Rafael Nadal In US Open 2009

A few weeks ago, I was very excited for the US Open to start. It's been a while since I watched tennis in TV and I didn't heard any news about my favorite player Rafael Nadal in our almost three months stay in Finland. Before we left Denmark, all I know is that Nadal was the world's number one player in tennis.
It's difficult with the time difference coz they air US Open at night till dawn here, I wasn't able to follow it. A few days ago as I was watching Roger Federer playing, I was very surprised to see his rank in the screen. I couldn't believe it that he is back at the number one position. I, then jumped into my computer to check Nadal's rank and I was a bit disappointed to see that he's number three. Because of the time difference I wasn't able to follow Nadal's game and I would just check his website everyday for the latest news.
This afternoon, I read an article about Nadal in Yahoo News. After Nadal beat Gael Monfils of France, a male fan escaped security and kissed Nadal on his cheeks. It's an uncomfortable and awkward situation but Nadal said in his interview that "It wasn't a problem. The guy was really nice. He was a great fan. He said I love you".
I like him more for this. I am a fan too though I'm not as wild as the guy who kissed him but I kind of understand what the fan did.
Just a few minutes ago, I checked his website and I was so happy to found out that his now back to No. 2 in ranking and through to Quarterfinals.
Go Rafa!

Rafael Nadal

This blog has been neglected for a few days for I was sick. A lot of things that I want to post is a history now. By the way, I'm still eager to tell you guys to those who doesn't know it yet that Rafael Nadal captured his fifth straight Monte Carlo Rolex Masters win last Sunday April 19, 2009. Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic with the score 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. I'm a big fan of him so I just can't help it(lol).

The top-seeded Spaniard won his third ATP World Tour title of the 2009 ATP World Tour season and is the first player to win an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament five consecutive years. Nadal joins Roger Federer with 14 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles and Andre Agassi being the first and has 17 titles.

Nadal received €434,000 in prize money(whew!). He is now playing in Barcelona Tournament.
Vamos Rafa!

Roger Federer Got Married

The second rank tennis player in the world marries his long time girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec in his hometown Basel. He announced the wedding on his website.

Federer lost to Rafael Nadal this year in Australian Open. He was very emotional that time as I watched him on tv. He will play in Monte Carlo Masters next week and is aiming for his sixth Wimbledon title this summer.

Tennis, Anyone?

Tennis has been my dream sport of all time. I really want to learn and play it. I got interested more in this sport this year. I watched most of the tennis shows in tv when I returned to Phil. I am a big fan of Rafael Nadal, worlds number 1 in ranking, in this sport. I've watched most of his games until I flew to Finland.

Tennis is a sport played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two (doubles). It can be played by anyone, in all ages and I learned that even those who are in wheelchair can play it too. It's one of the most popular sport these days. I'm convincing my husband to give it a try.
Since he is willing to lose weight then he can do it as his exercise. Just that he has an injured(operated) right ankle so he is still hesitant to try it. My hubby has an aunt who plays tennis at the age of 70. In one of our talks with his aunt we've both promised to play tennis together one time. And she give me 2 years (smile) to prepare. I guess, I should start learning it soon. Can't wait!