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2012 French Open Men’s Preview and Predictions
The first major tournament of the summer is back, and the world tennis stars are set to take the stage in beautiful Paris in what should be a highly entertaining tournament. With the draws released, all eyes head straight to where the big 4 lie and who can stand in their path to the finals. The top 4 seeds are just as expected with Novak Djokovic (#1), Rafael Nadal (#2), Roger Federer...
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Nadal, Li Na, Clijsters and Tsonga Demonstrate Babolat’s “Play and Connect” Interactive Racquet at Roland Garros Exhibition
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PARIS – Babolat’s four marquee global ambassadors of the brand – Rafael Nadal, Li Na, Kim Clijsters and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga were on hand at Roland Garros on Thursday as Babolat a company which has specialized in tennis since it began in 1875 presented it’s new racquet – “Play and Connect.” Media were invited to Roland Garros on Thursday in the middle...
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All eyes on Nadal, Djokovic as French Open nears
When the French Open draw is revealed Friday, much of the attention will be on the paths presented to two men: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Nadal is bidding for a record seventh title at Roland Garros. Djokovic will be trying to become only the third man in history to win four consecutive Grand Slam tournaments.
Nadal is seeded No. 2; Djokovic is No. 1. They can meet in Paris...
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Nadal Better Than Even Money Favorite to Win French Open
Spain's Rafael Nadal is the No. 2 player in the world and the No. 2 seed for the French Open, the second major of the tennis season that begins Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris. But there's little arguing that Nadal is the greatest clay-court player of all time, and thus the lefty is the 5-6 favorite at Bovada to win this year's tournament. Last year, Nadal beat Roger...
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Rafael Nadal Gets Waxed
Is that Rafael Nadal playing on a tiny outdoor court in London? Why isn't he being mobbed by fans, and why is there a wrap around he knee? WHAT IS GOING ON?
Well, I'll tell you...
Rafael Nadal had a wax figure unveiled in London today which will be on display in Regents Park in Central London and then will be moved to it's final destination - the famous Madame Tussauds...
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French Open in Sight for Rafael Nadal after Triumph over World Number One
In the final of the Rome Masters, an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking event worth some €2,427,975 according to the tour, Rafa Nadal finally beat world number one Novak Djokovic. It had taken the Spaniard seven attempts in the final of a ranking event, but in doing so this time he has returned to world number two, overtaking Roger Federer, and has given himself...
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Nadal tames Djokovic for 6th Rome title
He had to wait a year and a day but Rafael Nadal finally got his revenge over Novak Djokovic with a brilliant display in belated sunshine at the Foro Italico Monday when he won the Rome Masters final 7-5, 6-3.
In 2011, Nadal had looked totally bewildered after losing to Djokovic in Rome just a week after suffering at the Serb's hands in Madrid. Being defeated on his beloved...
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Eye On Sports voters say no French for Rafa!
World No.3 Rafael Nadal in action at the Madrid Open.According to the Eye On Spots voters that responded to my poll on whether or not Rafael Nadal would win this year’s French Open title, a shocking 65 percent of the respondents believe Nadal will not win this year’s title at Roland Garros.A surprising 47 of 72 total voters believe Nadal is going to fail to win this year’s...
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Nadal uses new tactic to win in Madrid
Rafael Nadal switched to Wimbledon mode to deal with what he called "the strange" blue clay beneath his feet, and it worked. Roared on by his passionate supporters at the MutuaMadrid Open on Wednesday, Nadal crushed Russia's Nikolay Davydenko -- who had won their previous four meetings -- 6-2, 6-2.
Realizing, after days of extra practice here, that the low bounce and...
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Nadal unhappy with blue clay in Madrid, blames ATP
Rafael Nadal blames the ATP for allowing the introduction of the blue-clay surface.
The six-time French Open champion was troubled when he practiced on it for the first time Thursday, describing it as soft and slippery. He's also unhappy with the placement of the advertising boards.
A longtime critic of event organizers, Nadal said Friday that the ATP should ''never...
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