Rafael Nadal

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Toni Nadal, who is also the world number one's coach, said the Spaniard was feeling the ill-effects of the issue early in the second set of his 6-3 6-3 2-6 6-3 defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka on Sunday.

The 27-year-old endured a lengthy absence in 2012-13 with tendinitis in his knee, although he recovered to have a sparkling season that saw him triumph at the French Open and US Open last year.

There were fears his latest injury scare could force the 13-time grand slam champion into another spell away from the court, but Toni Nadal has moved to allay those fears.


Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, he said: "The doctor said it's a tightening of muscles and a few days rest should be enough.
"He went into the match after feeling twinges during the week but very minor ones that normally do not affect you at all."

He went on to say that his nephew knew he would not be able to beat Wawrinka as soon as he felt the problem, adding: "In the second game of the second set he felt a pinch. When I asked him after treatment what was happening he said 'it's over'."

http://www.sportal.co.nz/tennis/news/nadals-uncle-allays-injury-fears/gyll53r0g76k1spt9vvl24owc

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JAN 29
In an interview with a local TV station in Mallorca, Rafa said that he was diagnosed with an edema in his back. Medical tests have ruled out fissures, but he needs to rest his back completely in order to recover from the inflammation. Rafa will return for additional tests on Monday. As of now, his participation in Copa Claro in Buenos Aires is questionable, although not completely ruled out.

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Rafa Nadal ✔ @RafaelNadal
Very happy to collect the award for excellence in sport in the 66 #galaMD Thanks to all @mundodeportivo!

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis ... Award.aspx

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Otkazao je Buenos Aires:

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Rafa u Riju:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis ... Visit.aspx

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Rio 2. deo:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis ... acana.aspx

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http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis ... ation.aspx
Znam da je Laureus odložen, ali mislila sam da se nominacije već odavno znaju

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Laureus ✔ @LaureusSport
BREAKING: @RafaelNadal is nominated for Laureus Sportsman of the Year.

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Rafael Nadal is said to have committed to the new International Premier Tennis League at a very high price.

The Telegraph reports that the world No. 1 will earn $1 million per night for his participation in a league that will begin after the 2014 tour seasons end in November, and last through December. Five cities—Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Singapore, and Hong Kong—will have teams, which will consist of active and retired players, and a draft will be held this weekend in Dubai.

The Telegraph also reports that Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki will participate. Both Nadal and Azarenka share the same communications manger, Benito-Perez Barbadillo, who is working with the new league. Andy Murray and Agnieszka Radwanska are also said to be in discussions with league organizer Mahesh Bhupathi, the doubles player who briefly had a role on Murray's management team over the past year.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2014/02/ ... gue/50745/

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Nisikori odbio tu ponudu a deluje bas primamljvo

Barry Flatman @Barry_FlatmanST
Been speaking to Nishikori agent Oly Van Lindonk. Kei might be Asia's biggest tennis name but he's decided not to play the IPTL

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Rafa rekao da će se odmoriti nekoliko dana pre Majamija

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Zaboravih ranije da stavim...

Hoy hace 15 años que mi amigo @Charlymoya se proclamo #1 del mundo. Desde aquí en Indian Wells: Felicidades Charly

15 years ago today my friend @Charlymoya became world #1. From here in Indian Wells: Congratulations Charly

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Nisam ni sumnjala

World no.1 and 13-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has won Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in the ceremony which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This is the third time that Rafael Nadal has won a Laureus award, as he previously won Newcomer of the year award in 2006 and Player of the year award in 2011.

The Spaniard was nominated for his amazing comeback last year, as came back after a 7-month break and ended up winning 2 Grand Slams, 5 Masters 1000 events and a total of 10 titles.

After surprisingly losing to a low ranked player Lukas Rosol in the second round of Wimbledon in 2012, Nadal kept nursing his knee injury and stayed away from ATP Tour for seven straight months. He made a comeback in February 2013 and had one of the best seasons of his career, winning two Grand Slams, five ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles and regaining number one rank in the world.

Nadal has had ups and downs in this season so far, losing to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final of Australian Open, winning Rio Open, getting upset in the third round of BNP Paribas Open.

The Spaniard is bidding to win his maiden Miami title this week, as he had reached the quarter-final of the Sony Open Tennis. He will take on 12th seed Milos Raonic of Canada for a place in the last four of this Masters event.

Nadal was also nominated for World Player of the Year award but that went to his countryfellow Sebastian Vettel, the Formula One racer.

17-time Grand Slam champion and one of Nadal's biggest rivals, Roger Federer won this award for 4 consecutive times from 2005 to 2008, whereas Novak Djokovic won this award in 2012.

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I Rafa je sinoć navijao, i doneo Realu sreću na Bernabeuu :)