Tennis Loses An Icon, Rafael Nadal
I am American and everyone knows that Pete Sampras was the tennis player I admired most for decades. While Sampras will always hold a special place in my heart, I…
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Rafael Nadal Had Successful Hip Surgery
Rafael Nadal, the king of clay, has been missing in action since his injury at the Australian Open this season. There has been a slew of injuries in recent years,…
Continue reading →Injury Ends Nadal’s Reign As A Top 10 Player
Nadal’s reign as a top ten player came to an end on March 20, 2023. The last time Rafael Nadal was ranked outside the top ten was April 18, 2005….
Continue reading →Nadal Bows Out Of Australian Open On Day 3
Defending Champion, Rafael Nadal, Loses In Round Two While it was not surprising given his physical and mental form going in, it’s still a blow to see Rafael Nadal beaten….
Continue reading →Nerve Block Allowed Rafa Nadal To Play
As an Anesthesiologist, I was wondering why Rafa Nadal did not just get a block to the area if he was in that much pain. Furthermore, as I watched him…
Continue reading →Roland Garros Title A Longshot For The King Of Clay
NOT SO BOLD ROLAND GARROS PREDICTIONS Is a fourteenth Roland Garros title realistic for Rafael Nadal? Or is he simply showing up because it’s Roland Garros and the second major…
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