ARTICLES:
… 800 Club – Nadal’s first-round match will be the 800th of his career on the ATP World Tour. Five other active players have played at least 800 singles matches: Roger Federer (1,149), Tommy Haas (859), Lleyton Hewitt (836), David Ferrer (831, playing Sunday) and Nikolay Davydenko (800).
- Rafa Nadal is back and ready for season debut on clay in Rio de Janeiro (via barcelonaopenbancsabadell.com)
… The Mallorcan is ready for his third tournament in 2014 after claiming the title in Doha (defeated Monfils) and losing the Australian Open final to Stanislas Wawrinka.
- ATP players as Winter Olympians (via SI.com) LOL
- Los mejores partidos de Rafa Nadal – 8 de 800 (via tennistopic.com)
… Desde su debut hace más de una década, el español ha repartido sus actuaciones entre 669 victorias y sólo 130 derrotas. O lo que es lo mismo, ha estrechado la mano a su rival como vencedor en el 84% de sus encuentros.
- The Week in Preview: Dubai, Rio, Marseille, Delray (via tennis.com)
… Can Rafa use this tournament in a similar way in 2014, to put a painful loss in a Grand Slam final behind him? There’s not a lot that should stand in his way on the other side of the net, aside from his own countryman.
- Rio de Janeiro R1 preview and pick: Nadal vs. Gimeno-Traver (via tenngrand.com)
VIDEOS:
- Rio De Janeiro 2014 Martes Fiesta Jugadores Tambourine Man! Watch shy Rafa keep the beat at the Players Party with pal David Ferrer.
- Rafael Nadal: Shirtless After Practice!
- Rio de Janeiro 2013 Preview Interview Nadal
- Juan Mata: My Laureus World Sports Awards Predictions
- Rafael Nadal shows off his football skills
PHOTOS:
- Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer Attend 2014 Rio Open Player Party
- Rafael Nadal makes visit to Maracana Stadium (with video)
REMINDER: What time does Rafa play against Daniel Gimeno tonight, and where can you watch? Find out here! // ¿A qué hora juega Rafa? ¿Dónde puedo seguir el partido? Descúbrelo aquí.
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