-me-he-superado-muchas-veces_54287321293.html).
Don't know if you Rafa fans have seen this but I will still post it...........(incase...:))
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/Uncovered/Episode-18/ATP-Uncovered-S4-E18-Nadal-Masters-1000-Record.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#18 - May 3 2012 (1)
Latest....................
Sara drives my Pro Cee'd! Thanks for your help for Foundation's project. Hope you enjoy my car :)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150772980811026&set=a.456161351025.251362.64822581025&type=1&theater
Last night I was lucky to go to the concert of Enrique Iglesias at Madrid. SPECTACULAR! A great person. Thanks Cristina, thanks Abel!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150779251796026&set=a.456161351025.251362.64822581025&type=1&theater
I read that when the crowd saw Rafa, they all went mad calling out 'Rafa, Rafa'. Must be dead embarrassing to cause that reaction wherever you go (in Spain, anyway).
RoastLamb
06-05-2012, 14:36
He must be used to it by now. I can't wait to see him waving Spain's flag when he walks into the London stadium on Olympics opening day.
It's not definite yet that he'll be the flag bearer - it hasn't been officially announced.
There was a presentation at the Bernabeu (http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/es/Fundacion/1330101470989/noticia/NoticiaFundacionRM/Hoy,_a_las_13:30_horas,_se_presenta_en_el_Santiago _Bernabeu_el_evento_ALMA_NADAL.htm) today to introduce the exhibition match between Rafa and Nole which will be held there on 14th July, in aid of the Rafa Nadal Foundation and the Real Madrid Foundation. They are hoping to break the world record for highest attendance at a tennis match - and I will be there! :cheer: :cheer:
RoastLamb
07-05-2012, 19:05
You're going? Cool. Looking forward to that blog.
JAMES4578
08-05-2012, 06:08
Fabulous Linda, should be something special!
VamosVixs
08-05-2012, 16:57
Wow, nice one Linda. That will be amazing!!
Rafa is upset and I don't blame him. :sad: :pirate:
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nadal-upset-threatens-not-return-192234064--ten.html
The exhibition match should be a special fun occasion. Hope you have a great time. Look forward to the blog. :wave: ;)
Rafa arrived in Rome today and practised with David Ferrer. Loads of pics here (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.452508898097095.117449.373332296014756&type=3&l=03919a0cdd).
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
Rafa gets pranked by a French radio host who was calling to do his hair http://bit.ly/JVWKKZ
http://the-slice.com/2012/05/nadal-gets-pranked-by-french-radio/
That happened to him once before, too. It's really not nice of these people on radio shows to wake him up early when he needs to get his sleep before his match. Hopefully he'll now unplug the phone when he goes to bed.
Happy Birthday Rafa. Hope he enjoyed his day.
http://www.hcfoo.com/2012/06/rafael-nadals-26th-birthday-celebration.html
:band: :party: :party:
El Pais has a much more interesting pic on the front today than does my Telegraph.
https://p.twimg.com/Au7oe-8CIAAJ7VW.jpg
RoastLamb
09-06-2012, 20:31
:lol:
OMG :fanning: shame on me :lol:
Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2159189/Wimbledon-2012s-Rafael-Nadal-Why-I-win-Wimbledon-Andy-Murray-end-Grand-Slam-jinx.html): 'Why I can win Wimbledon and how Andy Murray can end his Grand Slam jinx': The unstoppable Rafael Nadal
RoastLamb
20-06-2012, 13:12
Tweet:
Erik Gudris@AdjustingTheNet
El Pais reporting Nadal will be Spain's flagbearer at Opening Ceremony at Games. #tennis http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/06/20/actualidad/1340192171_058521.html
VamosVixs
20-06-2012, 16:57
What an honour for Rafa, he will be so excited! :swingin:
RoastLamb
20-06-2012, 17:21
tweet:
Rafa Nadal@RafaelNadal
It's an honor for me to be the carrier of the Spanish flag at the London Olympics and I would like to thank all... http://fb.me/1tJHzHTTk
His video is in Spanish so couldn't understand but I got the drift.
