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Rafael Nadal - News and More
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| Nationality: ESP (Spain) |
| Birthdate: June 03, 1986 |
| Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain |
| Residence: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain |
| Turned Pro: 2001 |
| Plays: Left-handed |
| 2008 Ranking: 1 |
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| Full name is Rafael Nadal Parera...Nicknamed “Rafa”...Plays left-handed but writes right-handed...Began playing tennis at age four with his uncle Toni, who is ... Read Full Bio |
Our Scouting Report
Strengths: Massive forehand; physically imposing; consistent off ground; fast; indefatigable
Weaknesses: Second serve; handling of flat, hard groundstokes on hard courts; injury prone
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Latest News, articles and information:
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| Federer, Roddick to Contest 3rd Wimbledon Final |
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Federer is one match away from shedding the "former world No. 1" tag, as a win over Roddick in the final would see him reclaim No. 1 from Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Nadal made an early exit from the French Open with a knee injury that forced him to skip Wimbledon, which he won last year.
The Swiss has won the Wimbledon... |
2009-07-03
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| Berdych Beating Roddick on Monday at Wimbledon? Stay Tuned! |
| ide. Who would have guessed Federer, Djokovic and Roddick would all lose more sets than Hewitt. So Hewitt thus far is clearly the biggest beneficiary of Rafael Nadal’s absence.
As for the women, all things still point to Venus-Serena in the final, and I still like Caroline Wozniacki to come out against Venus with E... |
2009-06-28
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| Federer, Murray Heading Toward Final Sunday Collision? |
| e women's, is a good thing! I also heard a report of a shot clock coming to tennis, about time. It’s something I talked about last year.
And on Rafael Nadal, apparently his knees are not the only thing troubling him. The current-but-soon-to-be-dethroned No. 1’s parents are reportedly splitting up or have spli... |
2009-06-25
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| Defending Champ Venus Rolls in Opener; Wimbledon Notes |
| r Federer on grass is Lleyton Hewitt...
Wimbledon set a record Tuesday with nearly 46,000 spectators through the turnstiles, an all-time record...
Rafael Nadal may not just be troubled by bad knees after all -- the Spanish paper La Vangaurdia has reported that Nadal's parents have seperated...
Venus Williams has wo... |
2009-06-23
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| Free Swinging Federer the Clear Wimbledon Favorite |
| I picked him to win Wimbledon again before the French, so naturally I’m going to stick with him here on the eve of the tournament especially with Rafael Nadal absent from the proceedings.
Would it have mattered had Nadal, the World No. 1, played? No. Not in my mind. I’d likely still have picked Feder... |
2009-06-21
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| Serena Williams Interview - Wimbledon, June 20 |
| is (laughter). So, uhm, you know, I'm more quicker as opposed to faster. But we make a great doubles team (smiling).
Q. What was your reaction when you heard Nadal was out?SERENA WILLIAMS: Uhm, I was sad. I'm a huge Nadal fan. I'm sure there's a lot of guys on the men's tour who were probably celebrating and partying.
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2009-06-20
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| Andy Murray Interview - Wimbledon, June 20 |
| : No, I mean, if I got to that stage. I mean, I would have had to have won five matches before I would have had to play him, so I wasn't thinking about playing Nadal at all. If that opportunity came, then I'd obviously look forward to it any time I play him. It's a great challenge.
He's one of the best players ever. So, yo... |
2009-06-20
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| Roger Federer Interview - Wimbledon, June 20 |
| d enjoy the time at home and recover. I feel like I'm ready to go here.
Q. Do you feel a weight of expectation that's come back onto you? Did you feel it when Nadal lost at the French, and do you feel it now that he's pulled out here? Do you feel expectations have gone back onto your shoulders, perhaps?ROGER FEDERER: No, I... |
2009-06-20
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kerboua ilhem Says:
je t'aime rafa!
Posted on June 4, 2009 at 10:13 ET
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tafartol Says:
..heyo sweets, all the best for the year and don't worry if you fail in
some. you're an inspiration already with all the great wins..(may29.09)
Posted on May 7, 2009 at 09:21 ET
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Ruben Says:
Rafael Nadal is de beste tennisser ooit
Posted on May 3, 2009 at 10:43 ET
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daniela Says:
rafaaa!! sos el mejorrrrrr del mundooo por eso sos el # 1!!! te deseoooo lo
mejorrr del mundoo y siguee adelantee!! sos mi fam numeroo 1 y simpre voy
al sonyericsson de miami para ir a verteee!!! te adoro muuchooo!!!por lo
que veo tienes varias fam!!! saludes desde miami!! espero verte el otro ano
aqui en el sonyercisson!! te mandoo muchos besos muahh y suertee con tu
otros partidoss!!!..yo tambien juego tenis y estoy en el equipo de mi
colegio!! byeee muah
Posted on May 1, 2009 at 07:17 ET
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Kimberly Kaye Says:
U r so kool and a really good tennis player. My sister wastches ur games
and she gets me hooked on them to. u r kinda cute to.
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 13:25 ET
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cameron Says:
hi nadal am yr biggest fan even if u read this i would be over the moon.I
love tennis and try to play to yr standed hopefully one day i will be as
good as u thank u
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 12:47 ET
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Aliya Says:
Rafael!! ur born exactly ten years before me...im june 3rd too!
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 00:43 ET
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