Photos: Rafael Nadal receiving the Internation sports Award
We wrote about the news and also showed you a video, now we have some pictures for you of the moment when Rafael Nadal received the Internation sports Award in Madrid... this was the debut of this awards and rafa was very happy to be the first winner...
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"Rafael Nadal congratulates Nenad Zimonjic for his twins"
Nenad Zimonjic and his wife Mina received their twins on Wednesday in Florida and the world number 1 sent a short message to the new parents...
Just a short note to congratulate Nenad Zimonjic and his wife Mina for the birth of their twins Leon and Luna today. Congratulations and enjoy !!!
"Rafael Nadal: Spain can win without me"
Rafael Nadal insists Spain's Davis Cup hopes have not been sunk by his withdrawal from the team to face Argentina in Mar del Plata.
Nadal said: "I'm conscious of the fact my team have the ability to win without me in Mar del Plata. Spain have top-quality players who can achieve the win - they are going to have my support. Now the Argentinia
Rafael Nadal: Roger Federer deserves this award as well
During the press conference that Rafael Nadal gave in Oviedo today, he said that Roger Federer deserves the Principe the Asturias Award as him or maybe more... He also said that he shares this award with him and that he is sure that in the future Federer will receive this honor as well.
He also says that he is a very relax and calm person,
Rafael Nadal Video: Arriving to Oviedo
Check out this video that shows the moment when Rafa Nadal arrives to Oviedo where he will received the Principe de Asturias Award... if you want to see Rafa's pictures click HERE
Photos: Rafael Nadal arrives in Oviedo to receive the Principe de Asturias Award
The world number 1, Rafael Nadal, has arrived today in Oviedo where he will receive the Principe de Asturias Award in the Sports category.
Nadal is staying at the De la Reconquista Hotel and at his arrival he say hi to the fans that were waiting for him and posed for some pictures.
Today Nadal will give a press
Videos: Rafael Nadal Playing Golf in Spain
Rafael Nadal playing Golf Photos Here
Rafael Nadal played some golf along with his friend Sergio Garcia and according to Nadal words during the press conference he is a better golfer than Garcia tennis players... he also says that the only thing he does with his left hand is play tennis. On Thursday Rafael Nadal will be receiving the Principe the
Rafael Nadal playing golf in Borriol
The golfer Sergio García and Rafael Nadal played golf today at the Club de Campo del Mediterranean Borriol, where tomorrow the Castelló Master Series of Costa Azahar, that is included in the PGA Tour, will begin.
Sergio García has played with Rafael Nadal, both tennis and golf, many times before. "We all know who Rafa plays tennis but he also plays go
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Rafael Nadal takes his girlfriend Xisca to her home
It's being a while since we posted some pictures of Rafael Nadal with his girlfriend Xisca... Thanks to Nona we have a few pictures of Rafael Nadal taking his girlfriend home...
Rafael Nadal is the new Wimbledon champion. He defeated world’s number one tennis player Roger Federer last Sunday. It is the first time Rafael Nadal won the Wimbledon title after winning four consecutive French Open titles. The match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lasted almost five hours dethroning five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Feder
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Rafael Nadal Becomes a Best Buddy
Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the Best Buddies International founder and chairman has announced that Rafael Nadal will be supporting the organization's mission.
Nadal will join the Board of Directors of both Best Buddies International and Best Buddies Spain as an honorary member.
Nadal has further committed to serve as a Best Buddies Global Ambassador for
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Rafael Nadal has reached the semi finals of the US Open Tennis, this is a great result for the Spanish player as it is the first time that he has made it this far. The world number one and 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games gold medal winner will now meet Britain’s Andy Murray.
Nadal beat American [...]
Rafael Nadal Answers: sex, Paris and wearing pink
Rafael Nadal not only has already post his first blog entry from the US Open but he also has answered some questions from his fans...
He was asked about tennis, fishing, what are the worlds he uses to motive himself, his favorite city and many other things.
check out what he says...