RoastLamb
20-06-2012, 17:22
What an honour for Rafa, he will be so excited! :swingin:
Never mind him, I'm so excited I get to see him up front in the opening ceremony instead of squinting to see him amongst the other Spanish athletes.
Great for the profile of tennis that both Novak and Rafa are carrying their respective flags.
VamosVixs
20-06-2012, 18:43
Never mind him, I'm so excited I get to see him up front in the opening ceremony instead of squinting to see him amongst the other Spanish athletes.
:lol: It will make him easier to spot!
VamosVixs
20-06-2012, 18:43
Great for the profile of tennis that both Novak and Rafa are carrying their respective flags.
Maria Sharapova is carrying the Russian flag too.
RoastLamb
20-06-2012, 19:18
Maria Sharapova is carrying the Russian flag too.
I do find that strange considering she's spent most of her life in the U.S. and has a U.S. accent. I guess they want a high profile internationally well-known figure.
So happy for Rafa! He will be really thrilled. :)
He will love this I'm sure! :) Really well deserved too - Rafa's done so much for sport in Spain, good to see him being recognised like this.
Watching Rafa being interviewed live on Google+ right now https://plus.google.com/117652318278985563971/posts
OK it just finished. Can't believe that I missed half of it 'cos I'd forgotten about it :doh:
VamosVixs
22-06-2012, 18:22
For anyone that missed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq1If6nJEKI
In between Halle and Wimbledon, Rafa had a short holiday in Marbella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aby0fmzBno
Rafa Nadal @RafaelNadal
Good match against Bellucci, now I have a dinner with friends at home, today I cook!! http://youtu.be/8JmSKJe9vLk #Vamoswimbledon
Thanks Cazza - good to see Rafa looking happy! He seemed rather rusty on court today - really didn't start getting into his rhythm until half way through the third set!
VamosVixs
03-07-2012, 15:10
Rafa's reward for an early Wimbledon exit - he got his wisdom teeth out. Poor Rafa, hope it wasn't too bad. :hug:
Some reward!
Nice to see that Andy would like to have Rafa with him if he was marooned on a desert island - along with his brother and Colin and Ross.
Oh, poor Rafa. I read in today's Times that his knees are a bad problem again, as well :sad:
RoastLamb
03-07-2012, 21:22
Just in time for the Olympics. :sad:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/#%21/stu_fraser) No exhibition at the Santiago Bernabeu for Rafael Nadal, who is suffering from tendinitis. Let's hope he is feeling OK come the Olympics.
This was the start of Neil Harman's article in the Times yesterday:
Rafael Nadal has been at home for four days, watching Wimbledon unfold and taking care of the knees that were causing him such pain that he cannot believe they carried him to the French Open title three weeks ago. He does not know how he managed five matches on grass, three before SW19 and two on Centre Court......
And this is what Rafa said today:
Doctors have been looking at my knee and tell me that I suffer from tendinitis in the patellar tendon and I have to be 15 days of rest, which makes it impossible to play with Novak Djokovic as we planned and announced. On Monday I was with the medical treatment and recovery began with the aim also being eligible for the Olympics in London and re- represent Spain. ... Now combine my recovery with a mini-vacation and will return to training in 15 days.
With hindsight, and knowing that Rafa wanted to be fit for the Olympics and for the charity event for his foundation, it probably would have been better not to play the grass season at all.
WimbledonAce
05-07-2012, 09:14
Poor Rafa, certainly explains Wimbledon performance.
Rafa's blog (http://www.nadalnews.com/2012/07/06/rafa-nadal-i-knew-andys-chance-would-come-again/): ‘I knew Andy’s chance would come again’
WimbledonAce
07-07-2012, 11:23
Made me tear up again! Lovely words from Rafa, so nice he took time to write this after his disappointment.
