Rafael Nadal wins gruelling semifinal

I have been wow-ed!

I'm so relieved that Rafael Nadal survived the record breaking 5 hours and 14 minutes semifinal match against fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco to reach the Australian Open final.

The final results is 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (1), 6-4.

"Right now I'm feeling more happy than tired," Nadal said in a courtside interview."

"For sure it will be tough to play the final in another day. My opponent will be difficult because Roger is always very tough."

"It was amazing for me. Playing this match with an unbelievable atmosphere. Thank you very much, it was one of my best matches in my career."

"Fernando was playing unbelievable. His serve was amazing, so, I think it's his best tournament in his career. He played unbelievable. Today he deserved this win too so I want to congratulate him."

Now Nadal has a chance to deny Roger Federer from winning his record-equaling 14th Grand Slam when the two meet Sunday in the final.


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Aren't you impressed with Fernando Verdasco?

The ball boy is impressed.

The audience, the commentators, and all tennis fans watching right now simply find this semifinal match between Nando and Rafael Nadal enthralling.

I have totally underestimated Nando.

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Rafael Nadal invites you to the Balearic Islands

As reported by DtL, Rafael Nadal is involved in a promotion campaign, costing some cool nine million euros, designed to bring tourism to the Balearic Islands (with the four largest islands being Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera).

Nadal who is a Mallorcan, has recently reached an agreement with the Balearic Island Institute for Tourism (IBATUR) on a contract that will stretch over a three year period.

Earlier this month. Nadal was joined by the Regional Minister for Tourism, Miquel Nadal and Mateu Cañellas, the Minister for Sports at the signing of the agreement.

The Tourism Minister said that the best tennis player in the world will be promoting the best holiday destination in Europe.

This advertisement here was filmed at a studio on the Son Castello Industrial Estate.



Nadal made a statement saying that he was pleased with the agreement reached with IBATUR and said that it was important to him personally to be asked to represent the island and tourism in the region, adding that to present his homeland is one of his finest experiences ever.

Serena vs Safina: My bet is on...

Looking at the many faces of Dinara Safina, who wouldn't find her cute?

Instead of the same ol' boring Serena, don't you just want a fresh face like Safina to take the Aussie Open title?

Well, I have no problem until I saw these photos of Safina in the February issue of Glamour Russian magazine.

Seriously fashion wise, Safina is still behind Queen of Bling, Serena.

Her experience is ALSO nothing compare to the multiple Grand Slam winner.

Now needless to say who will win at the women's final.

Besides it's pretty hard to stop a lucky Rooster right now!


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