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Rafa’s 2017 calendar

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While 2016 may still be a ways off, it’s never to early to start planning–especially when that involves investing in a Rafael Nadal calendar.

You can grab yourself a copy of Rafa’s official 2017 calendar over at  www.rafaelnadal-shop.com.

The official Rafa Nadal Calendar 2017 features the most beautiful and exciting moments of 2016. Full color pictures to remember the season. The best gift for any Rafa true fan.

What do you think of Rafa’s calendar? Will you buy it? Let us know in the comment box below.

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PHOTOS: New Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Palma de Mallorca

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The Rafa Nadal Foundation has opened an educative centre in Palma de Mallorca for kids and young people who live in social disadvantaged situations.

El tenista Rafa Nadal, durante la inauguración hoy del nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera
La presidenta del Gobierno balear, Francina Armengol (c), y el tenista Rafa Nadal (d), junto a su madre, Ana María Parera (i), presidenta de la Fundación que lleva el nombre del deportista, en un momento del recorrido por el nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio inaugurado hoy para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera
La presidenta del Gobierno balear, Francina Armengol (i), y el tenista Rafa Nadal (d), durante un momento del recorrido por el nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera
La presidenta del Gobierno balear, Francina Armengol (c), y el tenista Rafa Nadal (i) junto a su novia, Xisca Perelló (d), en un momento del recorrido por el nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio inaugurado hoy para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera
La presidenta del Gobierno balear, Francina Armengol (c), y el tenista Rafa Nadal (d), junto a su novia, Xisca Perelló (i), en un momento del recorrido por el nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio inaugurado hoy para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera
La presidenta del Gobierno balear, Francina Armengol (3i), y el tenista Rafa Nadal (3d), junto a su novia, Xisca Perelló (d), y su madre, Ana María Parera (2i), presidenta de la Fundación que lleva el nombre del deportista; el alcalde de Palma, José Hila (i), y el presidente del Consell Insular de Mallorca, Miquel Ensenayat (2d), en un momento del recorrido por el nuevo Centro Fundación Rafa Nadal del Palma de Mallorca, un espacio inaugurado hoy para complementar la educación y ofrecer actividades deportivas para 150 niños en riesgo de exclusión social en el barrio de la Soledad, uno de los más humildes de Palma. EFE/Cati Cladera

Rafael Nadal faces question: Will he win another major?

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(AFP) – Rafael Nadal cast doubt Thursday on whether he could win another Grand Slam after his long reign as French Open champion ended and he slid down the rankings during the worst year of his career.

Rafa said he was working hard to return to form and was happy with the way the year ended after a resurgence at the World Tour Finals in London last month.

But asked whether he could clinch another major title to add to the 14 Grand Slams he has already accumulated, Rafa was unconvinced: “I don’t know when that will happen and I don’t know if that’s going to happen. The only thing I know is I’m working very hard to try to get the opportunities.”

Spain’s Rafael Nadal laughs during a press conference at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal listens to a journalist’s question during a press conference at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal plays with an Indian fan during a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal plays with an Indian tennis enthusiast at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal speaks before playing with young tennis enthusiasts at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal is presented with a bouquet by a child at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal autographs the T-shirt of an Indian fan at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal autographs the T-shirt of an Indian fan at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal signs autographs for Indian fans at a promotional event in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Nadal, who plays for Indian Aces in the International Professional Tennis League (IPTL), is in India to play a leg of the league. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Rafa was speaking after hitting balls with youngsters during a coaching session in the Indian capital, where he plans to open an academy for talented players.

“This year has been not the best season. (But) In the last three months, I finished much better and I’m happy the way I’m playing now. I need to keep going the same way that I finished the 2015 season,” he added.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Rafael Nadal gives tennis lessons to kids in Philippines

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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.

Spain’s 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
Spain’s 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)
Spain’s 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)
Spain’s 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
Spain’s 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
Spain’s 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)
Spain’s 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.

Buy Rafael Nadal 2016 calendar!

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Rafael Nadal’s official calendar is finally out! You can order it here: www.rafaelnadal-shop.com.

The profit from the calendar goes to the Rafa Nadal Foundation.

Vamos Rafans!

Rafa Nadal Foundation Gala in Paris

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Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal posed with his lovely girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello at the Rafa Nadal Foundation Gala in Paris on Saturday night. Also in attendance were Rafa’s mother Ana Maria Parera and his sister Maribel, US fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, Richard Mille and many others.

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Buy Rafael Nadal 2015 calendar!

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Bring elegance and style to your office or home or surprise a friend with the official Rafael Nadal Calendar 2015!

Place your order now and you will soon receive the high-quality images reflecting Rafa’s greatest moments in 2014 all around the world. The profit from the calendar goes to the Rafa Nadal Foundation. Vamos Rafans!