Typical of Rafa to write those words. :yahoo:
So nice of Rafa to take the time to write this and also give his support to Andy. Personally i hope Roger sees it as well lol because i'm sure Rafa is hoping Fed doesn't win anything other than the runners-up trophy tomorrow.
Yes, although Rafa made a polite reference to Fed, I think it's fairly obvious that he's rooting for Andy!
Rafa's so nice, it always seems so genuine, not like Fed.
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
Meanwhile in Mallorca, Rafa's been having some fun in the sun this week! http://bit.ly/Lzq8hw
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
Oops! Will fix :) RT @RafaelNadalFC @TheSliceTweets this is before the removal of his wisdom teeth, maybe even before Wimbledon!
RoastLamb
08-07-2012, 15:38
I think Rafa said yesterday he was in Sardinia. Would love to go there too.
Yes, those pics are of his holiday before Wimbledon. He is now in Sardinia.
Rafa has recently been on Wimbledon Common ;)
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM
The sun made a special guest appearance for Rafa and I on Wimbledon Common today http://yfrog.com/ocwo2knzj
There was a great programme on Sky Sports last night about Rafa!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOE5ofdtVOU
VamosVixs
19-07-2012, 15:16
Gutted for Rafa, he will be heartbroken not to be at the Olympics. Fairly worried it's his knees again, what bad luck he has with them, such a shame. :sad:
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Tennis World (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2012/07/the-racquet-scientist-rafas-knees.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+tennisworld-bodo+%28Peter+Bodo%27s+TennisWorld%29)- The Racquet Scientist: Rafa's Knees
:crying: :crying: :crying:
So sad for Rafa - he will be so disappointed. What bad luck. Hope he'll be fit for the US Open.
Toni has said that Rafa hopes to be back for Cincinnati - which implies that he's not intending to play Toronto.
It makes you wonder how long he will actually be able to go on playing with his knees clearly in such a bad way.
To miss being the flag bearer as well is just too sad for the poor guy :crying:
I know, he was really looking forward to it :crying:
VamosVixs
20-07-2012, 11:57
Felt really heartbroken for him when he said it was the saddest moment of his career. :crying:
Felt really heartbroken for him when he said it was the saddest moment of his career. :crying:
Me too :sad:
supergran
20-07-2012, 13:44
Poor Rafa....I felt sad for him also.:sad:
I think he will be cheered up a bit by the opportunity now given to three of his friends - Pau Gasol will be flagbearer, Feli Lopez will take his place in the singles and Marc Lopez will take his place in the doubles. As Rafa also said when he announced that he couldn't play: "I have to think about my companions, I can't be selfish and I have to think of what's best for Spanish sport… and give fellow sportsmen with better preparation the chance to compete".
RoastLamb
27-07-2012, 01:46
Felt really heartbroken for him when he said it was the saddest moment of his career. :crying:
:crying: So sad for him.
From Rafa's Facebook page............
Hi all, wanted to let you know that I won't be playing Toronto this year. I am not ready to play and I hope to be back in 2014 at that great tournament that has always treat me very well. I am continuing with my recup and practice. Thanks!
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RoastLamb
02-08-2012, 18:33
Not shocked. In the slightest. Hope Fed pulls out too.
HA me too , that would maybe inspire me to go :lol:
VamosVixs
02-08-2012, 22:01
I just hope Rafa will be 100% fit and healthy soon, I miss him! :sad:
RoastLamb
02-08-2012, 22:19
I hope he's Ok for the US Open. If he's not then we really need to worry.
Wish Rafa a good recovery and hope we'll see him at the USO. :sad:
Updates from Rafa's FB page....
Congratulations to Andy, Roger and John Martin. Especially to Andy, I imagine the joy of doing at home.
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RoastLamb
05-08-2012, 18:46
What did I tell you! I knew Rafa would be chuffed for Andy.
VamosVixs
05-08-2012, 19:20
Of course he will be. It won't surprise me if Rafa calls or texts Andy at some point in the next day or so.
wouldnt surprise me either vixs. Im guessing he texts him , do any people of their age call anymore ?? :lol:
RoastLamb
05-08-2012, 20:43
Rafa Nadal = pure class!
