Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[MargaretMcAleer]

First match Latin American exho match between Rafa v Ruud in Argentina
Rafa won 76(8) 62....fun match, though as usual Rafa takes things seriously lol!
In the mixed doubles match between Rafa/ Gabi Sabatini vs Ruud/ Dulko the more experienced team of Rafa and Gabi Sabatini won they only played 1set 64

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa doing this exo tour is the type of thing that has left me follicly challenged….

Even Michael Jordan played golf and drove fast motorcycles plus pickup basketball games it's just what GOATs do I guess

 

[Kieran]

Even Michael Jordan played golf and drove fast motorcycles plus pickup basketball games it's just what GOATs do I guess

Yeah but, a) he’s only playing basketball - Nobody outside America counts basketball players among the worlds greatest athletes, and b) Rafa has a history of scheduling faux pas, remember that Indian junket he took part in, back in late 2013? Then he did his back in before the final in Oz?

But to be fair, this South American jaunt is going to be a short, so he should get time to rest before he heads Down Under to defend his title…

 

[tented]

Rafael Nadal says ‘a part of his life left’ when Roger Federer retired

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafael Nadal says ‘a part of his life left’ when Roger Federer retired

I think we all saw at the Laver Cup how close Rafa and Roger are, Rafa's statement ' a part of his life left' validates his statement

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I had to laugh out loud, Rafa and Casper have played each other in golf while on their exho tour of South America
Casper said ' Rafa is more competitive on a golf course than on a tennis court'

 

[Jelenafan]

Rafael Nadal says ‘a part of his life left’ when Roger Federer retired

He’ll get over it.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafael Nadal says ‘a part of his life left’ when Roger Federer retired

Rafa knows its like Quicking as someone mentioned the Highlander.. Roger was like Sean Connery character Ramirez. "There can be only ONE!”

 

[the AntiPusher]

My LORD those guys are talented

 

[Kieran]

My LORD those guys are talented

Rafa's a class act. By the way, I saw highlights of the doubles with Gabriela Sabatini - she hasn't aged an inch! She's still impossibly gorgeous!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Over 30,00 people were at the last night exhibition in Mexico City inside la Plaza Mexico. It has been a successful South American tour. In Colombia Rafa dropped a hint of maybe having a Fedal return since their past exho was cancelled due to political upheavals.
Rafa can now have some R&R before he starts training for the 2023 season, his warm up tournament before the AO will be representing Spain at the United Cup in Sydney.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa has been voted as Fan's Favorite for the first time in the ATP Awards. ( Rafa now has the full set of awards, he was only missing this one).( Newcomer, Most Improved, Comeback and Sportsmanship. Nadal was also named Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year in 2011, crowned ATP No 1, five times, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2019 ).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Following an outstanding 2022 season Rafa Nadal has been awarded the men's ITF World Champion for a record breaking fifth time.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Frankie Roig and Rafa split

Rafael Nadal and long-time coach Francisco Roig split after 18 years together - 'Very grateful' - Eurosport

The pair have been working together with Francisco Roig as part of Rafael Nadal's team since 2005 and playing a part in every single Grand Slam triumph for the

www.eurosport.com

 

[Kieran]

Frankie Roig and Rafa split

Rafael Nadal and long-time coach Francisco Roig split after 18 years together - 'Very grateful' - Eurosport

The pair have been working together with Francisco Roig as part of Rafael Nadal's team since 2005 and playing a part in every single Grand Slam triumph for the

www.eurosport.com

That’s a pity but Roig probably got an offer to be head coach for an upcoming star?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Frankie Roig and Rafa split

Rafael Nadal and long-time coach Francisco Roig split after 18 years together - 'Very grateful' - Eurosport

The pair have been working together with Francisco Roig as part of Rafael Nadal's team since 2005 and playing a part in every single Grand Slam triumph for the

www.eurosport.com

I know he was doing some coaching with Sloane Stephens at the AO this year,he does have his own coaching academy with 2 other coaches in Barcelona, Spain.
Sad news he has always been a strong part of Rafa's coaching team.I wish him well in his future coaching.
There are now rumors he may go full time coaching with Sloane Stephens btw

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

"Even when it seems like everything is against you. For being a renaissance master. Of sports revivals, over and over again.The 2022 Esquire Man of the Year grand prize goes to Rafael Nadal".

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa assuures he is not thinking about retirement yet ( via Esports IB3)

"I'm still a pro-athlete and I wish it lasts. I put effort so that it lasts as much as possible. Retirement starts the day you start as there's one day less to reach it. But I'm not at that point, I work every day with the right energy to not to be at that point yet.It will come though".

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa vs Toni's son

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Frances Roig who had been with Nadal for 18 years recently left to pursue his own project. However, Nadal has now welcomed Gustavo Marcaccio to his technical team. Marcaccio is a highly experienced coach who has worked with a number of top players including Guido Pella, Juan Monaco and Maximo Gonzalez.