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With the number one virtually guaranteed to the end of the year and his eighth Grand Slam in his pocket, Rafa Nadal returned to Spain yesterday. And his first visit was to the clinic of Dr. Mikel Sanchez in Vitoria, where autologous plasma was injected into his knees.

The U.S. conquest of the Grand Slam, U.S. Open, and the formidable U.S. trade market now fixed immediate plans Rafael Nadal and his working group. The sports market and U.S. economic stands before Nadal as a New World to explore and exploit. In sporting terms, the title of New York is the only Grand Slam lacks Nadal.

His idea is to focus the remainder of the year at the U.S. Open. Return to training in two weeks, after refining the tendons of the knees with the new shock treatment of Dr. Mikel Sánchez. And insurance is returning to the tracks for the 1000 Masters in Toronto, from 9 August. His initial plan is to continue Cincinnati, another Masters 1000 on hard and fast, a week later. But should there be no trouble at Toronto, there is little doubt that Nadal would play in Cincinnati. This tournament, as often, the stress doubles players who reach the final rounds in Canada. Nobody has won two Masters consecutively. Nadal has won in Canada (2005, 08), but not in Cincinnati.

In business, your team has designed a plan to launch in the U.S.. Nadal, who and has great figure contract with Nike and Babolat, will more often look out the big media (Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, ESPN, TV shows and London ...), which have been asking for hearings and special sessions with Rafa.

The change suggested in Doha reached for confirmation while preparing for their assault on the first 'big'

The change he wanted Rafa Nadal has come under the slogan 'all back'. A Grand Slam because it was planned later for the U.S. Open, but in the end world number one is comfortable with the model chosen. The tracks in Melbourne Park Rafa will see a more mature, without losing some of its identity as the color or their tight shirts ... but now sleeves.

Nadal took more than a year working with Nike designers to achieve the new 'look', hinted at their first appearances in 2009 and now incorporates two new versions, one in turquoise, probably played by the time of days and the other, darker, to the Open night matches in Australia.

The shirts are kept tight to the body, short-trousers above the knee and wrist, bandana special socks and thinking about the rigors of the southern summer. The latter incorporates elements fabric Dri-FIT moisture evaporates to keep sweat away from the hands and eyes and feet remain cool and dry well to avoid chafing. The reinforcement in the heel and the tip of the foot reduces abrasion while the ergonomically designed specifically for the right foot and left provides a natural and comfortable fit.

Rafa is now in the Rod Laver Arena -Central Park-Melbourne preparing for the conquest of Australia. Would win if the first 'big' on hard surface (plexicushion) of his career. According to its website, has declined the option to dispute an exhibition match in Kooyong, with either German Tommy Haas or American Andy Roddick (possibility that body had taken in recent days) and has scheduled a training schedule until the start of the competition.


But be aware that a strike against the number since it hopes to hold in the future, you can not do every day and gave the maximum in order not to desentonar Rafa. For his part, reiterated that Nadal "I do not feel you have nothing to defend and start again from zero the year. I have 22 years and have won five Grand Slams, 12 Masters Series titles, an Olympic gold medal and I'm number one in the world that keeps me calm. " "If seven years ago someone had told me he was going to win these titles in my career, would have signed immediately, "he confessed.

Last night was drawing pictures of the Open in Australia, unlike the other Grand Slams, does not have "innocent hands" but that the pairings are set by a computer.

Excuse me that delve into the wound, the Real Madrid canutas is happening these last few weeks ...? Asked Rafa Nadal

Look, let me tell you one thing. Recently, I was very much linked with Real Madrid. It is true that is having bad luck early in the season and that injuries will not accompany them. And all that happens when your main rival, the FC Barcelona, is deploying the best game of the world. With a difference ... I like football very much. Rioja I continue every weekend and I do not lose a single match. I admire the club is playing like Barca, as bears the pressure, how they play, their style and, above all, that currently has in its ranks the best player on the planet that is Leo Messi ... No other club is close to that level. "

Rafa Nadal has caught the thread of the interview and do not want to quit: "Often I was off to Madrid and it is true that this is a club that arouses my sympathy, right time. Your flight leaves at 21.00 from El Prat airport and it deals Rafa: "A time-warns-that I'm talking about something that interests me and I want to make it clear once and for all. Sympathize with the club and not just by how they treat me. I like the unit that transmit their players on the field and outside it; are simple people. A Messi, who is the best in the world at the moment, it looks like a normal person, involved with the group ... Humble. but also confess that I feel a great admiration for FC Barcelona. I recall that I've also sung the anthem season and most goals scored as a sympathizer. In addition, my uncle has been eight years in the institution and that is something we can not forget. I was always treated like a dream, I have spent much time here in Barcelona and yes, I also feel part of this great club. "

Carlos Costa, his representative, seeks to streamline the interview because the manacorí go with the It is not going to star and that's important. They have managed to be a pineapple and all to a van. " He also appreciates the work being done by Pep Guardiola at the helm of the team. "Yes, because I was able to transmit these values, which are the key to success."

Rafa as it disappears; engullido by a human tide. These are the things of the stars. Gone are the fans, the Nike store, Barca ...

Federer: "Rafa has made my game progresses"

Among the high winds that hit the desert in Palm Springs and gardens at Indian Wells, expected in the third round a duel of left-handed Spanish: Rafa Nadal vs. Feliciano Lopez, recent finalist in Dubai. Not at all. Nadal played their part, the Colombian apeando Giraldo for a 6-3 double semihuracanadas between bouts, but Lopez bowed in three sets before Donald Young: a boy of 18 who is not an either.

Young, trained by his parents, Donald. And Illona Young, is an African-American born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, the neighborhood that inspire a certain Elvis Aaron Presley certain item called In the Ghetto. Zurdo, idolatra to Pete Sampras and Barack Obama. It has a Nike contract regions.