VamosVixs
05-08-2012, 20:44
That he is, can't wait to see him back on court. :thumbup:
RoastLamb
05-08-2012, 20:44
Yeah, I wish he'd been up on that podium taking silver instead of you-know-who.
RoastLamb
06-08-2012, 13:44
The Tennis Space Rafa quiz. (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/the-tennis-space-rafa-nadal-quiz/)I got most of these right.
rainy days
06-08-2012, 16:56
I love Rafa. I knew he would be pleased for Andy. <3 I really hope that he is gonna make a comeback at the USO. It's just not the same without him. :(
traveller7
06-08-2012, 17:02
I think he will be back in the US open, I knew none of those quiz questions unsurprisingly lol
I think they have got one of the answers wrong.
rainy days
06-08-2012, 18:09
I think he will be back in the US open, I knew none of those quiz questions unsurprisingly lol
I think he will definitely play, I'm just not sure how far he's gonna get. I kinda want him and Andy in the final... They haven't played since last year.
Rafa has resumed training and will be travelling to Cinci, although apparently his knees are not completely healed yet. I suppose he will decide once he's there whether he is fit enough to play.
VamosVixs
09-08-2012, 18:04
Rafa is not playing Cinci. :sad:
I won't be playing at Cincinnati Open. I am still not ready to play. I have unforgettable moments in 2008. I am continuing with my recup.
RoastLamb
09-08-2012, 18:06
Poor Rafa! Andy said last night in his Sportsnet interview that Rafa called him after his GM win and told him that winning the GM in Beijing was the hardest thing he'd ever had to do. Didn't know that.
Sallydaisy
09-08-2012, 18:07
I've read somewhere that if he didn't think he was OK for Cincy that he might play Winston-Salem an ATP250 in the week immediately before the USO. Do you think he might do so?
supergran
09-08-2012, 22:47
Hope to see him back on court soon. Not the same without him.:sad:
Rafa's great, love him, really genuine nice guy. Nice that he's rapt for Andy and Delpo, and not SmugFed.
rainy days
10-08-2012, 11:28
I miss him. :(
I knew Rafa would be happy for Andy. Hope he is recovering from his injury and that we'll see him at the USO. Miss him - it seems a long time now since we saw him on court. :sad: :pirate:
It seems he won't be at Winston Salem - today it's been reported that he won't be back before the US Open.
From Rafa's FBook page.........
This morning I have been doing some specific work to recovery my knee at the gym
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Last night Rafa & Xisca went for dinner with the King of Spain (who spends the summer at his residence in Mallorca). Rafa's doctor and dentist were at the dinner too!
Rafa says he doesn't know whether or not he'll be able to play USO. The knee injury is different to what he's had before, and it's healing slowly.
hfwardhouse
13-08-2012, 19:38
Rafa says he doesn't know whether or not he'll be able to play USO. The knee injury is different to what he's had before, and it's healing slowly.
I feel his pain .... every single day .... knees are a nightmare to heal :crying:
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
I have stamps he could use RT @bobbychin In press Federer said he was planning to write Nadal to check on him.
Yup the Andy Murray stamp :lol:
VamosVixs
14-08-2012, 16:37
Feel for Rafa, such rotten luck! :crying:
Patrick McEnroe @PatrickMcEnroe
Rafa out of US Open. Major bummer. Coming on live on @espn sportscenter at 11:30 to discuss
:crying:
Yes Linda, I find it very sad..........this is from Rafa's FBook page............
Lamentandolo much, I have to announce that even I am not able to compete having to give up playing the Open for the United States in NY this year. It is a shame because always I found with a public delivered and support, but I have to follow my recovery and preparation to be able to compete with guarantees. Greetings to all fans and in particular to New Yorkers. I miss this year.
And he's just posted on Twitter too:
Rafa Nadal @RafaelNadal
I am very sad to announce that I am not ready to play the US Open in NY. Thanks to my fans for their support and specially, the new yorkers.
