July 2010
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Facebook finds
Some photos found on Facebook - first, a set of Rafa at a charity event. Based on the set title and the signage, it looks like this was run by Rafa’s foundation, the Special Olympics and something called Feaps Balaers. Googling these terms led me to this article (Google mangling).
Next, a wonderful set of training photos posted to Toni Colum’s Facebook page. (Did you spot the pilfered...
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Rafa in Reader's Digest UK
Atch2 let me know that she spotted Rafa on the cover of Reader’s Digest UK in a bookshop today. She says the article is pretty short and didn’t really have anything new to say, but thought she’d pass it along. And now I’m doing the same. (And I agree, Atch2, that’s totally a “posed plastic smile” on the cover. Oh well.)
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UEFA excludes Real Mallorca...Rafa not happy
Bee said there might be an iB3 video about this later today, but I can’t see vids at work…so for now, here’s a Reuters article. The UEFA has excluded the Real Mallorca team from playing in European competition this season. (Rafa and Uncle Miguel Angel have recently become shareholders in the team.)
UEFA did not publish the reasons behind the decision, which Mallorca have...
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Sam Stosur on Rafa
During her pre-tournament interview for the Stanford tournament, Sam Stosur was asked about men’s tennis and was prompted with Rafa’s name…and she complied.
Via Forty Deuce - C Note has a press pass and is working it.
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Toronto & Cincy?
According to the Google mangling of this article/video, Rafa will play both tournaments.
The video has interviews with Toni and Emilio Sanchez who appear to have taken part in some sort of “Tennis Congress” per this video and title.
And for those of us who are confused about the differences in hard courts, Mind the Racket tries to break things down for us. Problem is, there’s...
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Thailand Open added to the schedule
According to two items (one; two) sitting in my in-box when I woke up this morning, Rafa has once again added the Thailand Open to his schedule. He’s scheduled and had to pull out before due to injuries, so let’s hope the people of Thailand get to see Rafa in person this year.
“This year with my health and body in good shape, I am really looking forward to playing some great...
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RafaLint: July 21st
Hey, it’s getting dusty out here on the wide wide web. Let’s clean a bit.
kefuoe let me know about a poll Tennis Magazine (French) is having for their year end issue. They have decided the cover story is Rafa, and you can help them decide which photo of him will grace the cover. Cast your vote.
Rafael Nadal, man or myth? (by Anna Nicholas) talks about how Rafa’s a true...
