ARTICLES:
- Nadal Stays Perfect Against Dimitrov (via ATP World Tour)
“It was a positive match,” said Nadal. “I won against a tough player, coming back from a break down in the third. That’s important for my confidence.”
Prior to Wednesday match’s in Basel against Rafael Nadal, Dimitrov, who is 0-6 lifetime against the Spanish clay-court king, decided to either poke some fun at Nadal or maybe channel some of his greatness by meticulously placing his water bottles ever-so-perfectly just like Nadal does in one of the 19 tennis tics we’ve identified in him.
- Only Watch (via Richard Mille)
For the 8th edition of the Only Watch auction, Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal are partnering up once again to donate the RM 27-02 tourbillon prototype. This unique piece has accompanied “Rafa” to all the biggest Grand Slam tournaments, from the French and US Opens all the way to Wimbledon. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to research against Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The RM 27-02 prototype will be accompanied by the outfit Rafael Nadal wore at the US Open, signed by the tennis champion himself.
- Nadal/Lopez Off To Winning Start in Basel (via ATP World Tour)
Teaming up for the first time since reaching the quarter-finals of the Aegon Championships in London in June, Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopezscored a 6-1, 4-6, 10-5 win over the first-time pairing of Borna Coric andViktor Troicki at the Swiss Indoors Basel.
PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal beats Grigor Dimitrov in three sets to reach Basel quarter-final
VIDEOS:
- 2015 Swiss Indoors Basel – Wednesday Highlights feat. Nadal & Wawrinka (via TennisTV)
- Rafa Nadal: «Trabajo más duro que antes» (via Blick Sport)
- Swiss Indoors Basel: On-Court Interview With Rafael Nadal (via Extreme Tennis)
- Emirates ATP Race To London Update 26 October 2015 (via ATP World Tour)
I don’t think Dimitrov meant any harm to Rafa. I’ve never seen him say or make any bad comments about him. I think he was just trying to channel Rafa because it has worked for him very nicely. They’re both nice guys! Vamos Rafa!
Keep up the good work,win tomorrow I now you can do it Mouse
Dimitrove is very stupid that mocks Nadal.
I think they should penalized him for this bad manner.
Rafa is such a big fighter. Good luck for tomorrow. Vamos Rafa <3 <3 <3
Who cares about Rafael’s tics? How many slams has Dimitrov won?
Pity that Rafael and Marc were defeated but the other guys are seeded 2. They put up a good performance and they had not played doubles together for some time. Now to the singles! Vamos Rafaaaa
VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) According to the score board you & Marc played a great close match against strong Double team ……. Congratulations just the same on your strong back & forth good fight &the great very close TIE BREAK …….VAMOS & enjoy your nice evening!!!! : )
Vamos Rafa tu puedes jugar mas agresivo,
IT IS A TIE BREAK 2ns set …….RAFA IS GREAT AT TIE BREAKS…..& THEY ARE DOING GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) VAMOS….GO GO GO……………………….: ) : )
Rafa & Marc are doing a great job fighting to break back 1st set…….VAMOS !!!!!! : )