Hola Rafa, many congratulations for a wonderful season of
Rafael Nadal US Open Blog - August 26th
Rafael Nadal is blogging once again, this time from New York city. The Spaniard talks about his blogging skills... he said he is not sure about writing the blog because soem times he doesn't know what to say or if people gets boring reading it... he will also be answering questions from his fans during these two weeks...
I think it's great when players
US Open Interview: Rafael Nadal - 1st Round
Q. I guess there was a little bit of a scare out there today in round 1. I guess all the talk about facing Federer, you have to worry about the Mardy Fishes and the Robby Ginepris of the world before you worry about a championship?
RAFAEL NADAL: I never talk about playing against Federer, no. You talk a lot. I know how tough it is every round. I try
Rafael Nadal US Open Photos - 1st Round
Rafael Nadal won his first round match at the US Open in straight sets as he is trying win his third grand slam of the year... check out some pictures from Nadal's match...
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Rafael Nadal Wins in Three Long Sets
Rafael Nadal, world number 1 and top seed, had a tougher first round match than everyone though he would have.
Nadal defeated Bjorn Phau, a qualifier ranked 136th in the world, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4).
The match lasted nearly 3 hours but even Phau gave Nadal a good fight he was not able to take a set from the Spaniard.
When asked if he was tired physically,
El tenista español Rafael Nadal obtuvo la medalla de oro en Tenis Individual, tras derrotar al chileno Fernando González por 6-3, 7-6, 6-3.
Este triunfo en las Olimpiadas le ha permitido a Rafael Nadal ascender al 1er puesto en el Raking de la ATP (Link), por encima de su eterno rival el suizo Roger Federer, [...]
Rafael Nadal será coronado campeón absoluto del tenis mundial, hoy con la medalla de oro olímpica en tenis individual y mañana con su ascenso a primero del mundo en la clasificación ATP. El tenista español se ha impuesto en un largo partido al chileno Fernando González por 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 y se quedó con la presea dorada. El podio del singles masculino lo completa Novak Djokovic, quien se lle
Reigning Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 to capture the gold medal in the Men's Single Tennis at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17. Gonzalez took the silver medal.Courtesy : www.en.beijing2008.cn
En tres sets, el español, que a partir de este lunes 18 de agosto será el número uno del mundo, derrotó al serbio Novak Djokovic y se instaló en el duelo final de los Juegos Olímpicos ante Fernando González. ¿Cómo van? Tres victorias para cada uno.En duelo sufrido, de alto vuelo, el futuro número uno del mundo -lo será a partir de este lunes- venció en tres sets a Novak Djokovic -terce
Rafael Nadal Beijing 2008 Photos: Watching Basketball
Rafael Nadal was not scheduled to play today so he enjoyed some free time watching Spain's basketball game.
Nadal was spotted with Nicolas Almagro and Prince Felipe of Spain. In Basketball Spain defeated Greece in their opening game.
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Rafael Nadal is now one step close on being the world’s number one tennis player after he won over Nicolas Kiefer in the Toronto Masters last Sunday. Roger Federer is the current number one tennis...
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Rafael Nadal Interview - Toronto, July 24
R. NADAL d. I. Andreev 6-2, 7-6
Q. Are you happy about your performance tonight?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah, for sure. I play a very good match. 100% better than yesterday. Just very happy for how I play today, no?
For win Andreev I have to play well, no? So I did today, and it's important for me be in this semifinal.
Q. The first two sets looked like
Rafael Nadal not confirmed for “Showdown of Champions”
The participation of Wimbledon and French Open champion Rafael Nadal in the “Showdown of Champions” in Malaysia will hinge on Spain’s Davis Cup fortunes.
Spain are scheduled to meet the United States in the Davis Cup semi-final in Madrid on Sept 21 and the Davis Cup final will be held from Nov 21-23 and that’s where the problem
Beijing 2008 Olympic spotlight on...Rafael Nadal
Q: How excited are you about the Olympic Games in Beijing?
