Photo by Beth Wilson
I’m back home, I’m tired and I’m dealing with post-vacation blues. *sigh*
Articles:
- Positive Nadal Moving In The Right Direction – via atpworldtour.com
“I enjoyed the match. I enjoyed being on court. I enjoyed suffering with his serve. I enjoyed trying to be very focused with my serve all the time. I think I did well. I enjoyed the fact that I felt well with myself on court again.
“I felt competitive. I felt strong, with the right energy. I lost that match thinking much more positive things than negative ones.”
- Nadal hopes to be ready for Miami despite ankle injury – by Simon Evans (reuters.com)
“In the beginning I thought it was going to be the end of the tournament,” Nadal told reporters. “But I don’t know now, I don’t think so. I think I am going to be able to compete here.
“Today, if I have to say one thing, for sure I am going to be on court on Friday.
“Another thing is I don’t know how well I am going to be prepared…let’s see, if every day I am improving.”
- Rafael Nadal to play in Miami Open – AP via espn.com
“I feel pain,” Nadal said. “It’s obviously normal. I was a little bit limited today, but I was able to practice one hour and a half, which is more than I expected yesterday when it happened.”
- Keyed Up – by Steve Tignor. A preview of the Miami tournament.
Rafa has never won this tournament, an odd fact given that he likes its slow hard courts and Latin vibe, and that he made his first serious breakthrough there by reaching the final as an 18-year-old in 2005. Nadal, who says he’s getting better with every match, seems ready to make another run, despite rolling an ankle in practice yesterday.
- Nadal Gunning For First Miami Open Title; Djokovic Defending Again – via atpworldtour.com
- Day & Night Session Schedule Highlights Released – via (miamiopen.com)
The following day, fans will be able to enjoy Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, both playing during the Friday, March 27th day session. Nadal, a former finalists on three separate occasions, comes into the tournament in good form.
- David Beckham meets tennis star Rafael Nadal in Miami for Tommy Hilfiger’s birthday as plans for a new MLS franchise continue – via dailymail.co.uk
- Exclusivo: Nadal se impressiona com homenagem inovadora de Roland Garros – via breakpointbr.com (mangle)
Videos/Audio:
- Practice vid – Miami
- Audio from Miami media day interview – Spanish
- iB3 report on Rafa’s Miami practice tumble
- Post IW Round 2 Interview
- IW: 3rd round highlights
- IW: 4th round highlights
- IW Quarterfinal hot shot
- Story of the Tournament: IW
- Interview with Toni about IW
Per Genny: “Toni’s already on his way to Miami. He’s happy w/ Rafa’s progress in IW (that is, about Rafa’s game, not the result). Toni thinks Rafa still needs to gain a little bit more of confidence to be able to play the big points w/more calm. It’ll come w/more wins. But Toni thinks Rafa’s is on the good track & his level in IW is a good starting point not only for Miami, but also for the European clay.”
Photos:
- Check out Rafalution’s flickr stream for photos from IW.
- Best photos from Indian Wells – via si.com
- IW tournament photographer Michael Cummo’s favorite pictures from the tournament.
Rafa does social media:
I woke up in the US and I just heard about the plane accident. My thoughts go to the families of the passengers and crew.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 24, 2015
Social media related to Rafa:
- Mr. Beckham shared a photo of himself with Rafa.
