RafaLint: November 17th
Photo by Beth Wilson
Lovely quotes from Daveeed in this article: The 5th Man’s Finest Season May Yet Get Finer.
“Not to say that I’m close to lots of stars and famous people, but Rafa is the most down-to-earth and humble star that I know,” Ferrer said. “Irrespective of how good a tennis player he is, I think he’s a better person than a tennis player. And I think we’re all lucky to have someone like Rafa, more because of the kind of person he is than because of the kind of tennis player he is. He’s normal. He plays tennis, but tennis is a sport and life goes on, and Rafa handles it really well. He doesn’t give more importance to tennis than it deserves. I see it the same way. Being an athlete is not worth more than another job. It’s just more recognized than most other jobs.”
Articles:
- El principio del regreso – by Sebastián Fest (Translation via Facebook (thanks to genny_ss or Inés – I’m never sure who’s posting things there.) In which Toni says Rafa starts practicing next week.
- Toni Nadal: “Nuestro plazo es que Rafa vuelva para el torneo de Doha” – by Álvaro Heralta (mangle) In which Toni states what they’ve been saying all along: Rafa plans to return to the tour in Doha.
- Carlos Moyà: “Estoy seguro que el año que viene Rafel regresará a tope” (mangle)
- Some news about winners of the PokerStars contest to play poker against Rafa: Irmgard aus Schömberg pokert gegen Rafael Nadal (mangle); Vicente Monzón ‘Cherry223′, el hombre que conocerá a Rafa Nadal – (mangle)
- The Floodgates of Dynasty – by Peter Bodo
- The Toss: Best matches of 2012 – via si.com
- Rafa is in the “Sexiest Man Alive” edition of People magazine – in a section called Sexy at Every Age, he’s the entry for 26.
- Heineken Open chasing Rafael Nadal – by David Long
Rafa does social media:
- Rafa is grateful for the support.
- Proves that he really is watching Davis Cup.
- And reminds us to drink responsibly.
Cheerleader Rafa was in full force on Twitter:
Comienza la #Davis y os quiero ver a todos apoyando a la Armada! Podemos contra los checos! #VamosArmada!!
The Davis Cup starts and I want to see you supporting the Armada! We can against the Czech Republic ! #VamosArmada!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 16, 2012
Gran partido de @davidferrer87! Ahora a por el segundo punto! #VamosArmada !!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 16, 2012
Buen partido de @nicoalmagro pero no pudo ser! Mañana a luchar por el punto! #VamosArmada
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 16, 2012
Good match of @nicoalmagro but it could not be! Tomorrow wewill fight for the point! #VamosArmada
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 17, 2012
Partido emocionante el de @m_granollers @marclopeztarres!! A por el punto!! #VamosArmada!!!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 17, 2012
Una lástima no podernos llevar el punto de hoy! Mañana tenemos que ir a por todas! #VamosArmada!!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 17, 2012
A pity we can’t take the point of today! Tomorrow we’ll have to go for the cup! #Vamosarmada!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 17, 2012
He also reminds us to be tolerant:
Debemos ser respetuosos con los que nos rodean, siempre buscar la cooperación como solución de problemas! #DíainternacionalparalaTolerancia
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 16, 2012
Which mangles to: “We must be respectful of those around us, always seek cooperation and problem solving!”
Random:
- Sad news in the tennis community: Mary Laver, wife of Rod Laver, dies at 84
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ARGH! I left the Daveeed article/quote out. It was one of the main reasons I wanted to do a lint post before catching some sleep. I’ve added it.
great comments from Daveed confirming what we all knew how nice and normal a guy Rafa is. also confirms that Daveed is the same. :)
Yes love them both. After Rafa David is my favourite player. That’s why I find it difficult to watch them play each other.
Same here.
I agree all thoughts about David. He is a very decent person and a fantastic player. But I believe he lacks of passion and charisma top three have. Davis cup: As Berdych told reporters, Almagro is the weakest link of the team. I wonder why the captain didn’t replace him with Verdasco or FLo.
Anyway when Rafa turns and begins to play for his country, the problem will be solved.
David is a quiet person and doesn’t have a bad word to say about anybody or anything. He doesn’t have that special shot in his armour to beat the top 3 but he certainly makes them work for their victories. I think he is just as important for the Davis Cup team as Rafa and plays consistently for his country so if that isn’t passion I don’t know what is.
Almagro has a better ranking, he deserved it. Plus, once he had played the match against Berdych he couldn’t be replaced.