mtenis.com.pl

Rafael Nadal jest zadowolony, że jego akademia tenisowa ma renomę i jest chętnie odwiedzana przez tenisistów. - Gracze zwykle opowiadają, że doświadczenia, które stąd czerpią, są bardzo pozytywne. To osobiście bardzo mnie cieszy - mówił.
Marcin Motyka
Marcin Motyka
28 Lipca 2020, 08:15
Rafael Nadal
Getty Images / Clive Brunskill / Na zdjęciu: Rafael Nadal

22.99 zł
49.99 zł
Tunika z nadrukiem
-55%
29.99 zł
Top shirtowy z plisą gu...
59.99 zł
Biustonosz t-shirt na f...
37.99 zł
Bluzka z wiskozy
37.99 zł
Shirt, krótki rękaw
64.99 zł
124.99 zł
Sukienka szyfonowa
-48%

Tenis. Chris Evert uważa, że jeśli Rafael Nadal zrezygnuje z US Open, Novak Djoković zdecyduje się na występ
Akademia tenisowa Rafaela Nadala w Manacor na Majorce została otwarta w październiku 2016 roku. To ogromny kompleks, gdzie znajdują się nie tylko korty, ale i siłownie, baseny czy boiska do piłki nożnej. Miejsce jest chętnie odwiedzane przez graczy, bo mają tam świetne warunki do rozwoju i przygotowań do występów.
- Kiedy mówimy o akademii, zawsze myślimy o młodych tenisistach. Jednak mamy tutaj wiele programów, a każdego roku przybywa tu więcej dorosłych. Dla mnie to wielka satysfakcja - mówił Hiszpan w materiale poświęconym akademii, zamieszczonym na portalu YouTube.



Akademia to także duże udogodnienie dla samego tenisisty. Nadal może trenować, nie opuszczając rodzinnej wyspy i najbliższych, z którymi jest bardzo mocno związany.

ZOBACZ WIDEO: #dziejesiewsporcie: popis Huberta Hurkacza. Trafił idealnie

00:00 / 02:02
ZAMKNIJ

- Tu trenuję i chodzę na siłownię. Kiedy widzę innych tenisistów, staram się ich pytać o pobyt tutaj, a oni zwykle odpowiadają, że doświadczenia, które stąd czerpią, są bardzo pozytywne. To coś, co osobiście bardzo mnie cieszy - podkreślił.
Nadal nie ogranicza się jedynie do Majorki i rozwija swoje przedsięwzięcie. Oprócz Manacor szkoły tenisowe Rafael Nadal Academy znajdują się też m.in. w Grecji, Meksyku i Kuwejcie.

Aktualnie Nadal, właśnie na terenie swojej akademii, przygotowuje się do ponowienia sezonu. Hiszpan jeszcze nie zadecydował, czy w sierpniu pojedzie do USA, czy rywalizację wznowi w połowie września w turniejach rozgrywanych na kortach ziemnych w Europie.

Rafael Nadal postanowił na parę dni odpocząć od tenisa. W miniony weekend Hiszpan zamienił rakietę na kij golfowy i zajął czwarte miejsce w mistrzostwach Balearów.
Rafał Smoliński
Rafał Smoliński
04 Sierpnia 2020, 14:31

Rafael Nadal
PAP/EPA / CATI CLADERA / Na zdjęciu: Rafael Nadal



Tenis. Petra Martić o środkach bezpieczeństwa podczas turnieju w Palermo. "Jest dziwnie, ale to konieczne"
Dwudniowe zawody odbyły się w miejscowości Capdepera na Majorce, rodzinnej wyspie Rafaela Nadala. Uczestnicy mieli do pokonania dwie serie po 18 dołków (w sumie 36 dołków). 19-krotny mistrz wielkoszlemowy jak na amatora pokazał się z bardzo dobrej strony i zajął wysokie czwarte miejsce.
Utytułowany hiszpański tenisista miał znakomitą pierwszą turę, którą zakończył w 72 uderzeniach. Rafa zaprzepaścił szansę na zwycięstwo pod koniec drugiej serii. Ostatecznie zakończył zmagania na czwartej pozycji ze 146 uderzeniami.



