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Monday, May 7, 2012
RAFA NADAL ON MADRID'S BLUE CLAY - 2012
UPDATED: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 6:11 p.m. USA/EST
Round 3 - Rafael Nadal of Spain waves farewell to the crowd
after losing his 3rd round match to Fernando Verdasco of Spain in the
Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open at the Caja Magica on May 10, 2012 in
Madrid, Spain.
Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe. Click image to enlarge.
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal attends "Alma
Nadal" Charity Match Presentation at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on May 7,
2012 in Madrid, Spain. May 6, 2012. Above four photo credits: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Europe. Click image to enlarge.
Madrid 2012 Pictures
Training day before Round 2
Day before Round 2 match in Madrid. Rafael Nadal
is seen during a training session of Madrid Open tennis tournament in
Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Nadal has criticized the blue-clay
surface of this tournament for being soft and slippery. Photo: AP. Click image to enlarge.
Day before Round 2 match in Madrid. Spain's Rafael Nadal is seen at a training session during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Novak Djokovic
has echoed Rafael Nadal's criticism of the ATP for allowing Madrid Open
organizers to change the color of the clay court from red to blue. Photo: AP. Click image to enlarge.
Madrid
2012 Round 2 - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his 2nd
round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Mutua
Madrilena Madrid Open at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2012 in Madrid,
Spain. May 9, 2012. Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe. Click
image to enlarge.
Madrid
2012 Round 2 - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his 2nd
round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Mutua
Madrilena Madrid Open at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2012 in Madrid,
Spain. May 9, 2012. Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe.
Click image to enlarge.
Robbie Koenig, The Tennis Channel commentator, said the quote in the post title.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his straight sets victory against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the mens final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point over Roger Federer of Switzerland in their final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Europe
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates by throwing his wrist sweat band to the crowd after his straight sets victory against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the mens final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe
Rafael Nadal of Spain lays on court celebrating match point over Roger Federer of Switzerland in their final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Europe
Rafael Nadal of Spain holds aloft his winners trophy after his straight sets victory against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the mens final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe
Rafael Nadal of Spain bites his winners trophy after his straight sets victory against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the mens final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.
.......................................................... .......................................................... Nadal vs Federer Madrid Open Final 2010 Highlights Uploaded by Tennis24Channel
...................................................... Second set's tie break and the joy of watching Rafa celebrate his match win Uploaded by meriko100
...................................................... ...................................................... First Set Uploaded by nadalwin ......................................................
...................................................... Championship ceremony in Madrid, Spain Rafa defeated Roger Federer 6-4, 7-5
There is one game that Roger served and Rafa won that was exceptional - I hope someone uploads it, if at all possible. I think it was the fifth game in the second set.
Fantastic to be able to watch this match! So happy to watch Rafa be happy. Especially in front of "his public" ~ loved watching his reaction, laughing at himself.
Love him!
Click the post title to go to The Tennis Channel at youtube channel.
At the age of 23 years and 11 months, Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 18th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title as he defeated rival Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6(5), in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final Sunday at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open.
Watched by Queen Sofia of Spain, Nadal also became the first player to win all three ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay court tournaments in the same year, having triumphed at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (d. Verdasco) and the Internazionali BNL d’Italia (d. Ferrer) last month.
As champion, the second-seeded Nadal received 1000 South African Airways 2010 ATP Ranking points and was already assured of returning to the No. 2 ranking by reaching the final in Madrid. The Top 8 players at the end of the season will qualify for the prestigious Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, to be held at The O2 in London from 21-28 November.
Victory for Nadal avenged the defeat he suffered to Federer in the Madrid final last year, the first year the event was played on clay at the Caja Magica in the Spanish capital. The Spaniard improved to a 28-2 mark in tour-level clay-court finals, with his two defeats both coming to Federer; he also lost to the Swiss in the 2007 Hamburg title match.
With 28 tour-level clay-court titles, Nadal moved into a tie for fifth place with Ivan Lendl and Ilie Nastase in the Open Era clay-court title leaders list. Guillermo Vilas holds the record with 45 titles.
In their first clash for a year, Nadal and Federer, who had both come through three-set tussles in the semi-finals, struggled to find their form in the opening exchanges of their 21st meeting. Breaks were exchanged in the third and fourth games before Nadal broke decisively in the seventh game as Federer paid the price for a game littered with unforced errors. The second-seeded Nadal then saved four break points as he served out the set, finishing with a hooked forehand passing shot past the stranded Federer.
With a one-set advantage, Nadal looked to have taken a firm grip on the match as he broke Federer in the opening game of the second set, wearing the Swiss down with his relentless attack that forced errors from the World No. 1’s racquet.
Nadal was unable to shut out Federer out. The determined Swiss immediately levelled and when Nadal again broke to lead 3-2, Federer once again pegged him back with a delightful mix of rifling backhands and forehand drop shots.
