It came to my attention today that Rafael Nadal cried with joy when Roger Federer won Roland Garros in 2009. Given that Nadal is tied for 2nd on the all-time list of male Grand Slam winners and that Roger Federer is 1st on that list, it seems like a generous outlook from Rafa. Competitors look…
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Rafa Roundup: Why did Nadal cry when Federer won Roland Garros in 2009?
Rafael Nadal Fans ARTICLES: Rafa Nadal: “I’d rather die being brave” (via El Pais) RN: For instance, before Djokovic’s double fault at match point, I had already decided to hit a high cross shot and then a parallel forehand. I had already made that decision before he missed. I told myself: “The time is now;…
The Ninth Level: Comparing Nadal and Navratilova’s French Open and Wimbledon records
Originally posted on A man and his racquet:
As Rafael Nadal continued his assault on tennis’ history books this event, he made sure to cross off two significant milestones with his latest French Open victory. First, his 14th Grand Slam singles titles ties Pete Sampras for second most in the Open era and puts him…
Halle R1 previews and picks: Youzhny vs. Karlovic, Gasquet vs. Haase
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Mikhail Youzhny and Ivo Karlovic are set for a tough first-round matchup on Tuesday in Halle. Richard Gasquet and Robin Haase are also bidding for a place in the last 16. (6) Mikhail Youzhny vs. Ivo Karlovic Youzhny and Karlovic will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their…
10 and Under Tennis Day 1
I have coached high school tennis as both a head coach and an assistant coach. I have never taught tennis to kids younger than the 9th grade in the United States. As a teacher at a secondary school, my natural position to share tennis with younger players has been at the high school level. While…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Roland Garros is in the Books
2014 Power Ranking #7 – Roland Garros Rafael Nadal – Rafa entered Roland Garros with a few questions swirling around his level of play. He answered those questions and made history. Change since last ranking +1 Novak Djokovic – Nole had a good run to his second Roland Garros final in 3 years. Novak’s form was…
Rafael Nadal’s 9 Roland Garros Titles in 10 Years
Rafa and Pete There was a period in the Mid 1990s in which Pete Sampras had figured out grass court tennis. His serve was nearly unbreakable. He had the mentality of a dominating pitcher in baseball. He was going to give his opponents few looks, he was going to play tactically disciplined tennis, he was…
An interview with Rafael Nadal: “Without that second set, I don’t know if I would have this trophy with me now.”
Rafael Nadal Fans FFT Q. Congratulations, of course. Are we going to change the name of Roland Garros to Nadal Garros? How many times you have to win it for that? Did you change strategy? Because today you played 43 winners; one more than Djokovic. Play many, many forehand on his forehand down the line,…
VIDEO: Interview with Rafael Nadal – Roland Garros – June 8, 2014
Rafael Nadal Fans Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal talks to the media in Paris. Video: Roland Garros View original post
Rafael Nadal Wins French Open
Originally posted on Tickets.ca:
Trying to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open is, without a doubt, the toughest task in tennis. Indeed, must be among the greatest challenges in all of sports. The pressure he applies, from set to set, game to game, point to point, shot to shot. That bullwhip of a…