Poczuj ulgę w stawach stymulując ośrodki nerwowe
Mistrzem Balearów został Jaime Jaume (141 uderzeń), który wyprzedził drugiego Víctora Mirona (143 uderzenia) i trzeciego Federico Paeza (144 uderzenia). Poza podium znaleźli się Nadal i Alvaro Roldos Perera. Startowało 62 zawodników.

Warto zaznaczyć, że to nie był pierwszy występ znakomitego tenisisty w tych zawodach. Nadal brał w nich udział także w latach poprzednich, a do tego w wolnej chwili lubi towarzysko grać w golfa.

Teraz Hiszpan przygotowuje się do wznowienia tenisowego touru. Jego nazwisko pojawiło się na liście zgłoszeń do nowojorskiego turnieju Western & Southern Open, ale niewykluczone, że Rafa zdecyduje się wrócić do rywalizacji dopiero na wrześniowe imprezy w Europie.

Spanish superstar happy to be home after Paris success

Rafael Nadal paid a visit to the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar on Wednesday to drop off his latest Grand Slam trophy.

The Spanish superstar headed to the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience, which boasts the highlights of his sporting career, to place his 13th Roland Garros crown — for a record-equalling 20th major singles title — in his trophy cabinet.

“I’m now here in Mallorca, in Manacor and of course I’m very happy and satisfied with what I have achieved,” said Nadal, who beat World No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in the Roland Garros final on Sunday.

You May Also Like: Rafa On 'The Greatest' Debate: 'Analyse It When Our Careers Are Over'
“It’s no less true that it’s a bittersweet feeling, because we have been through some very complicated months in various senses and the most important thing is health. The second is the economic situation, which is causing many families to go through a hard time. We have to trust that [things] will improve, trust that the vaccine will come as soon as possible and that we can all go back to living in a more pleasant world and be happier.

“I also wanted to thank you for all the messages of support over the past few weeks. To me, although we have been a little more distanced than normal, as we have not been able to have direct contact, receiving so many messages of support on social media and directly to my mobile has helped me, without a doubt. Thank you so much for the support. Finally, I would like to tell you that I am leaving the trophy here in the museum at the Academy, in Manacor, for all of you that would like to see it."

The Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience not only includes the trophies Nadal has won during his illustrious career, but the shirts and trainers he has worn during each of the Grand Slam finals he has contested. There are also mementos donated by some of the biggest figures in the history of world sport, such as Michael Jordan, Fernando Alonso, Pau Gasol, Roger Federer, Mireia Belmonte, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A significant part of the profits from the Museum go towards Rafa Nadal Foundation projects.

Spaniard will next compete at Rolex Paris Masters

For years, Rafael Nadal has taken on the challenge of carrying his Roland Garros success to grass events on the ATP Tour. After his 13th title run at Roland Garros earlier this month, the Spaniard kept the tradition alive with an interesting twist in 2020.

Competing alongside a mix of professionals and fellow amateurs, the 20-time Grand Slam champion stepped onto the turf and switched his tennis racquets for golf clubs at the Balaeric Golf Championship. Nadal, who owns a 0.3 handicap, finished the 60-player event in joint sixth position on Monday, 10 shots behind tournament winner Sebastian Garcia Grout in the final standings.

Across three rounds, Nadal carded scores of 74, 74 and 77 to end the event nine over par. The results of the tournament will count towards the World Amateur Golf Rankings.

After showcasing impressive form on the golf course, Nadal will now turn his attention back to tennis for his ATP Tour return at next week’s Rolex Paris Masters. The 34-year-old will aim to capture his first title at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament and equal Novak Djokovic’s record haul of 36 titles at the level.

The Spaniard will be joined in the draw by US Open champion Dominic Thiem, reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion Stefanos Tsitsipas and World No. 6 Daniil Medvedev.

