Madrid: 3rd round presser transcript

AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

The transcript from Rafa’s post round of 16 presser is up on the ASAP Sports site.

Q. Good afternoon, Rafa. Congratulations on the victory. We were a little bit worried. I don’t know if it was just a feeling, but you were feeling more bad than normal?

RAFAEL NADAL: No, well, you know, sometimes I feel more and sometimes I feel less. Sometimes I have pain. Since the first day sometimes it’s complicated, you know.

I try to avoid talking about it

10 May 2013 | by miri | One Comment

Miami: Rafa’s out

Photo by Beth Wilson

In not surprising news, it seems that Rafa has withdrawn from the Miami tournament. Here is the acceptance list that shows Rafa’s name crossed off. Seems like a wise move to me – he gained a lot of confidence in his recent tournaments. Why push the knees with another hard court tournament? Especially one with conditions that don’t suit his game as well as Indian Wells? Go home, say hello to the clay again and prepare for Monte-Carlo.

17 Mar 2013 | by miri | 12 Comments

IW & Miami: Rumors abound

Photo by Jorge Reyes

Just before I went to bed last night, @Rafael_Plaza tweeted that a story was to come out in Marca today claiming Rafa had decided to pull out from Indian Wells and Miami. While @Rafael_Plaza has proven to be a good source, Marca’s been more up and down with their statements on Rafa’s schedule. Sure enough, the article was posted today (mangle). Shortly afterwards, however, reports came via @tomeuterrasa and @PauFerragut that Toni had denied this on

26 Feb 2013 | by miri | 10 Comments

RafaLint: May 11th

A really big fish, Toni talks, and even more yammering about blue clay – today’s lint.

11 May 2012 | by miri | 12 Comments

Madrid: Pre-tournament Interview

A few comments from Rafa before he starts the Madrid tournament:

Posted by ATPWorldTour.

7 May 2012 | by miri | One Comment

RafaLint: April 20th

Articles about the Monte-Carlo quarterfinal match, the curse of winning and a hairy situation.

20 Apr 2012 | by miri | 2 Comments

RafaLint: April 11th

Rafa’s getting ready for Monte-Carlo:

Articles:

The return of the real Rafa? – by Ravi Ubha (ESPN.com)
Nadal: “Las sensaciones son buenas” para Montecarlo – by EFE via as.com (mangle)
El Govern, l’Ajuntament de Manacor i l’esportista Rafael Nadal col·laboren per al finançament de l’Auditori de Manacor – about the donation for the auditorium; includes hi-res picture – you might want to avert your eyes instead of looking at the hair. (mangle)
Rafa Nadal dona 150.000 euros para equipar el Auditorio de Manacor – thanks, Beebs. And here’s the mangle. (Direct

11 Apr 2012 | by miri | 28 Comments

RafaLint: April 10th

A Davis Cup book, flashback videos, Miami photos from Nida, and…Capybaras? Time for some RafaLint.

10 Apr 2012 | by miri | 8 Comments

RafaLint: March 31st

Miami news wrap-up; full quarterfinal match video; someone plays tennis in their undies – sadly, it’s not Rafa. Enjoy the RafaLint!

1 Apr 2012 | by miri | 20 Comments

Miami: Withdrawal presser photos

Photos from today’s presser:

Photos by AP Photo/Lynne Sladky and Reuters

Also, check out these on flickr: one, two, three, and four.

30 Mar 2012 | by miri | 4 Comments