Kate crushes on Rafa

Remember when the camera kept going to a seemingly nakid Kate Walsh watching Rafa during the Indian Wells tournament? Well, she went on Ellen today and got all giggle when asked about Rafeeeal Nadal. (I love Ellen, but how difficult is it to say Rafael?) Giggling starts about 2:17.

thatswithaz.

28 Apr 2009 | by miri | 3 Comments

Rafa playing ping pong

Posted by celofield who says this was taken at Indian Wells this year.

7 Apr 2009 | by miri | 10 Comments

Rafael Nadal shows his undiminished drive

Neil Harman has just about always written positive articles about Rafa, this one is not an exception to the rule. He went golfing with Rafa recently and despite Rafa’s choice of hats, still had nice things to say about him.

“So, Rafael, how have you changed?” one wondered.

“Nothing. I am still the same,” he replied. “Do you think I’ve changed?”

Well, actually, not a bit. “Thank you. I am just a usual Spanish boy who has been

27 Mar 2009 | by miri | 2 Comments

IW semi-final presser videos

More presser videos from Rapocali – these are after the Del Potro match.

24 Mar 2009 | by miri | No Comment

Post final presser transcript

The presser transcript is up.

Q. How difficult was it? Maybe it wasn’t difficult at all. I don’t know.

RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah, well, always it’s tough, no? The conditions today was really difficult. But, you know, I think I have good strategy and I played a really good match with those conditions, no?
Probably Andy didn’t play his best because of the conditions, but I think I played a really complete match, moving very well. I never

24 Mar 2009 | by miri | No Comment

Back together again

Forty Deuce has posted some photos of Rafa and Fed hanging together on the practice courts. They include a bonus Marc! as well.

23 Mar 2009 | by miri | No Comment

Practicing and munching

Photos of both from Zimbio.com – more on their site.

23 Mar 2009 | by miri | 2 Comments

Post final presser videos

Thanks to Rapocali for posting the whole presser in video format!

23 Mar 2009 | by miri | No Comment

Does Steve Tignor have a fan club?

‘Cause if he doesn’t, I’d like to start one. His respect for Rafa – the man and his game – makes for some great reads for Rafa-fans. Read his latest column – IW: Rafa Sightings – for the proof.

After the final, he’s asked why he thinks he handled the wind better than Murray. Nadal says that he thinks he “accepted” the conditions better than Murray, who fought them.

These two answers, about finding ways to win and accepting the conditions around him, point to what I think is, beyond his speed and spin and power, a major reason for Nadal’s

23 Mar 2009 | by miri | One Comment

Post final interview

An in studio interview with Rafa after winning his 13th Masters title at Indian Wells.

23 Mar 2009 | by miri | No Comment