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Wow , thats sad .
He adds so much to the game
VamosVixs
15-08-2012, 15:48
:crying::crying::crying::crying:
banskogirl
15-08-2012, 16:18
Aw that's really sad :( will miss Rafa and I'm sure Andy will miss him too!
banskogirl
15-08-2012, 16:23
Yeah, I wish he'd been up on that podium taking silver instead of you-know-who.
Wouldv'e been lovely :) although revenge would not have been sooooo sweet!
RoastLamb
15-08-2012, 20:21
Major bummer indeed. :sad: Miss him so much! But this'll give him another month of rest/rehab following USO.
I'm so worried about Rafa. It seems there is much wrong with him apart from his knees. It's just been reported that he's also suffering from a wry neck - my daughter had this a few years ago: she woke up with her head stuck at a wrong angle and couldn't move it. Luckily her work paid for her to see a chiropractor - but it took eighteen months of fortnightly visits to sort it out.
He's also been photographed with a swollen face and cold sores - though the swollen face is probably due to the fact that he's just had his wisdom teeth out.
Toni has also been recorded as saying that he can't practise properly due to the medication that he's on. What medication? Last year he had that terrible virus in Doha, where he was sweating uncontrollably, and which returned several times, as in Canada. There was a picture this week of him practising (and he's only supposed to have been practising lightly due to the injuries and the medication) where he was absolutely soaked in sweat again. So I wonder if this virus has returned again?
I'm really worried now and wondering if he will ever come back :sofa:
RoastLamb
15-08-2012, 22:44
There's no point in speculation and worrying, Linda. I saw a lovely photo of him with three of his cousins on the fishing boat yesterday and he looked fine.
Even if he did retire he'd have a great career to look back on: 11 slams, gold medal, career slam, gazillion Masters, Davis Cup etc. The only bad thing would be we'd miss him like mad.
I've got mixed feelings about this.
I really like Rafa as a player and a person, however I do think Andy's chances are better with one of the big three out of the picture, so potentially he only has to play one of the others, both of whom he's beaten en route to the gold.
I hope Rafa's OK, he's just a kid really (showing my age again) to have so many illnesses. :-(
VamosVixs
16-08-2012, 15:49
I'm concerned as it must be serious for Rafa to miss the Olympics and USO. Hopefully this time off will help him recover to full fitness and he will be back to his best in 2013. The tennis world is not the same without him so he needs to come back. My favourite matches are between Rafa and Andy as they bring out the best in each other so it's always great to watch.
Uncle Toni gave an interview on Spanish radio last night. He said that Rafa has to have three months off in order to make a complete recovery. He should have taken three months off back in 2009 but didn't take long enough, so the knees didn't heal well enough. After three months he should be fine. He also said that Rafa is looking forward to playing in the next Olympics! So I'm feeling much happier now :)
Sallydaisy
16-08-2012, 16:47
I think it's a wise decision tbh and I hope Rafa is fully recovered and fit before he comes back.
I've wondered a few times how he's managed to play when he's had a lot of pain on and off and complete rest is the best thing to do to make sure all the inflammation is clear.
Very tough for him though to have to sit on the sidelines; sports people often have a short time to make their mark. Thankfully the guys seems to keep playing on the tour through to their early 30's so there's chance.