RN: Well, it's always a special tournament, and there are special feelings because you are representing your country. It's very different from the regular tournaments on the tour. You are in the Olympic Village, so it's always very nice to be with the rest of the sportsmen of the world.
El gran mimado del público español, el deportista, Rafael Nadal, aclamado como posiblemente el mejor jugador de todos los tenis, se merece, por favor! un poco de esparcimiento, relax, cuidado del cuerpo. Y Rafael fue una vez más al llamado para este relajo, lo vemos a traves de las fotos en la playa de Mayorca, cuando el sol acariciaba los cuerpos bronceándolos, durante este fin de semana,
After becoming second place to the Wimbledon tournament for a few weeks, it's no surprise Maria Francisca Perello looked delighted to be cuddling up to Rafael Nadal on a Spanish beach.
And in a teeny bikini it's safe to say the tennis star's girlfriend is no longer staying out of the limelight.
Ball control: Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal larks around with a friend while girlfriend Maria shows
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After becoming second place to the Wimbledon tournament for a few weeks, it’s no surprise Maria Francisca Perello looked delighted to be cuddling up to Rafael Nadal on a Spanish beach.
And in a teeny bikini it’s safe to say the tennis star’s girlfriend is no longer staying out of the limelight.
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Spanish tennis player and 2008 Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal relaxes by playing golf with a friend in his homeland, Mallorca, Spain, on Wednesday.
Sports Illustrated has estimated Nadal’s total 2007 earnings, including endorsements, at $35.1 million.
Rafael, 22, currently has agreements with apparel maker Nike Inc., car company Kia Motors Corp., Spanish bank Banc
It Pays To Be Wimbledon ChampionI know it's stunning that a popular, young, sports superstar with a lot of money would have an attractive girlfriend, but I'm just doing my job. Rafael Nadal has tried to keep his romance with girlfriend Maria Francesca "Xisca" Perello very secretive, which we respect, except these darn Internets can't help but post pictures of hot girlfriends and therefore I must f
Kia Motors Company has signed up Rafael Nadal to be its global brand ambassador for a further three years. Nadal, the 22 years old Spaniard, who just recently won his first Wimbeldon Grand Slam title, will continue to appear in the car manufacturers global print and television advertising campaigns. He will also be taking part [...]
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Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s five-year reign as king of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7 victory in one of the most dramatic finals seen at the All England Club. The 22-year-old Nadal survived an incredible Federer fightback to become the first Spaniard to win the grasscourt grand slam since Manuel Santana in [...]
Read this live, on-line, coverage of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the Wimbledon Men’s Championship, 2008.
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Rafael Nadal Answer his Fans Questions from Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is blogging from Wimbledon and also is taking the time to answer some question that fans are sending him. If you are interested in sending your question for the world number 2 send it to: sport@timesonline.co.uk
Check out some questions that Rafael Nadal answered today...
When you do retire, what will you do with your life?
Rafael Nadal Wimbledon Blog: It's a really big day for me - and for my beloved Spain
Hi everyone,
Well, today is an important day. Not because of my match, but because for the football match Spain v Russia. I hope you don't take this comment in a wrong way. I mean, my match is very important for me and I am very focussed on it. I want to win and I know it is a very tough and difficult one.
Rafael Nadal Wimbledon Interview 2nd Round
R. NADAL defeated E. Gulbis 5-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-3
Q. The way the match started, was there perhaps a fear in your mind you may have missed kickoff?
RAFAEL NADAL: If I lose?
Q. With losing the first set, there was a fear that the match might drag on.
RAFAEL NADAL: If I'm going to miss the football? If I play the longest match in history, yes.
Q. In
Tennis hottie Rafael Nadal has a girlfriend. A secret that has been kept under wraps for the last three years. Maria Francisca “Xisca” Perello is one lucky gal! Check out more photos and a video of Maria Francisca “Xisca” below.
Maria Francisca “Xisca” Perello is Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend
20-year-old Maria Francisca Perello, who is [...]
