Rafael Nadal just announced he will not be competing in Dubai so he can rest the ligament he strained under his knee in Rotterdam. He is, however, looking to compete in the Spain vs. Serbia Davis Cup tie:I am very disappointed not to be able to compete in Dubai but the doctor has advised me to stay home and rest after the pain on my knee in Rotterdam last week. Nothing to be worried about but it needs some rest. I ask my fans and the tournament organizers to understand and I am sorry for this. Dubai is one of my favorite tournaments and I have always played there. The field is always great and more important the crowds are always supportive. I expect to be back in competition the following week for the Davis Cup tie in Benidorm against Serbia and then traveling to Indian Wells and Miami after.
Not completely unexpected but it's certainly another big blow to the tourney after Roger Federer's withdrawal and all the controversy surrounding Shahar Peer + Andy Ram.
In other Rafanews (thanks to Maja) the world's top baller was spotted working some pretty red colors (a great choice for him BTW) on some pretty red clay courts and standing by a pretty red sports car shooting another commericial. And guess who tagged along? Xisca, of course. Do they always have to look SO cute? Damn you Rafisca!
Now that I think about it, there's really nothing else for a massively famous, laid up athlete to do besides make a boat load of dough off-court. I'd like that option please. *begs and pleads*
Anyways, which version do you like best: Sporty Rafa, Casual Rafa, or Anything Rafa?
DO TELL!
(images via bauer griffin)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
PHOTO OP: Rafa gets pretty red-y for commercial shoot, withdraws from Dubai
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He is totally hot...anything Rafa for me please.
ReplyDeleteI love how Xisca is using the same bag we've seen her with in Paris. Let's ignore the total bling on her earlobes. Again, I would kill small animals for the boots.
ReplyDeleteFor the man, there's very little I won't do.
Terry Lee: Not that it needs repeating on the blog but "DITTO"
ReplyDeletebabz: You're right - the outfit is very similar to the one in Paris. I think I like the boots she wore then better than these.
But these boots are hot too no doubt. Again, can they BE any cuter (apart and Rafisca'ed)?????
I prefer Naked!Rafa, por favor.
ReplyDeleteI would kill for ANY boots - or maybe the chance to wear them. Do you know how silly it looks to wear them in a tropical country? *head desk*
ReplyDeleteNo, they can't be any cuter. Damn you Rafa, for choosing someone I can't hate.
*shakes fist*
Anything Rafa for me please.
ReplyDeleteDid he have to bend over like tht? damn you Rafa!
Wait a minute -- is that child wearing an "RN" hat?
ReplyDeletesoooo cute! they need to get married! haha....
ReplyDeleteI like anything Rafa, but any picture that shows off his ASSets sure would make my day! ;-)
soooo cute! they need to get married! haha....
ReplyDeleteI like anything Rafa, but any picture that shows off his ASSets sure would make my day! ;-)
I love that last photo, is he trying to warm his hands up?
ReplyDeleteI'll warm them!
*gets knitting out to knit him some woolly mittens*
libby: It must be an RF hat, no? It would be horrible if they made an RN hat like Fed's. He needs his own shite!
ReplyDeletebutter: Hell yeah, hands (or arse) down the best around!
>>Anyways, which version do you like best: Sporty Rafa, Casual Rafa, or Anything Rafa?<<
ReplyDeleteBent Over Rafa!! Bent Over Rafa!!!!!!
You know what... I think the kid is wearing an RN hat.
ReplyDelete*horrified*
I know it's a cliche to say it but I think in Rafa's case, one can actually serve drinks on his ass.
ReplyDeleteSomeone should go out and try it.
natch: WINNER!
ReplyDeletebabz: Say it isn't so...pppppplease
JadeFoxxy: I have in my very vivid daydreams...like right now
*grabs pomegranate martini off Rafashelf*
yummy. we should have him over for midday playdates with the other stay at home doggie moms. i mean, we do like to get our drink on.
"stay at home doggie moms*
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
I'm totally in the club.
Question: so do the dogs call you mom, or dad?
babz: "puppa"
ReplyDeleteLibby said...
ReplyDeleteWait a minute -- is that child wearing an "RN" hat?
Sharon said...."there's a child in that pic with Rafa? My eye's didn't get beyond his ass!"
Sharon
Damn you, xisca.
ReplyDelete*shakes tiny fist*
ANYTHING RAFA!!! In the last pic he looks like he's thinking about us Rafanatics ;) Oh and Rafisca is so adorable....but is she on her phone?? Please don't turn into Mirka! AGH!
ReplyDelete*shakes tiny fist with louise*
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>> It would be horrible if they made an RN hat like Fed's. He needs his own shite! <<
I agree...I liked that fun Rafa t-shirt that showed up a month ago or whatever. They should do more stuff like that (design-wise). It seems more his style.
aww Rafisca! totally living vicariously here :P
ReplyDeleteIt IS an RN hat!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't care if it is like Rog's, I MUST have it!!!
Where do we find it???
-Tin
sweet cheeses allfrickenmighty she is lucky.
ReplyDeletewith that out of the way...
these photos are precious. I totally want that last one HQ.
I'm glad he's out of Dubai. He needs the rest, and the more that tournament gets screwed the better.
this is kinda random, but since people are wondering about the 'RN' hat, does anyone know where can I buy a really nice Rafa T-shirt! not those really tacky fan tees, if u know what i mean =)
ReplyDelete*gets jealous*
ReplyDeleteDamn you Xisca! Do have to show off your gorgeous boyfriend all the time?!
And BTW, that bag is so 2004... *rolls eyes*
He looks really yummy again though. For me, it's MotocrossRafa or ToplessRafa... well, and EverythingRafa... LOL
The RN hat makes me cringe. UGH!
B2012: Totally with you on Dubai! This tournament needs to get screwed!
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ReplyDeletesad for Shahar, but please don't dismiss the Dubai tournament.
ReplyDeleteIt's so important for tennis to have more fans, and I can tell you the Middle East has it's share of tennis fanatics, Rafanatics,...
Last year, I was in the ME, and it was great to have a tournie with so much TV coverage locally (Dubai).
Technically, there is a list of several Arab countries which you can't enter and then enter Israel (or vice versa) on the same passport. So we can blame the crappy diplomacy, the wars, but that's the context of this thing.
It's actually spectacular that athletes can break this Israeli-Arab visa barrier for competition, so let's hope they continue this way...trying to provide the best situation for athletes who want to compete, regardless of politics.