Archive for February, 2010

Shakira Video with Rafael Nadal

Tiger Woods isn’t the only news in sports world today . To follow up on the “non-dating” story the other day with Shakira and Rafael Nadal, I give you a sneak peak preview of the upcoming video the two were shooting in Barcelona.

Federer, Sampras, Nadal, Agassi Team-Up in Hit For Haiti Exo

Here’s a better story than the Serena one I just posted. Listen to this news. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi will compete in a doubles “Hit for Haiti” exhibition at the Indian Well Tennis Garden on Friday, March 12.

Will Nadal Be Able to Return to the Top? the Friday Five

Return of the Bull a ‘ Rafael Nadal says that he is planning to return to tennis in the desert at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event, the BNP Paribas Open.

Teaser Preview of Shakira and Rafael Nadal Gypsy Video

Yes, I know there are actual professional tennis tournaments going on all around the world, but I can’t get enough of Shakira and Rafael Nadal ! Here’s the “teaser” preview from Shakira’s “Gypsy” music video, co-starring Rafa - thanks to Judy for finding it! Oh Shakira, you She Wolf, you! Or am I to take the youtube caption literally and call you a …

Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to play Haiti benefit on March 12

Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who combined have won 44 Grand Slam singles title, will compete in a “Hit for Haiti” fundraiser on March 12 of the BNP Paribas Open in efforts to raise a minimum of $1 million for Haiti relief efforts.

Federer developing clay-court skills for streetfighter Nadal

The man is clearly losing his touch. Having taken just 46 and 55 minutes respectively to dispose of his previous two opponents, Roger Federer laboured his way into the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters here yesterday.

Video: Shakira and Rafael Nadal (Just) Act Like they’re Hot for Each Other

Would you like to replay the video or share the link to it with your friends? We know that the Page Six rumors about Shakira and Rafael Nadal’s burgeoning “romance” are likely bunk.

Nadal Poses for SOBeFit Magazine

Rafael Nadal won’t be on a tennis court for a couple more weeks in Davis Cup if he so decides and his knees allow.

I have more drive than Nadal, says Federer

By Barry Malone Addis Ababa - World number one Roger Federer thinks he has more drive than rival Rafael Nadal and will make keeping the top ranking his main goal, despite speculation that he could land a rare calendar grand slam.

Rafael Nadal Brushes Off Shakira Romance Rumors

A spokesperson for tennis ace Rafael Nadal has brushed off rumors the athlete is romancing pop star Shakira following a series of meetings between the pair.

Shakira, Rafael Nadal dating?

Pop singer Shakira and tennis star Rafael Nadal have sparked rumours that they might be more than just friends.

Fernando Verdasco upends top-seeded Andy Roddick to win the SAP Open tennis tournament

Fernando Verdasco beat the odds Sunday. The Spaniard overcame a sluggish start to upset top-seeded Andy Roddick 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the SAP Open final, defying all the pre-match statistics that suggested he had little chance.

Into the Unknown: Del Potro And Nadal Injury Could Be Gift For Davydenko

Just how worried are the “big cheeses” in charge of the first Masters events of 2010? As the men’s Tour heads towards the climax of the early hard court season in North America, the window of preparation is closing fast.

the Great Federer VS. Nadal Debate: Asterisk Averse

Tennis.com’s Peter Bodo wrote a piece this week about the Federer vs. Nadal rivalry called “Homeless Rafa.” To summarize, Bodo thinks that Rafael Nadal’s ongoing injury issues have allowed Roger Federer to loosen up to his current dominating form, proving just how much the Spaniard was in Fed’s head before his knees gave out last year.

‘Federer is the Greatest Player of All-Time’ - John Enroe

John McEnroe has always stopped just short of declaring Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player of all time, until now.