Andre Agassi said goodbye to Wimbledon in 2006 , fifteen years after winning his first Grand Slam on the London grass. The American legend had announced that this would be his last edition and after defeating Serbian Boris Pashanski and Italian Andreas Seppi, he met second seed Rafa Nadal in the third round. In twoContinue reading “Nadal and Agassi’s final match at Wimbledon”
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The double at Wimbledon
Who said a Spanish player couldn’t succeed at Wimbledon? If Manolo Santana was the pioneer who shattered the myth, Rafa Nadal tore it to pieces four decades later by becoming the first to lift two crowns on Centre Court. Between 2008 and 2010, he stringed together 14 consecutive victories (he did not play the 2009Continue reading “The double at Wimbledon”
The best final in Rome?
Rafa Nadal has played some great matches at Rome’s Foro Italico and several epic five-set finals, but without a doubt one of the most special dates back to May 8, 2005. That day, still 18 years old, the Spaniard confirmed his candidacy to become the new great dominator of the clay court in a dramaticContinue reading “The best final in Rome?”
From Rome to Manacor: the ninth title is now at the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience
It hasn’t been just another week for Rafa Nadal. Many tennis and emotional factors have made the victory in Rome even more special, if that’s possible in the Spaniard’s history. Although practically every step he takes, every trophy he adds to the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience showcase is accompanied by a record, in this newContinue reading “From Rome to Manacor: the ninth title is now at the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience”