Rafael Nadal hosted a tennis clinic for children alongside uncle Toni at the Colegio de San Agustin in Makati today. Here are some of the photos.
Spains Rafael Nadal, right, laughs as he answers questions before a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal speaks during a news conference within an event of his Rafa Nadal Academy, in Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2015. Nadal is in Manila with other current and former international male and female tennis aces to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (Tenis, Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Tennis player Rafael Nadal waves after a sports clinic hosted by him at the Colegio De San Agustin in Makati city, metro Manila December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
Spains Rafael Nadal adjusts his cap as he answers questions before a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spains Rafael Nadal adjusts his cap during a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spains Rafael Nadal smiles as a Filipino boy returns a shot during a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Tennis player Rafael Nadal return a ball after a sports clinic hosted by him at the Colegio De San Agustin in Makati city, metro Manila December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (L) plays tennis with a child during a ‘tennis clinic’ of his Rafa Nadal Academy with Filipino children in Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2015. Nadal is in Manila with other current and former international male and female tennis aces to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (Tenis, Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (R) plays tennis with a young girl during a ‘tennis clinic’ of his Rafa Nadal Academy with Filipino children in Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2015. Nadal is in Manila with other current and former international male and female tennis aces to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (Tenis, Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Spains Rafael Nadal, right, conducts a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (2-R) plays tennis with a young boy during a ‘tennis clinic’ of his Rafa Nadal Academy with Filipino children in Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2015. Nadal is in Manila with other current and former international male and female tennis aces to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (Tenis, Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Fans of tennis player Rafael Nadal take a selfie with him after a sports clinic hosted by Nadal at the Colegio De San Agustin in Makati city, metro Manila December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
Spains Rafael Nadal, center, gives his autograph on a shirt for his fans as he is escorted out of the court by security following a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spains Rafael Nadal, center, walks as his fans take his pictures during a tennis clinic in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Nadal is in the country to promote his tennis academy and to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Fans of tennis player Rafael Nadal gather for his autograph after a sports clinic hosted by him at the Colegio De San Agustin in Makati city, metro Manila December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (R) poses for selfies taken by participants of a ‘tennis clinic’ of his Rafa Nadal Academy with Filipino children in Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2015. Nadal is in Manila with other current and former international male and female tennis aces to compete in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). (Tenis, Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Rafa, who arrived Saturday night in Manila, is in town along with other tennis superstars like Serena Williams, Ana Ivanovic and Tomas Berdych, for the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) where he will be playing for the Micromax Indian Aces at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Rafa please explain why you are in the Philippines playing tennis. I must have missed a large segment of your time. I disagree with the nay sayers.. Uncle
Toni may not be an official coach but good lord look what you have accomplished with Toni. So happy to see you smiling and having a good time. You use your good judgment before making any major changes.
“And remember – my coach is more my uncle than my coach.” ~ Rafael Nadal (May 2015)
Even Rafa himself admits that Toni is not a real coach. A close family relative? Yes. A confidant? Yes. A traveling companion? Yes. But a coach?!?!? Certainly not. Except for tennis newbies like Rafa was 25 years ago. Since then, he’s been a COACH IN NAME ONLY. As Rafa himself readily admits – notwithstanding Maria’s rant to the contrary.
JBeer if you want to give advice it would be sensible to get your facts right first before spouting your nonsense
Rafa Nadal I am living in Madrid and an avid diehard fan of yours. And I am oresent here in Linear Makati Condominium. I would like to see you play with the rest of the players at the Mall of Asia Aren. Please tell me how I can see you and get in touch with you. I don’t want to miss this occasion. Por fabor Rafa dime cuando y como te puedo ver jugar aqui en el Mall of Asia Arena. Espero que contesteis por favor.
Muchisimas gracias y un fuert abrazo.
Move in or move on you really do need to take your own advice and MOVE on .let’s see you say Rafa should take pat cash,s advice who YOU think is a top coach.Let’s see how many titles did pat cash have in his tennis career 1 Grandslam title that’s it and who has Pat cash (TOP COACH) coached Gregg Rusedski grandslam titles a big ZERO and Mark Philippoussis (WHO ?) grandslams surprise surprise a big fat ZERO look at the list of top tennis coaches of all time and you will see TONI NADAL. Pat cash is desperate to coach Rafa or anybody who will have him but nobody does and having a past in drugs would make him top of anybody, s list
Maria, no arguments, just the usual ad hominem nonsense. You dont have any class at all.
@ Maria – Chris Evert won 18 slams. She agrees with Pat Cash. Not you.
I wish to play with you someday sir !! 🙂
What a lovely surprise to see Rafa on sky sport 2 playing for the Indian aces on the International Premier League Tennis .He is playing in the doubles and singles . Its great to see the pressure off and see him laughing and enjoying himself with his team mates😀
Good job rafa,your the best Glennis Isle of Man
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) Congratulations to you & your fantastic team!!!!!!!!!!!!! You played GREAT with your feisty strong RETURNS & GREAT SERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) You were fantastic in Doubles & your Singles games & it was exciting to see you groove again on the court!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was beautiful how the crowd welcomed you onto the court even before you stepped out…..just in anticipation of seeing you they went wild!!!!!!!!!!! ci….ci….ci….. your presence in the tour brought a lot of inspiration and great spirits!!!!!!!!!!! Your entire team are amazing……and it was worth getting up at 3 am to watch you LIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!That was precious!!!! : ) I did not dare write comments during the matches as everything was happening fast & I did not want to miss any points…….. I am sure all your fans are delighted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations & have lots & lots of fun tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!! VAMOS & God bless you!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of love & happiness to you & uncle Toni , your physio & your IPTL playing TEAM
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Great analysis by Cash. Especially his point that Rafa’s decline in form the last 2 years stems from TECHNICAL flaws, not psychological ones(confidence, nerves, etc…).
Cash is not the only top coach or former player to come to this conclusion. A similar analysis of Rafa’s problems has been offered by Chris Evert, Paul Annacone, Tracy Austin & Larry Stefanki. And last but not least – by yours truly.
Exactly! Rafa feels bad because people toy with his short balls. The short balls are the cause and were there before the insecurity.
And his short balls are a direct result of his deteriorating tactics & technique – i.e. poor shot selection, balance and racquet follow through.
So glad to see RAFA again.
RAFA fan forever
Vamos Rafa el mejor emisario por su humildad y porque nodecir por el mejor jugador de tennis, I love your game
Thank you RAFA for putting the Philippines on the map of the world of tennis. I am a big fun of yours and it’s my dream to see one Filipino participating in the professional circuit. Your visit will open opportunity to many tennis enthusiast in the Philippines. More grand slam titles for you next year. I’ll put my money in the bank for that.
Bienvenido Team Rafa !!!Rafa thank you for playing in IPTL. You’re such a wonderful , humble ,likeable and a great player on tour. Keep up your good work .. Most of all stay healthy. The Best Of Luck Next Year… VAMOS RAFA !!!
The most wonderful ambassador and his ability to connect with children is so special.
A beautiful thing to do. Good job Rafa.. Vamos!
So sweet! and teaching not only tennis, but also values! Thank you, Rafa!
Just great! Vamos Rafa!!!
God bless you, Rafa…,
good work rafa
god bless u