In the subsequent tie-break, Federer twice squandered a mini-break lead and found himself two match points down as his backhand broke down under relentless pressure from Nadal. The Swiss was able to save the first with a courageous deep forehand into the corner, but could not deny Nadal on the second as he miss-fired to hand the Mallorcan victory after two hours and 10 minutes.
Nadal lifted the trophy in Madrid for the second time, having previously triumphed in a fifth-set tie-break against Ivan Ljubicic on indoor hard court in 2005. Federer is also a two-time winner in Madrid, lifting the trophy in 2006 (d. Gonzalez) and 2009.
The 28-year-old Federer was looking to draw level with Nadal and Andre Agassi by winning a 17th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title. He was also bidding to capture his first title since clinching his 16th Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open (d. Murray) at the start of the year.
The right-hander slipped to a 19-6 record on the season and to a 62-25 mark in tour-level finals. He will hope to rejoin the winners’ circle by defending his title at Roland Garros, which begins in one week’s time in Paris.
Madrid Open Semifinal Rafa defeated Nicolas Almagro 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 Saturday, May 15, 2010
Final Rafa Nadal (again #2) versus Roger Federer (1) Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:30 p.m. USA EDT
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point over his fellow countryman Nicolas Almagro in their semi-final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 15, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ While there you can light a candle in other groups or make your own group. I do often. I have one for Jon, Dad, ami (friend) and go to the one for Heath (Ledger)
There is no other tennis player that I follow. Just Rafa. So I learn about other players when they play Rafa. This is the clay season and Rafa is the best clay player ever according to many. For me, he is just the best. Though young, he keeps his own natural personality while in many situations that older gentlemen couldn't handle so beautifully. He is a joy to watch and though I detest mostly his new choice of on-court tennis attire, he remains the only reason I follow tennis around the world eleven months out of the year.
....................................................... Rafa and Monfils QF Madrid Set Highlights Uploaded by vamosrafelnadal
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Gael Monfils of France in their quarter final match during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 14, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe
............................................................ Uploaded by ilovemylifesblog
Comment on this video's youtube page from my friend Johanna:
Thanks Sandra, for this lovely and funny video! What a lot of work to do the cuts, I know this very well. But I have to agree with your line:
"I don't know how to plan my life. But I do know that the only things that overflow in my heart are when I create. Its in the expression of what I feel, of what I am, that makes me whole. Brings me joy. Peace. Livens me up." It sure was a lot of fun for you to create this - and it is a lot of fun to watch it ! And I really love the music!! :)
Hugs, Johanna
You are so right with your words, Sandra - and if I could express myself better, I would say the same, but I'm sure, you know what I mean to say :)
I hope it is okay for you that I put a quote from you on my website ("me") - because you described so perfectly your feeling about to plan your life and about to create. You have described me too. I love this line, and it is so true. Thank you again for being in my life and always thank you for your wonderful words!
Love, Johanna
Johanna is an artistic, creative and gifted video maker. Here is a link to one Here is her Youtube channel: jopicca Comments that I wrote to Johanna at the above video's youtube page:
Johanna ~
We are one in the spirit of creating.And regarding Heath.Like souls.I thought of you while seeing the end coming of this work-of-the-heart.And in my heart, I dedicate this to you especially.Knowing we share an appreciation of beauty and the knowledge that expressing it in our ways~ is comforting and blooms gratitude. The joy born ofcreating proves life asks us to live our talents.And when we answer "yes" it is then we feel full. I continue to draw inspiration and awe from Heath's spirit. I so wish him the completeness and fullness of spirit there where he flys above this plane.
Of course, anyone who loves Heath is an impetus to post our little heart gems.And on the canvas of life and our hearts, we find what is needed to express ourselves and find the stimulation for our impulses to create.It is lovely.So, too, this is for anyone who shares our love for the lovely in our human spirit, for Heath, and what makes us whole.And the fun of being a “kid” of the heart and playful is WONDERful.
I love scoring life with music….picking out the music.And Circus of Dreams made this a dream to do – giving me their blessing.Much appreciation to you, Johanna for your understanding and sharing of who you are.
Some touch us in brief or remote encounters and the blessings last a lifetime.
Heath Ledger was one. Thank you.
One day Matilda Rose Ledger will surely see the breadth of the love for her father. And may she know this love never goes away, but continues to ripple out in the universe reaching out with love toward all that is good.
Heath was such a joy to work with while making this video I smiled at him and laughed right along with him.
Looking at his beautiful face and smile is still a best thing in life for me. I love him more after working on this. Throw your best energy out to the universe and see what comes back.
I don't know how to plan my life. But I do know that the only things that overflow in my heart are when I create. It's in the expression of what I feel, of what I am, that makes me whole. Brings me joy. Peace. Livens me up.