Rafael Nadal completes perfect Wimbledon preparation
By Neil Harman
The Spaniard follows up his French Open triumph on clay with victory over Novak Djokovic to take Queen's Club title on grass.
Rafael Nadal made a special point yesterday of walking over to the two Queen's Club groundsmen, Dave and Graham Kimpton, and shaking their hands. He knows how to win friends and influence people does
Clay court king Rafael Nadal has won his first ever grass-court title, beating out Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-5 at the Queen's Club final. The win means Nadal is the first Spaniard to win a title on grass in 36 years.The Queen's Club title is the tournament to win going into Wimbledon. Nadal said: "Wimbledon is [a] very, very important tournament, and the motivation is 100%. Doesn't matter if I am tire
Rafael Nadal's five best quotes of the week at Queen's
1) On the wet courts - "I felt when I am running, I can't stop. Because I felt every time, if I stop, I gonna go."
2) On the future prospects for Kei Nishikori, the Japanese he beat in the third round - "With the time, one more year, that's it. For the rest, I think he has everything."
3) About playing Ivo Karlovic: &
Rafael Nadal determined to stalk Federer through Wimbledon
By Pritha Sarkar
Just in case he had not rattled Roger Federer enough, Rafael Nadal showed on Sunday that he would continue to stalk the five-times Wimbledon champion for the next three weeks.
Seven days after handing Federer a brutal 6-1 6-3 6-0 mauling in the French Open final, the four-times Roland Garros champion effortlessly
Rafael Nadal beats Djokovic to win Queen’s Club title
Rafael Nadal rubber-stamped his grasscourt credentials by winning his first Queen’s Club trophy with a 7-6 7-5 victory over Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Sunday.
The top seed became the first Spanish man to win a title on green turf since Andres Gimeno walked away with the Eastbourne trophy in 1972.
With just over a week to go before Wimbl
The Artois Championships Final Results: Rafael Nadal Champion
Rafael Nadal claimed his first title on grass after defeating Novak Djokovic in 2 very close sets at the The Artois Championships. It looks like Nadal it's finding his winning form on grass as well.
Singles - Final
(1)R. Nadal (ESP) d (2)N. Djokovic (SRB) 76(6) 75
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Novak Djokovic Books Final Date With Rafael Nadal
Second seed Novak Djokovic cruised through to his first grass court final after crushing former Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinal on Saturday.
Djokovic, the reigning Australian Open champion, took just 48 minutes to overcome Nalbandian and set up a mouth-watering final with top seed Rafael Nadal.
“Having these
Rafael Rafael Nadal stops Roddick in his tracks
Rafael Nadal ended Andy Roddick’s bid for a record fifth title at the ATP tournament at Queen’s Club by charging into the final with a 7-5 6-4 win on Saturday.
The four-times French Open champion barged into his first final at the warm-up tournament for Wimbledon by easily overpowering the big-serving American on the slick green surface.
Rafael Nadal anxious to get home to play golf
Although Rafael Nadal still has unfinished business at Queen’s Club this week the Spaniard is itching to get back home to Mallorca for a game of golf.
The world number two edged past Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic 6-7 7-6 7-6 to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious Wimbledon warmup tournament on Friday and faces another big server in defending
Rafael Nadal, tem anos 22 e é neste momento o jogador nº2 do circuito ATP. Encontra-se a realizar o primeiro torneio da época em relva e bateu na 2ª ronda o veterano Bjorkman, um jogador cujo estilo de jogo (“serv and volley” ) é o ideal para esta superfície, por uns contundentes 6-2 6-2, na [...]
Rafael Nadal survives in London
Rafael Nadal was taken to the limit, but managed to reach the semifinals of The Artois Championships nonetheless.
The top-seeded Spaniard received a mighty test from No. 8 Ivo Karlovic before finally pulling out a 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4) quarterfinal victory on Friday at the grasscourt event.