Francisco Roig reflects on his long-term partnership with the Spaniard
Francisco Roig has been working with Rafael Nadal since the year 2005, when the Spaniard had yet to win his first Grand Slam. As a result, the Catalonian coach has experienced the vast majority of the No. 2 FedEx ATP Ranked player’s victories, including the one he claimed today in the first round of the Paris Rolex Masters against Feliciano López, his 1000th win as a professional.

Roig spoke to ATPTour.com to look back at some of his best memories of Nadal’s legendary career.

In terms of his tennis, how has Nadal changed from when you started working with him in 2005 to today?
In terms of tennis, if he hadn’t evolved, it would have been difficult to stay in a position to win the Grand Slam tournaments. Before, his age allowed him to play in a more repetitive fashion, with less variation and a mobility that I have not seen in anyone. He was aware that his game needed to evolve. Doing that when you’re number one in the world is complicated.

Today, Rafa has two main characteristics: he approaches the net much more and moves his opponent much better. As a result, the points are shorter, and this really benefits him, almost more than the long ones. Playing better tennis means you can enjoy the daily work in training and matches more. Of course, the physical side of things can hold you back, but the mental side can also help you stay competitive at his age.

And personally?
He is still just as hyperactive. It’s one of his quirks. He always has to be doing things. He’s in his room on his computer, watching the TV and playing Ludo with his family over the phone. Obviously, facing competition when you are young means you are less aware. Everything is new and it’s easier to handle the pressure. Now it’s more difficult. He’s in a group of players who cannot ever lose when they take to the court.

Apart from that, he is a person who likes to know about everything that’s happening in life. He’s gradually learned things for himself and become cultured. Some athletes aren’t really interested in that, but Rafa has a great interest in what’s going on in the world, even concern.

You May Also Like: Rafa's Journey To 1000 Wins
Did you ever think he could become one of the best tennis players of all time?
It’s a very difficult achievement. When you start out, you’re not thinking of being the best in history or winning 20 Grand Slams. Rafa is a very prudent person in terms of talking about what he can achieve. He is fully aware of how difficult it is to win a Grand Slam.

Being by his side, watching everything, you can’t help but think that his limits are very high. I used to talk to him about numbers, and he always guessed low. Kind of like he was expecting to have a good career, but not as exceptional as the one he is producing.

What surprises you most about today’s Nadal?
It’s complicated. The thing I’ve valued most about Rafa is his humility, the ability to keep listening and keep improving. Or being able to win points with few weapons because he’s not playing his best tennis. And then he has something that’s very good in tournaments; when he finds his game, it’s rare that he loses it. And the consistency of so many years without leaving the Top 10. Even the year when he was struggling, when he found it mentally difficult to compete, he was the only one who didn’t drop out of the Top 10.

And the biggest challenge you have faced as his coach?
I have always tried to instill in him that I like tennis moving forwards. I noticed it when we used to train. I would make him do it a little more than he liked. He would argue with what I wanted, but that’s good, and it sounded crazy to him. And when he beat Medvedev it was one of his most important weapons. I’ve told him that the next step is to serve and immediately approach the net. In general, when I’ve been with him at tournaments, I’ve tried to make him see that he has to go forward more. He hasn’t always agreed. Not because he didn’t believe it, because maybe he wanted to keep the feeling of not making mistakes. With time, he’s done it and it’s a significant change. Rafa is a person who, if he decides to do something new, he can achieve it.

Today he reached 1000 ATP Tour wins. Which is your favourite?
Of course, the Grand Slam tournaments are different. The first final when he beat Federer at Wimbledon was very special, or the one he took against Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2014, but I would choose two wins at Masters 1000 tournaments.

At Indian Wells in 2013, when he was coming off the back of a knee injury. When we got there, he told me that he would be happy if he could play a couple of matches pain free. He beat Del Potro in the final. I remember hugging Rafa Maymó and him, and we felt a very special feeling.

Last year in Rome he beat Djokovic after a few months of really struggling mentally. He was very happy in the locker room. Rafa is a person who very rarely gets overexcited in terms of expectations. He’s very cautious. But after beating Djokovic that day it looked very good for Roland Garros. Really, it wasn’t winning a Masters 1000, it was taking a very important step.

