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Rafael Nadal – The Feel Good Story of 2013
We’re barely in the middle of March, but it’s hard to find a better fit than Rafael Nadal for comeback of the year, winning his first Hard Court title in nearly 3 years after almost looking like someone who won’t be playing tennis for much longer, maybe even giving up the sport.
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Rafael Nadal – Playing Hard Courts After All
Despite his initial protests and inclinations to avoid playing on hard court tournaments leading up to the 2013 Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal has had a change of heart following crushing David Ferrer in the Mexico Open final, winning his second tournament since making his Tennis comeback.
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Rafael Nadal – Bad News Just Keep Coming
After playing in two small tournaments to kick-start his 2013 comeback attempt, Rafael Nadal isn’t too far from step one, announcing he’ll not play in the Indian Wells and Miami Masters tournaments, as his knee problems keep bothering him and preventing him from playing the way he would like to.
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Rafael Nadal – A First Win, A First Step
It’s been almost seven months since Rafael Nadal last played a tennis match, but now he’s put the first one behind him. Only a small tournament in Chile, only a doubles match alongside Juan Monaco, but they say the first cut is the deepest, and putting it behind him without pain and with a win is the best way to get back on the ATP Tour.
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Rafael Nadal – Don’t Expect Too Much of Him
A bad stomach doesn’t leave you out of a Grand Slam tournament; a problem with your already troubling knees does. Rafael Nadal wasn’t in best shape, so he skipped the Australian Open and other “official” returns in 2013. Don’t expect too much of him once he actually makes his tennis comeback.
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Rafael Nadal – An Elite Player Again or Not
The first thing Rafael Nadal probably wants to do after he plays his first tennis match since this last June is put his hands over his knees and see that everything is alright. Once that first match is out of the way, it’s on to conquering the top of the tennis world once again, step by step. Nadal is confident he has what it takes.
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Rafael Nadal – Getting Over Another Injury
It’s been six months since Rafael Nadal last played a tennis match, losing in the second round of the 2012 Wimbledon tournament. It’s been a long, doubtful road to recovery every since. He has got a match (exhibition) lined up for him next week, but it doesn’t mean he’s 100% certain he’s going to be fine.
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Rafael Nadal – Never Going to be the Same
Formerly the best player in the world, Rafael Nadal is hoping he’ll make his return as early as January 2013. Some actually think he’ll show up in the Year’s end tournament in London, but when next year’s Australian Open still isn’t the clear, it’s hard to expect him to be back so soon.