Rafael Nadal (born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player. Nadal has won six Grand Slam singles titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. Find articles, videos, and pictures of Rafael Nadal here.
MADRID (Reuters) - World number two Rafael Nadal believes he is in better shape for the start of the 2010 tennis season than he was this year despite having a relatively short time to prepare. Nadal, who was plagued by knee and stomach injuries during 2009, helped Spain to a crushing victory over Czech Republic in this month's Davis Cup final and has had only three weeks to train for the new season. "My preparation has been short but good and three weeks later I am ready to start again... Read Full Story
Spain's world number two Rafael Nadal, whose injuries have raised fears over his long-term future, says he will start the 2010 tennis season in "a little bit" worse shape than he did last season. "I believe that this year I'll arrive a little bit more on the short side than at the start of last season," he said in a interview published Wednesday in Spanish sports daily AS, adding his preparation "has been short but good". "The results will be what they are but right now my hope is to win... Read Full Story
Spain's world number two Rafael Nadal, whose injuries have raised fears over his long-term future, says he will start the 2010 tennis season in better shape than he he did last season. "I believe that this year I'll arrive in a bit better shape than at the start of last season," he said in a interview published Wednesday in Spanish sports daily AS, adding his preparation "has been short but good". "The results will be what they are but right now my hope is to win everything. Because that's... Read Full Story
Rafael Nadal ended his off season training in Mallorca and is ready to play at the Capitala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi. Nadal practice with Carlos Moya for about 2 hours and they played a set, which the world number 2 won 7-5. Even he didn't have much time to rest Nadal said he was very “happy” with hiss off season preparation. “Before travelling at the beginning [of the season] you always feel a bit lazy, especially when I haven’t had much time for myself as I’ve been training... Read Full Story
Sports Illustrated's L. Jon Wertheim was kind enough to grant Global Village Tennis News an interview about his masterpiece on the 2008 Wimbledon Men's final - "Strokes of Genius." Number 3 on the countdown: Seven Questions with "Strokes of Genius" Author L. Jon Wertheim An Interview with "Strokes of Genius" author L. Jon Wertheim by Karen Flax-Jardine To diehard tennis fans L. JonWertheim is known for writing the weekly... Read Full Story
Number 5 on countdown is actually an interview which took place in 2008! It was still so very popular in 2009! Tennis Channel Blogger, contributor to many tennis periodicals in cluding Tennis Magazine, friend of GVTN and the tennis King of Twitter - James LaRosa. Tennis Channel Blogger James LaRosa Answers Seven Silly Questions Seven Silly Questions for Tennis Channel Blogger James LaRosa James LaRosa is a television writer based in Los Angeles. He'salso a regular contributor to... Read Full Story
Spanish Channel, IB3 produced a special show dedicated to Rafael Nadal called The Past in not forever... The show is a summary of the 2009 season told from Nadal’s point of view. It also shows his most human and intimate side, inside and outside the tennis courts... Enjoy these 3 videos ... Read Full Story
CANDLE FOR THE DARFURI PEOPLE SH I light this candle for the people of Darfur. I am with you in your quest for justice. — Sandra Hammel from Aquidneck Island, RI, United States ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ December 23, 2009, I lit a candle for the people of Darfur and left the above message I am hoping you will help me make this a ripple effect for humanity. The Candle Group initial is: D The Candle initial is: SH Please, join me. It costs nothing, but a few moments of your... Read Full Story
Novak Djokovic admits he is struggling to find the energy to take on Rafael Nadal in a match that could end his reign as ATP World Tour Finals champion. World number three Djokovic cut an exhausted figure as Sweden's Robin Soderling overpowered him in the second set at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday to claim a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory. The Serb now needs to beat Australian Open champion Nadal on Friday to have any chance of making the semi-finals as he tries to defend the trophy he won for the... Read Full Story
