The Match for Africa

This is the reason for the giggle fest we saw – “The Match for Africa” (once on the site, click “The Match for Africa” – I can’t l link directly because of the non-user friendly Flash they use). Be sure to check out the site because you can d/l the promo video. (Is it just me, or does it seem like Rafa’s drunk in that promo?)

The event will be in Hallenstadion, Zurrich on the 21st of December. Tickets go on sale on September 1st. They’ve also set

27 Aug 2010 | by miri | 12 Comments

USO: Primetime Knockout report

Every year I try to prepare myself for two weeks of sleep deprivation during the US Open, but I always forget to account for the events even before the tournament. Last night marked my earliest start of the US Open.

About a week and a half ago I noticed a Nike viral campaign for the Primetime Knockout. To try and get tickets, I made my way to Niketown last Friday and Sunday, encouraging my friends and boyfriend to do the same. After trudging

26 Aug 2010 | by SapphireSwell | 9 Comments

Rafa/Rog giggle-fest

Perhaps, since this is hosted out of the US, it will stick around awhile…

Federer e Nadal com crise de riso

24 Aug 2010 | by miri | 43 Comments

Besties

In the latest LaRosa’s Sweet Spot, James LaRosa is kicking back and chatting with Flavia Pennetta when the subject turns to men… After mentioning a few with, uh, reputations, James says he’s sensing a trend, what about Rafa and Roger?

Okay, a couple of the guys who didn’t seem to rate with you were Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Why not?

Well, Rafa is one of my best friends so it’s not easy to see a relationship with one of your best friends. I never

4 Aug 2010 | by miri | 11 Comments

Picture it, NYC 2006

Rafa and Rog answering questions from fans at a US Open promo event:

And playing a bit:

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4 Aug 2010 | by miri | 2 Comments

Nadal & Federer: The greatest

iB3 piece on Rafa and Roger and the upcoming hard court swing.

Google mangling of the text on the page:

Nadal and Federer the greatest

Today’s Rafael Nadal and world number one remains due to their mentality and their approach to tennis. Now six years ago the entrance to the Manacor circuit brought about a revolution. And by chance coincided with the tennis player Roger Federer Balearic probably the two most exceptionally gifted rackets of tennis history. We certainly represent two ways to play but always share a common purpose. The next big challenge to

4 Aug 2010 | by miri | 5 Comments

Rafa and Roger re-elected

According to this post on the ATP site, Rafa and Roger have been elected to another two-year on the ATP Player Council. They will be joined by Fernando Gonzalez and Sam Querrey as they represent the top 50 players on the tour.

Along with Federer and Nadal, the following individuals comprise the 2010-2012 ATP Player Council:
1-50 singles ranking: Roger Federer, Fernando Gonzalez, Rafael Nadal, Sam Querrey
51-100 singles ranking: Peter Luczak, Jarkko Nieminen
1-100 doubles ranking:

26 Jun 2010 | by miri | 3 Comments

Madrid: More multimedia

iB3 report on the final – what’s Rafa snapping his fingers about? Trying to get the footie score from someone? And it looks like he got a bit misty-eyed. Awww.

And a radio interview with El Larguero.

17 May 2010 | by miri | 23 Comments

Madrid: Final hot shot

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16 May 2010 | by miri | 7 Comments

Madrid: Trophy ceremony photos

No confetti this year? I miss the grooming photos…

Photos by REUTERS/Juan Medina, AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza, AP Photo/Angel Navarrete, PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images, REUTERS/Susana Vera, and Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

16 May 2010 | by miri | 13 Comments