At Portsmouth, Rhode Island's Common Fence Music Hall February 13, 2010 Joziah Longo, the leader of the Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams gave me enthusiastic permission to use the bands music with my Youtube videos
I always encourage viewers to buy the music I use in my videos.
And this is especially true for the Slambovian Circus of Dreams.
Songs Desire Better Life Alice in Space Heath Ledger sings Can't Take My Eyes Off You Slambovian Band Members Joziah Longo Tink Lloyd Sharkey Mc Ewen Tony Zuzulo Orien Longo
Check out the bands schedule, get the lyrics and buy the bands music at www.slambovia.com
Available at Itunes, too
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........................................ Radio Slambovia provides multiple free player embed codes at www.slambovia.com/radiofree Above is one example and below is another ...............................................
The ghosts Americana have all gathered here today To dream their dreams together and to try and find a way To get the hope we used to have to come back into play Oh desire, oh desire come again
There's giants roaming in our streets the workers fear their din They swing their heavy bottom lines they threaten life and limb They kill their loyal labor slaves at some financial whim Oh desire, oh desire come again Oh desire, oh desire come again
There's terrorizing strangers knocking downstairs at our door They threaten everything we know to even some vague score Where they began and where well end its hard to say no more Oh desire, oh desire come again Oh desire, oh desire come again
Whoa light of love what can you send Whoa light of love we need a friend Sometimes fear that its the end|
A land of milk and honey, a land where there's no fear That's built on love not money oh how can we bring it here A land that is for everyone lets wipe away each tear Oh desire oh desire come again
Oh desire, oh desire come again Oh desire, oh desire, come and bring your holy fire Oh desire, oh desire come again.
Facebook video uploading
facebook upload of this video. I have found facebook to have wonderful visual clarity of the video uploads but the lips are not in snyc. Same upload I use at Youtube, where the lips are as I synced them.
The opening video shot is at Third Beach five minutes from my house. The waves at the end were shot in 2009 at Ruggles Avenue here in Newport, Rhode Island. Surfers love this Atlantic Ocean spot. The camera is not high definition.
This video was especially difficult to make. Most difficult was editing the deleted scenes that needed days of editing. It was necessary to separate every one or two seconds to get the English and the French divided. And even then the audio didn't line up at all. A second of audio could be missing easily because the audio for the English would overlap and be in the French second or two and vice versa, at best. That is the reason for the words sounding mispronounced, while in the movie, they were really pronounced correctly. The audio had to be extracted twice for the second car outtake scene. It was perfect, then it wasn't. Sometimes, it is just a mystery and you keep trying. Syncing the lips with Heaths song, Cant Take My Eyes Off You was a challenge. I am crossing my fingers that Youtube allows Heaths song from the movie. I did the best that I could and then some. I included a cut with the English and French still entwined, as well. I thought it was fun to watch. The yellow and white lettering are used respectively for the English and the French.
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his third round match against John Isner of the USA during the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 13, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Europe
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Apologies
The font is varied on this page and I apologize it is such a visual mess. However, I am tired due to staying up all night last night with no sleep at all. But I saw the end to this multiple days project of the video posted above and I wanted to finish it. And I am behind on posting for Rafa's tournament in Madrid, so this will have to do.
And the quickest way to post this was to copy and past texts, which always makes the texts come out this way. A visual mess.
Del Potro and Federer meet in the second Semi-Final match Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Spain Time Spain is 6 hours ahead of USA EST See my sidebar for Spain time
I love my life. I love where I live. And I am passionate about my passions. I love to dance. Necessary to live: music, piano, singing, writing, acting, painting.
I have been fighting for and supporting the arts all my adult life. Since 2004, I have been working with other activists to end the Darfur genocide.
I have traveled to Europe many times since my early twenties. Places I have been: many USA states including Hawaii, Montreal, Canada, Barbados, France, Spain, Luxembourg, England, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Germany - and have wonderful memories.
My last trip was in May - June 2013 to Spain.
I would like to travel to Europe and Kyoto, Japan.
I love the southwest where I have visited Hopi, Navajo, Zia and San Idlefonso potters.
Life is exciting and I intend to live it full-out to the end.
B.S. and M.M., both in music
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Day before Round 2 match in Madrid. Rafael Nadal
is seen during a training session of Madrid Open tennis tournament in
Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Nadal has criticized the blue-clay
surface of this tournament for being soft and slippery. Photo: AP. Click image to enlarge.
Madrid
2012 Round 2 - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during his 2nd
round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Mutua
Madrilena Madrid Open at the Caja Magica on May 9, 2012 in Madrid,
Spain. May 9, 2012. Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe. Click
image to enlarge.
I hope it is okay for you that I put a quote from you on my website ("me") - because you described so perfectly your feeling about to plan your life and about to create. You have described me too. I love this line, and it is so true. Thank you again for being in my life and always thank you for your wonderful words!
Love, Johanna