Rafael Nadal Arrives At The Australian Open [Video]

I think Rafa wants to you have a feel of the courts and has arrived much early to help him in good preparation. He is privileged with a good record at this venue and the slow hard courts with high bounce helps his game which is similar to clay courts. Last year he made the finals and was unfortunate that he suffered from a back ache during the course of this match which prevented him to competitively contest. But this year it will be a real test for him and remains to be seen if he can reach the last stages ?

January 12th, 2015 at 10:00 am

http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2014/12/19/rafael-nadal-to-rock-margaret-court-arena
@Michael. Rafa is in Melbourne a bit earlier than usual because of an event “Rafa’s Summer Set” which will take place on Wednesday 14 January. He’ll be playing a few Exos.

January 12th, 2015 at 10:48 am

I really don’t care why he’s early……the main thing is that he’s there. I hope he’s in great form! Can’t wait to see him play. I watched every bit of the dubs finals and he looked very comfortable out there. VAMOS!!

January 12th, 2015 at 4:23 pm

Giles, thanks for the information. Whatever it is, he needs to spend more time on the court to get his mojo back. Exos might help his cause to get that feel. Yes, I agree with Okiegal that his mere presence will add to the charm and glamour. Hope he recovers his form. All the best to him.

January 12th, 2015 at 7:40 pm

Rafa common I know if u r 100 percent mentally there no one can beat… all d best

January 12th, 2015 at 10:10 pm

Hello all—-who wants to do a bracket challenge for Aussie open. I have been playing so much tennis now looking forward to relaxing and watching!!!!

January 12th, 2015 at 10:31 pm

i might be up for it kimberly. let us know if you set up a bracket!

January 12th, 2015 at 10:37 pm

I think rafa will prove the world by winning this tournament.don’t underestimate rafa he is like a tennis ball, the more pressure u apply on him, the much higher he will bounce

January 13th, 2015 at 1:25 am

can someone record the rafa summer set?

January 13th, 2015 at 2:19 am

Australia is not like Wimbledon for him, so he can at least advance until qf, and then, who knows. Sky is the limit for him.

January 13th, 2015 at 3:02 am

@Michael……Thanks for the good wishes to Rafa. I hope to see all the players healthy and in good form
so we will be treated to a great exciting tournament!

January 13th, 2015 at 3:21 am

Common rafa!!! Show d world that you are still the best player

January 13th, 2015 at 10:01 am

Kimberly, where do you put up the bracket?

January 13th, 2015 at 1:21 pm

The land of oz!

January 13th, 2015 at 5:08 pm

The land of oz!

January 13th, 2015 at 5:08 pm

I am thankful that bad characters haven’t arrived to contribute to this post.

I have very low expectations. I am afraid of qualifiers, terrified of seeded players.

I will not say anything about players’ spouses who intimidate players from the stands. Those are the bottom of the cess pool.

January 13th, 2015 at 7:53 pm

hope nadal reach QF in the asutralian open
but reality is that nadal had not won a tournament in a year except roland garros (and madrid but nishikori retired in that one)
nadal had not pass QF in any tournament he entered since roland garros, in most he did not even reach QF, losing to players 100+ ranked
if he had not won 2014 roland garros he may be retired by now
if he continues his actual performance and fail big in roland garros, we may see his last 6 months when he will retire
then again, he may start winning an had another 2013 comebackyear, but i had the feeling he will never get the 10th roland garros, afterall…
2011 won thanks to federer who eliminated djokovic
2012 won thanks to rain
2013 won thanks to the net
2014 won because like federer, djokovic lose before it began, entering the match with all that 3 year bagage
nadal will lose in 2015 roland garros, but just like in 2009 he wont lose againts a big name but a regular player without mental blocks

January 14th, 2015 at 2:17 am

https://twitter.com/australianopen/status/555334281644363776
Full replay of Rafa’s Summer Set today in the Margaret court Arena.

January 14th, 2015 at 7:54 am