PHOTO OP: Grigor pushes Rafa in Rotterdam, debuts cuteness to the world

Well, hello Grigor Dmitrov.

The rising 17-year old, who won the 2008 junior boys' titles at Wimbledon + US Open, pushed top baller Rafael Nadal in the Rotterdam second round going the distance before succumbing 7-5, 3-6, 6-2.


Obvs Grigor, who works a sweet one-handed backhand, is one to watch and in more ways than one. I mean, cute much?

*hides from authorities*

PS - This one's for you Tessa!



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PHOTO OP: Eye candy goes hand in hand in Rotterdam

Rafael Nadal struggled through his opening round match against Simone "The Beautiful" Bolelli in Rotterdam but managed to scrape through in the end.

The top seed defeated his Italian foe 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 converting only 3 of 15 break point chances. He'll next face 17-year old Bulgarian wild card (and '08 junior Wimbledon + US Open champ) Grigor Dmitrov for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Oh to be in the front row during this eye candy match - there are no words.

*goes speechless*

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VIDEO VAULT: Two top-ranked ballers hit the Rotterdam courts - which one is more dominant?

Thanks to DtL reader Sabine for sending me over this video of Rafael Nadal in Rotterdam!

The 6-time Grand Slammer took some time out from his tourney preparations to crack some groundies with champion wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands.

But don't be fooled people: the Dutch lady baller has been ranked World No.1 since 1999 and has been unbeaten since 2003. Take that Rafa (and pretty much anyone who plays a pro sport)!

Seriously, Esther's 360 moves are def scary. I don't think I'd want to face her on court. EVER.

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