Uncle Toni gave an interview on Spanish radio last night. He said that Rafa has to have three months off in order to make a complete recovery. He should have taken three months off back in 2009 but didn't take long enough, so the knees didn't heal well enough. After three months he should be fine. He also said that Rafa is looking forward to playing in the next Olympics! So I'm feeling much happier now :)
Well that is good news !!! Know how much you , RL , & Vixs love him
VamosVixs
16-08-2012, 17:06
Complete recovery sounds good to me! If this it what it takes then so be it even though we all miss him lots. Hopefully Rafa will be back to his best next season!! :thumbup:
Ashley B @tennissmash
Just met a woman walking around with a "Get Well Soon Rafa" poster that she asked me to sign. Andy Murray signed it this morning! #adorable
VAMOSITA @itsallaboutRafa
The "Get Well Rafa - We Miss You" sign at Cincy today! http://pic.twitter.com/h7XpESng
https://p.twimg.com/A0cVovoCcAEIcu1.jpg
GoToTennis @GoToTennis
RAFAEL NADAL CONFIRMS HOFFA’S SYNDROME, WILL BE CHANGING SCHEDULE http://bit.ly/OsEbjQ #tennis
This is what we're missing :sad: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/galleries/2012-08-16/201208161345152880911.html?promo=home
VamosVixs
21-08-2012, 18:57
:crying::crying::crying:
banskogirl
21-08-2012, 19:06
GoToTennis @GoToTennis
Doesn't sound pleasant but at least it sounds curable. So many of us really appreciate Rafa as a player and he is missed so much in every tournament. I still say if Andy is on form we don't mind him meeting Rafa in any match ;) always the best matches when they play each other!
Latest from Rafa's FBook page...........
Just arriving home after having a wonderful afternoon with a group of friends.
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Click on pic to enlarge!!!:thumbup:
RoastLamb
21-08-2012, 23:53
I blame the hardcourts! :sad:
The rumour machine has swung into action - reports coming in from a variety of sources that Rafa is not injured but is serving a 'silent' ban for doping. Where do they get these things from?
RoastLamb
22-08-2012, 16:16
It's August. Always a slow news month.
I no longer visit Roger's fansite, as that is the sort of rubbish that is always espoused there.
The USO won't seem the same without Rafa :sad: Obviously I really hope that Andy wins. But apart from that, I can't seem to find my usual enthusiasm. :sad:
RoastLamb
27-08-2012, 02:26
Same here. I really, really miss him. Just not the same.
hfwardhouse
03-09-2012, 09:36
Wow Rafa's out for another 2 months - that's just so sad :sad:
From Rafa's FBook page............
Rafa Nadal would not be at the Semifinals of the Davis Cup and will stop for the next 2 months
“I have to recover and I’ll be back once the pain is gone”
Manacor, Spain, September 3rd, 2012.- Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal will not play in the next 2 months and will stop to rest and recover his knee. Among other things he won´t be able to be at the disposal of the Spanish Davis Cup captain for the semifinals tie against the USA.
Rafa has partial tear of the patella tendon at the distal pole of the patella plus an inflammation of the Hoffa’s fat pad of his left knee.
Since the diagnosis of that tear, Rafa has been receiving medical treatment consisting on specific medication, physical therapy and a progressive program of rehabilitation and muscular potentiation.
For Rafa Nadal “I have missed the Olympics and the US Open in the last few weeks, tow of the most important tournaments of the year and that I really wanted to play. I really want to be back competing and enjoying the tennis tour, but I have many years in front of me and my knee needs some rest. I will be back when I have no pain and able to compete with guarantee.
I feel better after the meeting with my doctors and happy knowing that the evolution of the past weeks has been positive and surgery has been avoided. I will continue to work with the plan my doctors have ”established to be able to compete as soon as possible in the right conditions.
I would also like to thanks all for the support I ma receiving these days.
JAMES4578
03-09-2012, 11:59
Wonder if all being well Rafa will take part in the World Tour finals, though of course he won't be match fit.
Take it all being well Rafa will take part in the World Tour finals, though of course he won't be match fit.
I can only assume that the '2 month' declaration means that he hasn't ruled out appearing at WT finals.
It would seem unlikely that he will appear at that - and arguably unwise too - unless his recovery does go quicker than expected.
A 'stop for 2 months' might mean that a return in January would be more sensible.
RoastLamb
03-09-2012, 15:04
I can't see him playing at all the rest of the year either. There'd be no point him playing the WTF because he'd be rubbish. So if he does come back in January I wonder which warm-up tournaments he'll do. He usually does Abu Dhabi and Doha.
