Rafa's Elmundo BLOG with Google Translation

BLOG #7
"If Djokovic beats Hewitt, will be a candidate '

Rafa has already served two five-set matches despite being in the early rounds. After a difficult year, have you more focused than ever on clay to win again and that might cause it will cost you more to adapt to the grass this season? (Carlos Vales)

No, not at all. What happens is that when one plays well, and especially if it is a big punch, this happens. It is not easy, believe me. But nothing to do with varying degrees of preparation.

Hello phenomenon. We know you like football. How did you live the match Spain-Chile? What options granted to the 'Red' at the Portugal's Cristiano? I saw with Ronaldo in the Madrid Masters, "Have you sent a sms for the game?

I lived very closely with my team here at home. We jumped like crazy in the first goal. I think the match against Portugal will be very difficult, like everyone else. But I trust I have in this team. No, I have not sent any message lately. After the party the best ...

Hello champion! Do you long to read in tournaments? What is the last book you've read? And the one you liked? Greetings and remains so. (Javier Pérez González)

I often read a lot online, and now I'm going to give a IPAD read more there.

Hola Rafa. We saw you physically touched in the game against Petzschner, have come to assist you on track and has commented that going to stop until Toronto. Tell us what's wrong, we have been worried. Does this alter your original plans or were scheduled and the calendar? (Ernesto Vera)

Since yesterday told all Press. It would be a long story here. After Wimbledon I have to continue treatment after Monte Carlo that I started on my knees and I'll be ready, if all goes well, for summer U.S. tour.

I am writing from Hong Kong. What do you subtract more confidence or rhythm during a game, play against a good punch with soaring rates of first and that you never get to play or watch your shots do not go with the depth and angles that you like? Lucky for it! (José María SR)

Man, one thing almost goes with the other, and both are worrying. If the other plays well, you have few opportunities, but if on top, when you do not play well, then you are at home fast.

Hola Rafa! Today I learned that you were nominated for ESPYs Awards (Awards for the best athletes of the year awarded by ESPN). CONGRATULATIONS! I voted for you. I hope you win. My question is about the clothes you wear during tournaments. Are the models of each tournament will define all earlier this year or you are going to give before each tournament? "You decide you choose too or from the mark? I wish you many more successes. Greetings from Buenos Aires (Karina Kondert)

Nike works with many months in advance, almost a year. I very much get involved in choosing what will bring, from the beginning, with designers offering options to the end. It is a team which is also involved my 'manager', Carlos Costa.

The other day I read that during your stay in your house in Wimbledon, you see the World Cup, you play the 'Play' and kitchens. What is your specialty? Do not tell me you can do lobster stew! I love this dish from your country.(Maribel Muñoz Diego)

Prepared pasta, but the years have cooked slightly. Some grilled salmon, tuna, pasta and so I did. I can not do the stew and I do not think you will find here the right ingredients.

Congratulations on all your winnings, and continues. I want to thank you for taking a little of your valuable time to answer our restlessness. So, taking advantage of your generosity, I have two questions. In a tennis match which is the best location in the stands? Is the location in the galleries of all your equipment determined by the organization of each tournament or you can request a particular location? Greetings from Argentina. (Sandra Moran)

If you watch Wimbledon the best place is where the Royal Box, there can see the movements of the side, strategy, etc. We have some seats for the equipment varies in each tournament. It depends on them, not us.

Greetings Rafael. A clinical eye. Any Spanish player on the age of 18 who pay attention? (Alejandro Hernández)

I could not tell. So I avoid that mistake.

Hola Rafael, do you think Hewitt could be the "surprise" of this tournament? Good luck and thanks.

Lleyton is playing well for some time. Furthermore, won Halle before Wimbledon. It has a tough match against Djokovic, so we'll see. If you pass this round, surely a candidate



BLOG #6

'The guilt of losing a point or playing badly is mine, not the racket'
Rafa Nadal.

How do you have such a low golf handicap (8.6) traveling many weeks a year? It must be very complicated! Regards, crack. (Jerónimo Fuentes)

I have enough time playing golf and I enjoy very much. It is true that I have no time traveling, but when I do almost every day try to go play. Also in tournaments like Indian Wells or Miami game because I have days that are days of rest before the tournament.

On the basis that I have never played tennis and what it is to see him on TV, I hope you do not mind my question. I get the impression that your opponents know you much and hope that you always hit with wonderful effect you have with the left. Would not it be better for a little surprise once hit a plane hit do not wait forever for your body? Greetings and good luck. (Rusk Athletic)

A question I never bother anyone. Missing more. On the contrary. Anyway we all know. I know the blows of others as well but we must try to return them and we must try to score points. It is not easy, believe me. The other plays.

¡Hola Rafa! A few months ago came news of a possible documentary about Federer and you, who would be led by Jose Luis Lopez Linares. Do you know anything about that? I have curiosity ever since. Good luck for this season! (Miri VR)

That is totally uncertain. I do not know who invented the news.

Hola Rafa. I would like to know what key you've touched, or what adjustments have you done for your service working again, compared to how you ended up getting last year. Is it just a matter of technique or also affects the physical condition of the moment? Cheer and for them! And thanks for making good time pass so my wife ... in front of the TV. It is a great fan of yours! (Javier G.)

I believe that apart from the technical question also depends on how you and I trust the end of the season in London last year that was not left at that level, rather the opposite.

Recently, in an interview, Davydenko said: "I will not be as famous" and hinted that if you and Roger are. Do you think "so famous? He said it was not Paris Hilton, "you're the" Paris Hilton "of tennis?

Far from it. I think we're quite different.

Rafa, I wish you well in this tournament. Now begins the hard truth ... How do you feel the night before a game at this level? Does It Cost to sleep? "Sign a little afraid? Come with everything you can! A hug. (Manuel Ortuño)

Well, all right. Last night I went to dinner with people who are here with me and with Albert Costa, Feliciano and his coach. I went to bed early because I have the car to leave the tournament early.

Hola Rafa. What do you think is more important in one sudden death ..... have a very strong service or nerves of steel? Rafa thank you very much and good luck. With best wishes, Niamh in Ireland. (Niamh Kearney)

I believe the service helps a lot, but above all must have the luck with you at that time and take control of the nerves.

Hola Rafa. "Sometimes you change one Wimbledon to be an anonymous person on a beach, a terrace or a supermarket? Luck, crack. I do not know what we do enjoy.

Not at all. I like what I do and fame and that you mention are things that come with it. People are very friendly with me and I have the fortune to live in a quiet place where people know me and harasses me.

Hola Rafael. First of all I wanted to thank you for so many joys, the 11.2 will be five years that I follow and the truth were the years that I had more joy:). In all these years I saw you I never saw that when you're angry or lost a point break the racquet, I wanted to know if they ever crossed your head and said 'No, better not' How do you handle anger? Kisses and many successes. (Melodi Hernández)

Thank you for your message. Since childhood taught me that the blame for losing a point or playing badly is mine, not the racket. There is no point throwing. It serves no purpose.

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