Rafa to play in the Brasil Open
Photo by Joao Pires
Today, it’s been confirmed that Rafa will play in the Brasil Open, an ATP World Tour 250 event that will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil from February 11-17th. It will mark his first return to the tournament since he won it in 2005.
Articles:
- Tournament announcement on Facebook
- Nadal sets February return in Brazil
- Confirmado: Nadal jugará en Brasil (mangle)
- Rafael Nadal enters Brazil Open in Sao Paulo on Feb. 11; could be 1st event since Wimbledon
- Brasil Open 2013 marca retorno de Rafael Nadal às quadras (mangle)
Rafa Nadal: “I’m happy to return to play in Brazil”
— David J. Nadal (@davidjnadal) January 15, 2013
Nadal: “And especially happy to return two weeks ahead of schedule. That means things are going well”
— David J. Nadal (@davidjnadal) January 15, 2013
And here’s a photo from today’s practice in Barcelona.
Rafa Nadal, ultimant la preparació a Barcelona per reaparèixer al febrer a Acapulco. twitter.com/XaviBonastre/s…
— Xavier Bonastre Thió (@XaviBonastre) January 15, 2013
And another:
Rafa Nadal reapareixerà a Sao Paulo, l’11 de febrer, finalment. S’ha tancat la seva participació avui, a Barcelona. twitter.com/XaviBonastre/s…
— Xavier Bonastre Thió (@XaviBonastre) January 15, 2013
And a collection of screen grabs:
Rafa’s practice bit.ly/Instaframe twitter.com/davidjnadal/st…
— David J. Nadal (@davidjnadal) January 15, 2013
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Great news!
Hooray!!!! Only 27 days to go. Please don’t let him get anywhere near anyone with any germs, bugs, viruses or anything else. I just couldn’t go through another withdrawal disappointment again. :)
brilliant news! think i may book those days off work :D
Great news! So happy he’s returning on the clay! Vamos Rafa!
So happy for Rafa and excited for all of us.
Weel,great news!…but I missed that boy with the trophy in the photo!!!
Awesome news ! I had a strange feeling he would return sooner than Acapulco.
Great Rafa! Keep up with good work! Looking forward to follow you in action! Go Rafa!
at last this announcement of rafa has electrified tennis fans all over the world as the boring event since his absence last year will get a new lease of life, we hope.rafa,involve yourself totally so that you get another 4 to 5 grand slam titles in your pocket in addition to the present 11.best wishes.v.arunachalam,india
Yes for me too! Centre Court is a place of shadows and nostalgia for me without Rafa’s fire and finesse. I watch the matches as I love tennis and I cheer as I still have favourites that I hope do well….but the courts will not shine in living colour for me again until I see Rafa powering that forehand down the line, Vamosing and jumping in the air, and generally doing whatever he does that delights me so! Ecstatic to hear he is coming back! Extatico! Whoopee!
fingers crossed
Electrifying indeed! vamos Rafa!
Such great news to start your day!
YAY!! Vamos, Rafa!!!
Having been lucky enough to see Rafa play at US Open, WTF & Wimbly I really hope as many of his South American fans get to see him in Brazil.
Absolutely great news!
Finally, vamos Rafa!!!
Too happy for words!
I am watching bits and pieces on Eurosport and theh round up with Matts Wallander game set and match and I can’t believe how I look forward to the adverts – Rafa and KIA is always on and seeing Rafa doing his shots. Also just watched the round up and Rafa gets a mention – tennis player in the car. “who would you like to play doubles with Rafa or Roger. She said basically no contest and he is a very nice person!”
http://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/news/item/201987-rafael-nadals-return-cant-come-quickly-enough
Not sure what I think of Lukas Rosal take on this that he doesn’t really miss Rafa and he was healthy for his match and just concentrating on himself! I actually gave Lukas some praise when I watch on DVD the Rosal v Rafa match and that 5th set! but now when I saw this written and then looking at the “bump” incident and the explanations from both. God he is just …… words cannot explain!
Welcome back Rafa soon from all your fans and fellow pros and tournmanet directors and sponsors!
http://www.rfet.es//noticias/det/Nadal_supera_con_exito_la_ultima_revision_medica_previa_a_su_vuelta_al_circuito_/3871.html
Don’t know about you all but couldn’t help but wanting to lift that towel from him and wonder what there is there!! Just like the docs peering over towards the scan. Sorry my thoughts have gone haywire………
I can understand..ermm..my thoughts exactly
Rafa, we love you. We can’t wait until 2/11/13 your return. PLEASE, Keep YourSelf HEALTHY. WE ARE WAITING! LOVE, YOUR FANS.
Miri, I believe the Brasil Open is an indoor clay tournament, not outdoor clay as you’ve put on the calendar (according to the ATP website).
Oops, thanks! The tournament database defaults to outdoor and I forgot to change it.
Just noticed also, Acapulco is a 500 event, not 250.
ARGH! Please feel free to double check the rest of the calendar ;) Thanks.
InsyaAllah, Nadal’s comeback will pleases all Muslim fans.