BEING A RAFA FAN IS EASY - NADAL vs. FERRER - ALL SPANISH FINAL IN ITALY'S ROME

UPDATE May 1, 2010
Rome Masters
Semi Final
Rafa Nadal defeated Ernests Gulbis
6-4, 3-6, 6-4


Championship Match - Final
Rafa Nadal versus David Ferrer
Sunday, May 2, 2010
10:00 a.m. USA EDT

22 pictures of Rafa in Semi Final Match

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in his match against Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images


Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe


Rafael Nadal of Spain jumps in the air as he celebrates defeating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia during day seven of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on May 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

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Rafa enthusiastically signs camera lens after Rome Semi Final win
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After Semi Final Press Q & A

Semi Final Match Moments
Definitely worth the trip to this link - elmundo tv
You get to see the video of the pictures above
where Rafa jumps in the air with exhilaration.

VAMOS RAFA

UPDATE April 30, 2010
Rome Masters
Quarter Final
Rafa Nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka
6-4, 6-1

Semi Final
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Rafa Nadal versus Ernests Gulbis
Not before 10:00 a.m. USA EDT

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interview and look for Rafa's pictures

QF Presser

Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on in his match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during day six of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on April 30, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during day six of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on April 30, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

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Highlights of the Round 3
Rafa Nadal defeated Victor Hanescu
6-3, 6-2
April 29, 2010
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Last game of the match
Quarter Final
Rafa versus Wawrinka
April 30, 2010
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More of this match
And more
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UPDATE April 29, 2010

Rome Masters
Round 3
Rafa Nadal defeated Victor Hanescu
6-3, 6-2

Quarter Final
Friday, April 30, 2010
Rafal Nadal versus Stanislas Wawrinka
Center Court
Campo Centrale
Rafa's is the third match of the day schedule
The first match starts at 7:00 a.m. USA EDT

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning a game against Victor Hanescu of Romania during day five of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on April 29, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe

9 pictures of Rafa in Round 3 match of Rome Masters 2010

UPDATE April 28, 2010

Rome Masters
Round 2
Rafa defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber
6-1, 6-3

Round 3
Rafa Nadal versus Victor Hanescu
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Center Court
or Campo Centrale
First match in the evening in Italy
2:30 p.m. USA EDT

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in his match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during day four of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on April 28, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe

Rafa Nadal
Round 2- Rome April 28, 2010
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe

Ten Pictures Round 2 of Rafael Nadal

Original Post

Easy, because he is simply a nice human being. Nothing pretentiou. He is kind, unafraid to show emotion and fun to watch on court. Now, if we could just get him to look like he once did on court...you know, the sleeveless shirts and I vote for the nostalgia of the pirate pants.

Vamos, Rafa!!

Rome Masters
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Round 2
Rafa Nadal versus Philipp Kohlschreiber
Center Court's second match
The first match starts at 7:00 a.m. USA EDT

The Tennis Channel is covering the matches

Website of the tournament:
www.internazionalibnlditalia.it

Possible online viewing (for free)

www.fromsport.com

www.atdhe.net

For a fee
www.tennistv.com


Fan Support Sites ~ Great sources of information

vamos brigade

Rafa's Babolat-sponsored forum

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays tennis with kids in a coaching session during day three of the ATP Masters Series - Rome at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre on April 27, 2010 in Rome, Italy.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe