Rafael Nadal has arrived for his Brisbane International debut, with the 14-time grand slam set to hit the practice courts at the Queensland Tennis Centre later on Monday. His first match Down Under will be on Tuesday.
Source: Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal has arrived for his Brisbane International debut, with the 14-time grand slam set to hit the practice courts at the Queensland Tennis Centre later on Monday. His first match Down Under will be on Tuesday.
Source: Brisbane International
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Good luck and Vamos Rafa.
FIRST SHOCKER OF 2017
I saw the video of Rafa’s pre-presser photo-op at Queensland. Dian, an adorable (have never seen an ugly one) koala, is handed to Rafa. He holds her against his chest as if she were a baby. ADORABLE.
Rafa never ceases to amaze me. He said he is afraid of all animals “because he doesn’t know what they are thinking.” Well it looks as if these two hit it off, Rafa was smiling from ear-to-ear as Dian was cuddled up against him. When it was time for Dian to be taken away, she was having non of that. She attempted to cling to Rafa by extending her arm to reach over his shoulder for a don’t-take-me-away grip. LOL. Smart lady.
Rafa live-streamed his practice session on FB. Fortunately the area leading to the court entrance was cordoned off so Rafa didn’t have to fight his way onto the court. Reports are that Mary is with him. Glad she is taking a break from work to cheer for Rafa in his first-ever appearance at Brisbane.
BEST OF TENNIS TO YOU RAFA, AND SOME LUCK TOO.
RAFA ROCKS
Dian has good taste! She is so cute all snuggled in Rafas arms!
All the best champ.