VamosVixs
03-09-2012, 16:00
Poor Rafa, such rotten luck with his knees. :crying:
Miss you and love you Rafa but get healthy and fit and see you back to your best in 2013, Vamos! :hug:
Yes, I guess the next time we'll see him will be Abu Dhabi. I miss him terribly :sad:
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/diary-isner-was-late-but-had-nothing-on-hewitt/) - mentions Rafa
It began when www.ubitennis.com reported a conversation with Perez-Barbadillo saying that Nadal was unlikely to make the Davis Cup semi-final against the United States. The piece was picked up by the Spanish press as being definite but Perez-Barbadillo clarified that it had only been his thoughts.
Latest from Rafa'sFBook page(I am sure I have already posted these, maybe pressed wrong button :confused::facepalm:)..........
A great friend leaves the circuit today and keep the racket. Kim Clijsters I wish you well!!
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Great career of Andy Roddick! I really appreciate everything that he has done for tennis. We miss you!
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I hope all you Rafa fan's know the answers......from his FB page...........
Are you ready for a quiz?
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¿En que ciudad he pasado los últimos dos d*as? What is the name of the city where I have been the last two days?
Barcelona, Spain?
Brussels, Belgium?
Bordeaux, France?
He's been in Barcelona to see Dr Cotorro but I think that's Bordeaux :confused:
RoastLamb
08-09-2012, 00:31
I was going to say Brussels. :lol:
VamosVixs
08-09-2012, 12:41
It is...
I was in Bordeaux, congratulations to those who got right it.
RoastLamb
08-09-2012, 14:30
argh! Well done Linda!
Nice pic of Rafa from his FBook page....
Just finishing a hard session in the gym this afternoon. I'm working really hard to be ready as soon as possible.
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Rafa's latest FBoook news............
Congrats to Andy to achieve his first Grand Slam. He and Nole has been played a great US Open final, both deserved to win.
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Sallydaisy
11-09-2012, 10:53
Aww, that's great from Rafa. Feli has tweeted his congrats too!
I'm sure Rafa was rooting for Andy!
Posted from Rafa's FBook page..........
A great moments with Juan Carlos Ferrero! I miss you friend, I hope that you continue in the tennis world!
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RoastLamb
12-09-2012, 13:02
So rafa now says he plans to stop at Rio in 2016. I suppose that makes sense, i only hope he can physically make it through the next four years. We need to make the most of every match coz you never know at this point if it'll be his last.
News from Rafa's FB page...
Going to a awards ceremony.
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The funny thing is, he was already scheduled to go to one awards ceremony (where he was presented with an award) when he was also invited to another awards ceremony (where he was also to be presented with an award). So at the second one they had a recording of him being presented with the award. (I've just been watching both programmes on live streams - they were both on at the same time!)
Rafa's next news of what he is up to.....
Taking advantage that I'm in Madrid, I couldn't miss this great Champions match!
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Nice smile!!!!!:thumbup:
Rafa's latest news from his FB page................
Yesterday I was received by the American ambassador to Spain in Madrid and his wife who treated us very warmly. I wanted to thank them and all the people they represent. Many thanks for the flag they offered me with!
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Live Tennis Guide- Rafa receives Man of the Year 2012 award - http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/09/18/rafael-nadal-awarded-vanity-fairs-man-of-the-year/
Tennis X -
Rafael Nadal Named Vanity Fair's "Man of the Year 2012" - video - (Spanish) - http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2012-09-18/10727.php
Here's Rafa's latest news from FB...............
Practicing the only sport that I can play according with the doctors :) Who wouldn’t here?
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Here's Rafa's latest news from FB...............
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I'm surprised that he's allowed to play golf - it can be really hard on the knees.
I'm surprised that he's allowed to play golf - it can be really hard on the knees.
You took the words right out of my keyboard!
the rumour machine has swung into action - reports coming in from a variety of sources that rafa is not injured but is serving a 'silent' ban for doping. Where do they get these things from?
i'm surprised that he's allowed to play golf - it can be really hard on the knees.maybe his ban only apply's to tennis ;)
I don't believe for a minute that he's serving a ban - that's the rumour mill gone mad. I'm just really surprised he's allowed to play golf - it can be really hard on the knees.
