Monday, January 19, 2009

Rafa Returns!

Why am I not in Melbourne, Australia right now?  It's sunny, warm, and Rafael Nadal is just beginning the Australian Open.

I know you all have missed my fanatical tennis talk and Rafa discussions.  Fret not, dear friends.  The ATP 2009 season is just getting underway, January 19, 2009 down in Melbourne.

Nadal takes the court on the 20th for his first round match against Christophe Rochus from Belgium, someone I've never heard of and against whom he's never played. . .so I'm just guessing he won't be too much competition (keeping fingers crossed Nadal's injury has healed).

According to Rafa's blog, he will be unveiling a "new look," about which I am very excited, naturally. A preview of his new outfits:


I likes! There's also a turquoise/white/lime green/pink concoction that I would adore if not for the lime green. My only concern is that these new short-sleeved shirts don't show off the biceps as well as the sleeveless ones, but I suppose I'll survive.

Just in case one of my readers has also caught Rafa Fever, s/he can read more in his Australian Open blog for the Melbourne Herald Sun; he also answers some ridiculously stupid fan questions.  I leave you with this one:

Hola Rafa! I've always wanted to know why you pick your wedgie? Is it because it's part of your routine, or is it just a nervous habit? Good Luck, Keep fighting like you always do. Never giveup!  Mukuka 

Hi Mukuka. Well, I would love not to do it but this is the way it is ... I hope you look more at my game.

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