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Gonzalez Defeats Machado at 2009 Roland Garros

Julie Bonner — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:09:14 +0000

Chilean tennis player Fernando Gonzalez has defeated Portuguese Rui Machado at Roland Garros 6-3, 6-2 and 6-3 on May 27th. Here’s a photo of Gonzalez as he serves to Muchado.

Gonzalez has had a strong debut when he soundly defeated Czech player Jiri Vanek 6-3, 6-2 and 6-3 in one hour and 26 minutes. He played very strong in all three sets.

The Chilean tennis star recorded a video clip called “On the Road to Roland Garros”. He talks about the French public and how much they enjoy tennis. Check out the video clip below, plus a few more photos from the match.

Image Credit: ZUMA Press

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Gonzalez Defeats Machado at 2009 Roland Garros

Roger Federer Wins Madrid Open Final

Julie Bonner — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:34:10 +0000

Roger Federer wanted and needed the win at the Madrid Open final and he got it. The Swiss has had a rough 2009, but did something I never predicted – he beat Rafael Nadal on clay 6-4, 6-4, Sunday (May 17)! Federer is the only top 10 player to defeat Nadal on this surface. I think those are some pretty good bragging rights.

What did Nadal think of this loss? Not much.

“To me, this tournament has nothing to do with Paris. This tournament is practically another surface compared to Paris,” said Nadal. “The conditions favored him more than me.”

What conditions is he referring to? The high altitude which carried with it some odd bounces and a faster pace. Nadal went on to say, “There are no positives, there is little to analyze. He broke and broke and I went home.”

If you’ll remember, Federer was in tears when he lost to Nadal at Melbourne. So, to say this is a sweet victory for Federer is an understatement.

“I thought I took all the right decisions today. In the end it was a perfect game for me,” said Federer. “(You) stay positive and I did. I got the win I needed badly.”

What’s up next for Nadal and Federer? The French Open and according to Federer, his Madrid Open win came at just the right time. Talk about some great preparation mentally for Roger Federer. Congrats to the Swiss player!

Source: Tennis.com

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Roger Federer Wins Madrid Open Final

Rafael Nadal is Off the Market

Jodie Lynn Boduch — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:49:43 +0000

If you’re a single chick with a thing for big-gunned Majorcan tennis players, we regret to inform you that French Open champion and world #2 Rafael Nadal is unavailable.

Contrary to popular belief, Rafa has a girlfriend–and has for the past three years.

Rafael Nadal recreates the arm wrap move he uses with his girlfriend, as seen in paparazzi photos.

Image: Used with permission of www.newscom.com

People.com has snapshots of the erstwhile-undercover twosome frolicking on the beach. Beach bunnies Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf, eat your heart out.

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Rafael Nadal is Off the Market