You took the words right out of my keyboard!
Are there no rules to prevent plagiarism on this forum?
Yeah, but we can't remember where we copied them from.
Are there no rules to prevent plagiarism on this forum?
Yeah, but we can't remember where we copied them from.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
As for this idea of a ban it's ridiculous to
a) think that it could be kept under wraps if it were true
b) think that the ATP wouldn't want to make an example of him to put others off from misbehaving.
Think some people just haven't got enough to think about :rolleyes:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
As for this idea of a ban it's ridiculous to
a) think that it could be kept under wraps if it were true
b) think that the ATP wouldn't want to make an example of him to put others off from misbehaving.
Think some people just haven't got enough to think about :rolleyes:not for a second do i think its true, however cant agree with yur second point, time and time again the ATP have shown they are far more interested in protecting thier own reputation than doling out appropriate punishments never mind pursuing the guilty
david1610
21-09-2012, 18:20
Are there no rules to prevent plagiarism on this forum?
Maybe somebody can make a copy of them ... :doh:
not for a second do i think its true, however cant agree with yur second point, time and time again the ATP have shown they are far more interested in protecting thier own reputation than doling out appropriate punishments never mind pursuing the guilty
Actually - just in case you thought my final comment was aimed at you, it wasn't - it was aimed at the rumour mongers. You may be right about my second point but surely they'd be mad to cover up players' misdemeanours in light of my first point? Given that the press will make things up if they can't find anything worthwhile printing, they'd surely sniff out any real transgressors like bloodhounds?
Actually - just in case you thought my final comment was aimed at you, it wasn't - it was aimed at the rumour mongers. You may be right about my second point but surely they'd be mad to cover up players' misdemeanours in light of my first point? Given that the press will make things up if they can't find anything worthwhile printing, they'd surely sniff out any real transgressors like bloodhounds?not that risky, they get caught they site protecting personal data nonsense, i dont know if athlete A breaks rule b if he hasnt broken any laws dose he have a right to privacy ? im sure in the past i have heard complaints from athletes who have had their failed drug test reports published
anyhow all very hypothetical as we all know its not true
millypops
21-09-2012, 19:05
Can I just preface my post with the fact I love Rafa and watching him play is a joy, BUT on F/B today he posted a picture of himself having physiotherapy but he was lying on an Australian Open towel which at the time I thought was odd , I thought this must be an old picture.
Can I just preface my post with the fact I love Rafa and watching him play is a joy, BUT on F/B today he posted a picture of himself having physiotherapy but he was lying on an Australian Open towel which at the time I thought was odd , I thought this must be an old picture.the conspiracy deepens, What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes
RoastLamb
21-09-2012, 20:20
What on earth are y'all on about. Leave my Rafa alone. :barmy:
Well he's entitled to use an old Oz Open towel surely?
RL - not getting at Rafa - on the contrary - I'm saying that in relation to any player I'd be surprised if the ATP could manage to keep a transgression under wraps and that's data protection or no data protection. Anyone heard of Murdoch??
S'pose we probably better not go too much further with this convo or I may have to ban myself :lol:
RoastLamb
22-09-2012, 00:00
But what transgression? :confused:
drugs RL , steroids actually . Lots of rumours going around that hes serving a " silent ban " Dont believe any of it myself.
The rumour was no doubt started by those fanatical idiots on rf.com.
RoastLamb
22-09-2012, 14:45
:lol: As if!
On a positive note I was at my niece's house the last couple of days and I had nothing to do so I watched the 2008 Wimbly final from first to last point. Took hours. Anyway, Rafa looked soooo good. Miss his sleeveless shirts. But what was interesting was the commentary: hardly any. It's the BBC video I have and it's so different to the American commentary.
The guy looks OK! to me............from his FB page..............
Cycling at the gym!!
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