Madrid: Semifinal videos

Full match:

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Match highlights:

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Post match on court interview in Spanish:

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Post match in studio interview in English:

Post match presser excerpt in English:

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11 May 2013 | by miri | No Comment

Madrid: Never in doubt

Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/ Getty Images
For his semifinal match in Madrid, Rafa played wildcard and surprise semifinalist Pablo Andujar (#113). Their ranking showed in the first set as Rafa dominated and served up a bagel in just 25 minutes. The second set proved to be more competative, but still never really felt in doubt. Rafa’s into the final with a 6-0, 6-4 victory.

11 May 2013 | by miri | 13 Comments

RafaLint: May 10th

Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/ Getty Images Europe
Articles:

Racquet Reaction: Nadal d. Ferrer – by Steve Tignor (tennis.com)
Nadal Weathers Storm To Beat Ferrer In Madrid – via atpworldtour.com
Video: David Ferrer blows chance at 2 match points against Rafael Nadal – by Courtney Nguyen (si.com)
Watch: Nadal Miffed by Yet Another Time Violation – by Chris Oddo (tennisnow.com)
Nadal: ‘It’s Tough At The Top’ – via atpworldtour.com
Above a Million Solitudes – by Jesse Pentecost (thenextpoint.com)
“Big Four” become one in Madrid;

10 May 2013 | by miri | 3 Comments

Madrid: Quarterfinal videos

Full match video:

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On-court interview (Spanish):

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In-studio interview (English):

Presser excerpt:

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10 May 2013 | by miri | No Comment

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

Madrid: Quarterfinal photos

Photos from today’s match against Ferrer.

Photos by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images, Javier Soriano/AFP, REUTERS/Juan Medina, and AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

10 May 2013 | by miri | 6 Comments

Resilient

AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Rafa played #4 David Ferrer today in the Madrid Open. Well, I think that was Rafa, most of the match he wasn’t playing like Rafa. Daveeed recognized this and took full advantage – breaking Rafa’s serve in the 10th game to take the first set 6-4.

It looked like Rafa was getting things back on track a bit as he broke to start set two, but his lead didn’t last long. Daveed broke back and then a second time to go up 4-2. Rafa

10 May 2013 | by miri | 43 Comments

RafaLint: May 9th

AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Articles:

Nadal On Track In Madrid, Faces Ferrer In QFs – via atpworldtour.com
Nadal steams through – via madrid-open.com
Impressive Nadal cruises past Youzhny – via ESPN
Paseo militar de Nadal – via marca.com (mangle)
World No.5 Rafael Nadal criticises 25-second rule after being warned for second day in a row – via news.com.au
Will Rafa Retain His Throne? – by Tracey DeFrancesco (tennisviewmag.com)
Rafael Nadal’s Words Speak Volumes About La Quinta Resort & Spa – uh, okay. The one time I was

9 May 2013 | by miri | 3 Comments

Madrid: 3rd round photos

Photos from Rafa’s victory over Youzhny today.

Photos by AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Europe, Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP, and Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Europe

9 May 2013 | by miri | 2 Comments

Madrid: 3rd round videos

Full match:

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Highlights:

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Post match on court interview:

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9 May 2013 | by miri | 2 Comments