It must be love…

Rafa loves the competition.

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30 Jun 2009 | by miri | 10 Comments

DC news coverage

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30 Jun 2009 | by miri | 2 Comments

FB – technical problem

Rafa’s having a technical problem – he got a new phone as a gift in China, but he doesn’t understand how to set it up right or put it into silent mode.

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30 Jun 2009 | by miri | 12 Comments

No Davis Cup

According to this article, Rafa will not play in the upcoming Davis Cup tie Marbella.

It has been confirmed that the tendonitis in his knees will stop him appearing against Germany next month.

29 Jun 2009 | by miri | 35 Comments

Lanvin behind the scenes

In her first comment on the site, Mim pointed out this short but…pretty video of the Lanvin shoot.

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29 Jun 2009 | by miri | 23 Comments

FB – Hamburg 2003

Moya has to tell Rafa which chair to sit in, but a very young Rafa ends up beating his mentor. He also tries to steal Moya’s towels! Sneaky bastard.

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29 Jun 2009 | by miri | 11 Comments

UK/Europe goodies

I found out I can open a Spreadshirt store in the UK too! What does this mean? Cheaper shipping for people in the UK and Europe. The product and color selections are different, but they seem to have even more goodies in the European store. I’ve updated the support page to include links to both stores under the product picture. If you aren’t in the US or Europe, sorry – I don’t seem to have any more options via Spreadshirt. Check both stores and see which will get you cheaper shipping or let me know if there’s a free

28 Jun 2009 | by miri | 3 Comments

FB – speaking of Bastad…

Weren’t we speaking of Bastad? Like earlier today? Or, at least, watching a clip of young Rafa playing in Bastad? I forget. My mind wanders a lot these days.

Wait, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, Bastad. (Can you tell I don’t have anything to post here but a photo and am just babbling for filler?)

In case anyone missed it in the comments thread, CC treated us to this photo from the 2003 Bastad tournament…

28 Jun 2009 | by miri | 23 Comments

Flashback – Bastad 2003

A 16 year old Rafa bashing the ball. What’s with lining up the ball with the “y” in the racket before serving? The ticks we never got to know… Heh.

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28 Jun 2009 | by miri | 5 Comments

Flashback – 2006 interview

Wooffie sends in this 2006 interview with Rafa by Alison Kervin.

But the real action is taking place on the court opposite us, where the stand shakes with the delight of hundreds of eager supporters. Only this court is bursting with fans as they jostle for seats. The cheers ring out into the chilly mid-afternoon sky: “Rafa, Rafa, Rafa.”

The stand is overflowing, so I am ushered courtside to watch Rafael Nadal conduct his

27 Jun 2009 | by miri | 21 Comments