RAFAEL NADAL RUMORS & GOSSIP
John McEnroe on Roland Garros: Semi for Federer Would be Solid; Big Hitter Could Defeat Nadal
Despite being clear favorite for Roland Garros, John McEnroe believes Rafael Nadal could walk away without the title.
May 20, 2013 – John McEnroe participated in a Tennis Channel media conference call today, dishing out his opinion on Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. Despite being overwhelming favorites for Roland Garros, McEnroe believes that either player could have a hiccup...
McEnroe: Serena Williams and Nadal Have to Beat Themselves to Lose at French Open
(May 20, 2013) – John McEnroe agrees with the vast majority of tennis prognosticators that Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal are heavy favorites to win the upcoming French Open. McEnroe spoke to media on Monday, ahead of next weeks’ French Open on a Tennis Channel conference call. McEnroe has served as an analyst for the [...]
Nadal reaches Madrid Open final
Rafael Nadal reached his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury, brushing aside wild-card entry Pablo Andujar 6-0, 6-4 at the Madrid Open on Saturday.
Nadal had little trouble extending his winning streak in clay-court semifinals to 46 matches, quickly finishing his overmatched countryman after winning the first six games.
Nadal can win his fifth title since...
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Nadal: Doping ruling a 'mistake'
Rafael Nadal says the decision to destroy blood evidence in the Operation Puerto doping case was ''a mistake.''
Nadal says Friday ''the ruling wasn't positive for anyone. The only ones that benefited were the ones who cheated.''
In the verdict on Tuesday, doctor Eufemiano Fuentes was found guilty and given a one-year suspended sentence for endangering...
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Rafael Nadal hits tweener during Barcelona Open final win (Video)
Rafael Nadal had the shot of the day when he tracked down a lob over his head and returned it over the net with a 'tweener down the line, going on to win the point in the first set of Sunday's Barcelona Open final.
Nadal used the fantastic shot to rally from behind to take the final game of the first set against Spain's Nicolas Almagro. Nadal went on to a straight...
Rafael Nadal’s Girlfriend Cheers Him On
She means business T…
Southpaw superstar Rafael Nadal competes in the 2013 Conde Godo Trophy and is cheered on by his girlfriend Xisca Perello, who was on hand to give Rafael the extra boost he needed. It can never hurt having a loved one in the stands.-TO
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Toni Nadal on Being Tough on Rafa; Believes Jerzy Janowicz Can Be Future No. 1
Toni and his nephew Rafael Nadal April 7, 2013 — Toni Nadal, the uncle and long time coach of Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, was the distinguished guest speaker at a tennis coaches’ conference today. The Babolat-sponsored event was held in the city of Katowice as part of the BNP Paribas Katowice Open stop of the WTA Tour. “Uncle Toni” — as he’s adoringly known...
Nadal slams ATP over new rules
Rafael Nadal, back on a hard court for the first time in 344 days, played well enough to beat Ryan Harrison 7-6, 6-2 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open. But he produced a far more compelling performance in the post-match news conference.
Maybe seven months away from the game with knee problems has sharpened his opinions. He was certainly not short of a few here.
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March 10, 2013
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Rafael Nadal now wearing a $690,000 Richard Mille watch on the court
One would think it wouldn’t be the most responsible idea to strap a watch onto one’s wrist worth $690,000 before taking the court to play tennis. But apparently, for Rafael Nadal, the absurd amount of money he earns on the court, not to mention is affiliation with the company that makes the extravagant timepiece, makes it a much easier decision. Nadal has upped the ante with...
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Nadal doesn't like new rule
Rafael Nadal spoke out against a new rule implemented on tour. He thinks enforcement of the rule will be detrimental to fans and players.
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