Less than a week removed from capturing his fourth
Artois Championships: Fernando Gonzalez in hall of shame, Rafael Nadal into last eight
By Mark Hodgkinson
Rafael Nadal needed three sets last night to beat Japanese teenager Kei Nishikori and move into the quarter-finals of the Artois Championships for the third year in succession.
The Spaniard, a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 winner, will today play Ivo Karlovic, after the Croatian went through into the last
Rafael Nadal adjusts to grass at Queen’s Club with an easy win
French Open champion Rafael Nadal had little trouble adjusting to grass, dispatching Jonas Bjorkman 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday to advance to the third round at Queen’s Club.
The top-seeded Nadal arrived in London on Monday—a day after lifting the French Open trophy for the fourth time—to begin preparing for Wimbledon.
He practiced
Rafael Nadal keeps perfect record in Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal described his crushing French Open final win over Roger Federer as "perfect" but admitted that the Swiss star did not play well.
Nadal, 22, joined Bjorn Borg as the only men to win four consecutive Roland Garros titles with a 6-1 6-3 6-0 victory in Sunday's final.
"I did not expect a match like this," said the
Rafael Nadal Roland Garros 2008 Champion
Rafa Races to Fourth Straight Roland Garros Title
ATP World No. 2 Rafael Nadal captured his fourth straight Roland Garros crown on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 victory over No. 1 Roger Federer in Paris. The score line reflected the second most one-sided Roland Garros final in the Open Era after the 1977 final, where Guillermo Vilas defeated Brian
Rafael Nadal claimed a historic fourth consecutive French Open title after crushing world number one Roger Federer 6-1 6-3 6-0 in the Roland Garros final. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who did not drop a set the entire tournament, matches Bjorn Borg’s record of four successive Grand Slam crowns in Paris.
Una partita per entrare nella storia, chiunque [...]
Rafael Nadal destroys Federer to win fourth French Open
Rafael Nadal produced a flawless exhibition of claycourt tennis to demolish world number one Roger Federer 6-1 6-3 6-0 on Sunday and win his fourth straight French Open title.
The Spaniard was at his relentless best as he tore Federer apart in one hour 48 minutes to deny the Swiss a career grand slam and equal Bjorn Borg’s feat of four
Rafael Nadal goes two sets up in French Open final
Rafael Nadal took a stranglehold on the French Open final at Roland Garros on Sunday when he moved ahead of Roger Federer by two sets to love, 6-1 6-3.
The Swiss, the winner of 12 grand-slam titles, looked shell-shocked and when he dropped his serve to trail 2-0 in the second set, he had won just 16 points in the match.
His response, though,
Rafael Nadal storms to first set of French Open final
Rafael Nadal made the perfect start to his bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title when he won the first set 6-1 in the final against Roger Federer at Roland Garros on Sunday.
The Spaniard, who has beaten Federer in the past two French Open finals, broke the world number one three times as he raced through the set in 32 minutes.
Read this live, on-line, coverage of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the French Open Final, 2008.??
This match begins way too early, 8am midwestern time.?? I abandoned some festivities early last night to awake at this dreadful hour.?? Will it be worth it???
Doubtful.?? The pundits are currently discussing whether Federer has a [...]
Read this live, on-line, coverage of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the French Open Final, 2008.
This match begins way too early, 8am midwestern time. I abandoned some festivities early last night to awake at this dreadful hour. Will it be worth it?
Doubtful. The pundits are currently discussing whether Federer has a [...]
La final de Roland Garros 2008 entre Federer y Nadal, que se jugará el 8 de junio de 2008 es sin dudas uno de los partidos más atractivos del año (Ver video). Según dicen los "expertos esta será la final más importante para el "gran" Federer, número uno del mundo, pero sin consagrarse en las pistas de Roland Garros. El video que antes les mostrábamos, es solo un pequeño adelanto de lo que
Rafael Nadal Roland Garros Interview
Q. How are you preparing for what is a very important match?
RAFAEL NADAL: The true? Nothing. I practice normal, like every day: one hour, and then a little bit more. Nothing special. For sure is important match, but the true is it's another match. The day before is same, like every day off.
