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PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal and his friends enjoy a relaxing day on a yacht

After losing to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal of French Open 2021, Rafael Nadal came back to Mallorca where he is now taking a well-deserved rest. Our champ sunned himself on-board a yacht somewhere in Mallorca, with three pals earlier this week, Spanish site HOLA! reported.

Here are a few photos…

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  1. WOW….Stanford University…a UK student at the Academy will attend Stanford starting September.

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    After four years of studying and playing at the Academy, Max Basing 🇬🇧 has graduated🎓👨‍🎓. This summer he will spend some time at home and then he will start his college career at
    @stanford University!
    Congratulations Max! 👏👏👏

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  2. Today, Olympic organizers barred nearly all spectators after Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo over a spike in Covid-19 cases. [NYTimes]

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      • Thanks, Margo. I wonder what that means for the former Rogers Cup, originally scheduled to begin the week after the Citi Open?a

      • David, I was wondering the same thing.

        I remember Rafa saying he wouldn’t play a tournament right before another tournament. Carlos said [according to Tennishead] that Rafa would play two tournaments before the USOpen; Toronto and Cincy.

        The Citi Open announced on its Twitter account that “Rafa’s road to the USOpen starts in DC.”

        The Citi Open, so far, plans for a 50% fan capacity. The USOpen, 100%.

        I’m not sure about Cincy or Toronto.

        It seems that the infection rates and restrictions will still have an impact on which tournaments Rafa decides to play.

        I do worry about him playing 4 tournaments in such a short span of time. Rafa and his team will figure it out.

      • The Washington Post now has the story about Rafa playing in D.C. Its a very big deal for the Citi Open- Rafa is the first of the big three to play there.

        Other big stars set to play include Shapo, Nick, KK and HH and others. Some plan to go to Japan and return in time for the Citi.

        The story mentions Toronto as being on the schedule but doesn’t speak to Rafa playing there or not.

      • David, that’s a really nice article about Rafa. I love the mini bio.

        The Citi Open is a level 500 but the player list, so far, reads like a Master’s. I was hoping for Rafa to “ease in” on hard court but his draw could be difficult. I’ll wait for the final list of players and the draw before I start worrying.

    • I always take this kind of news with a pinch of salt, as he might still withdraw, but it does make sense. He will need some match practice after a longish break and he also needs a big win (or two) in the Summer HC season, so playing a smaller tournament before Toronto (presumably that one rather than Cincy) as a comeback is a good idea. Looks like he’s making a serious attempt at USO, but I do worry about the amount of play on hard court.

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      • He might be planning on staying in the States after playing in D.C. as there may still be quarantine requirements coming into Canada. He could play Cincinnati which would give him a week off before the USO. In between D.C. and Cincy he may go to his beloved Bahamas or if reports are accurate go to Beverly Hills for the opening of another of his Tatel restaurants.

        I will be very disappointed if he skips Toronto but would fully understand his reasoning. We shall see.

  4. Here’s to wishing English football fans good luck in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. I read that the game against Denmark was a thrilling nail biter.

    The only thing I know about football is Gareth Bale. I was channel surfing and stopped to watch a game and was rewarded with the sight of a phenomenal goal played by Gareth.

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    • Yes Margo a very pro Rafa story in the Washington Post. I’m glad to see the excitement about Rafa returning to the U.S.

      There was a rumor in 2020 about Rafa accompanying the King of Spain on a state visit to Washington D.C. The dinner was canceled of course due to covid. I was glad at least Rafa didn’t have to subject himself to a photo with Trump.

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      • Didn’t he decline? From what I remember [which isn’t much] he said he had personal commitments and his tournament calendar was fixed or something along those lines. I believe King Felipe VI and his wife were to come in April.

        I was laughing at the time thinking Rafa could have said, “Don’t call me, I’ll call you.” 😂😂😂

        I also remember reading something about the invitation being extended to Rafa so Donald could secure more votes from the Spanish speaking population which, to me, made no sense at all. Knowing the type of person he is, I believe Donald simply wanted to rub shoulders with the King of Clay and the King of Spain.

  5. Marileena, your posts @ 11.09pm and 11.22pm. Thanks for your breakdown of who usually plays where and when at the US Open. You have a good memory of it. Being world no.2, I wonder if Medvedev will have anything to say if he gets shunted to the Louis Armstrong Stadium in favour of one of the “old guard”.
    I can’t wait to see Rafa enter the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the night session, tanned and (hopefully) wearing an all black kit.

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  6. Shame for Roger as who knows if he will play Wimbledon again . I’m really hoping to see Shapovalov and Berrettini on Centre Court on Sunday , that would be great for tennis

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    • I didn’t watch the Federer match, but I saw the highlights. Roger couldn’t handle Hurkacz who was in the zone and in the end he just didn’t look as if he wanted to be on court.
      Roger ended the career of Pete Sampras by beating him at Wimbledon and it looks like things have come full circle for him. It all depends on how much motivation and fight he’s got left.
      May, I agree that tennis needs a fresh young face to break through as a grand slam winner and, with a bit of luck, we might just get what we’re hoping for on Sunday.

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    • May, I’ve been rooting for Berrettini. I got a scare when Felix, who has been playing very well, won a set off of him. If Shapovalov and Berrettini make it to the final that would truly be something.

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