Rafael Nadal's uncle Toni reflected on the 34-year-old's loss to Medvedev in his new column for El Pais.
Toni also spoke about his nephew's season overall, & how he along with Federer & Djokovic are still fighting for Slams.
Namit Kumar
ANALYST
Modified 24 Nov 2020, 22:42 IST
​

Rafael Nadal's 2020 season came to an end with a disappointing defeat to eventual champion Daniil Medvedev at the Nitto ATP Finals in London.

Advertisement
Ad
Ad
The Spaniard's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has now spoken out about his nephew's run at the season-ending tournament and his year in general, which was full of personal highs and lows.

Rafael Nadal (L) and Daniil Medvedev at the Nitto ATP Finals 2020
Rafael Nadal (L) and Daniil Medvedev at the Nitto ATP Finals 2020
Writing in a column for Spanish publication El Pais, Rafael Nadal's uncle reflected at length on his 6-3 6-7 3-6 defeat at the hands of Medvedev. He called the loss 'painful', since it deprived the 34-year-old of the chance to win the ATP Finals for the first time in his career.

"Rafael's defeat against Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's semifinals at the Nitto ATP Finals was painful, given the magnitude and importance of the tournament and, above all, because a great opportunity slipped away: a cup that he has never been able to lift, having deployed all week tennis of the highest level," Toni said.
However, Toni did praise his nephew for his change in tactics during the first set. Despite the fact that he was on the backfoot from the start, Rafael Nadal found a way to outsmart Medvedev in the crunch moments to take the early lead in the match.

"The match was eminently tactical. In the opening games, the Russian, supported by a great service, was clearly superior. And even so, he did not get away on the scoreboard. He was winning his services quite forcefully, while Rafael (Nadal) had to suffer to keep his, until the middle of the first set. The surprising fact is that Daniil chained the first 16 aces consecutively, something that I had never seen in any of the matches that my nephew has played throughout his career," Toni said.
"In the second half of this first set, Rafael made the right decision to change strategy and stopped playing his usual game to cut mostly his backhand and play more in the center of the court," Rafael Nadal's uncle added. "The intention was, clearly, to neutralize the attack of his rival, who returned insufferable blows if the track was opened."

Advertisement
Ad
Ad
The Spaniard believes that Rafael Nadal's intensity dipped after he failed to serve out the match in the second set, which was all the invitation that Medvedev needed to close it out.

"After not being able to score that conclusive game, he lost the set in the tie break and then, judging by the impression he gave me, the fatigue suffered and he was no longer able to maintain the same intensity in the rest of the match," Toni went on.
Toni lamented the fact Rafael Nadal had fallen short of winning the elusive ATP Finals title yet again, despite having arrived in the British capital fresher than he usually does.

"This is how, as has happened on other occasions, Rafael could not finish a magnificent season with the finishing touch that would mean crowning himself master of masters," said Toni.
Advertisement
Ad
Ad
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will continue fighting for Slams: Toni
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
Toni also took stock of the 'strange year', and said he was highly impressed by his nephew's season - where he won a historic 13th Roland Garros title.

"However, when it comes to taking stock of this strange year, the assessment has to be clearly positive," Toni said. "Raising the French Open for the 13th time amply justifies this appreciation. But, in addition, the game exhibited both at Roland Garros and in London makes me hope to see him face a difficult but exciting season in 2021, in which he will once again have exciting opportunities."
Advertisement
Ad
Ad
The 59-year-old went on to acknowledge that the younger generation has finally arrived, as shown by the success of Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev and the likes. However, Toni is optimistic that Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will continue to compete for the Slams, pushing themselves to the 'limit of their strength'.

"I am convinced that the step forward taken by Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas or Alexander Zverev, not to mention someone else, is now definitive. But I am also happy that, for yet another year, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will fight to the limit of their strength to continue climbing to the podiums of the Grand Slams and the most important tournaments," concluded the Spaniard.