Q. You said you're very pleased with the way you've been playing
Rafael Nadal, tem anos 22 e é neste momento o jogador nº2 do circuito ATP. A realizar um ano de 2008 razoável é neste momento o 2º também na ATP Race. Chegou às finais do Australian Open onde perdeu frente a Tsonga. E nas duas Masters disputadas em piso duro chegou à final de Miami [...]
El Video del partido de tenis que se disputará el día domingo 8 de junio de 2008 (Federer Vs Nadal), donde se jugará la final de Roland Garros 2008, se podra ver por TV online. Esto quiere decir que la final más esperada del año, Roland Garros 2008, la podremos ver gratis y por Internet.Aquí les dejamos la página que transmite los videos de Roland Garros en vivo y en directo. Hacer clic en
Rafael Nadal Races into Fourth Roland Garros Final
Rafael Nadal advanced to his fourth straight Roland Garros final and tightened his grip on the No. 2 spot in the South African Airways ATP Rankings with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(3) victory over No. 3 Novak Djokovic in Paris on Friday.
In extending his Roland Garros record to 27-0, three-time defending champion Nadal is now the first man since Ivan
Roger Roger Sets Up Rafael Nadal again at the French Open
World No. 1 Roger Federer came through a thrilling and fast paced semifinal encounter with Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to set up a third successive Roland Garros final against Rafael Nadal.
The 26-year-old Federer now becomes the 10th man to reach 15 Grand Slam finals, joining Ivan Lendl (19), Pete Sampras (18),
Rafael Nadal Roland Garros Semifinal Press Conference
Q. There seemed to be times today when the crowd went very, very quiet, because they were completely struck by the level of play, the shots that you were playing. They could hardly believe what they were seeing. Did you get that impression, that they were almost dismayed?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I didn't think. For that, you have to think a lot
Rafael Nadal holds off Djokovic to reach final
Spaniard Rafael Nadal withstood a late fightback by Novak Djokovic to beat the world number three 6-4 6-2 7-6 at the French Open on Friday and muscle his way into the final for the fourth consecutive year.
The three-time defending champion saved a set point in the third set to win in two hours 49 minutes and advance to a final against either
Rafael Nadal, tem anos 22 e é neste momento o jogador nº2 do circuito ATP. A realizar um ano de 2008 razoável é neste momento o 2º também na ATP Race. Chegou às finais do Australian Open onde perdeu frente a Tsonga. E nas duas Masters disputadas em piso duro chegou à final de Miami [...]
Rafael Nadal Plays Down Borg Comparison
Rafael Nadal has played down comparisons with the legendary Bjorn Borg saying he world "never dare" draw parallels between the pair.
Nadal is seeking to become the first man since Borg to win the French Open four years in a row - the Swede did so between 1978 and 1981 - and moved into the semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 6-1 victory over Nicolas Almagr
Novak Djokovic increases the heat on Rafael Nadal
By Paul Newman
Like a middle-distance front-runner trying to hold off his challengers, Rafael Nadal turned into the French Open finishing straight yesterday with Novak Djokovic at his shoulder and Roger Federer poised to make his own break for the line.
Nadal could hardly have made more convincing progress on his way to Friday's semi-finals,
O Open de França está ao rubro. Nadal tem varrido todos os seus adversários e o último foi o seu compatriotra Almagro um especialista de terra batida com uma vassourada de 6-1 6-1 6-1.
Chega às meias finais cheio de confiança e cheirando uma final com Federer. Mas para tal agora tem finalmente alguém para lhe [...]
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: the dream semi-final
By Matthew Cronin
It was not written in stone before the tournament began, but the Roland Garros stonemason surely must have at least carved the initials of three-time champion Rafael Nadal and world No3 Novak Djokovic into his semi-final bracket.
On Tuesday, Nadal played one of his best matches ever in a 6-1 6-1 6-1 whitewash of fellow
