Tag Archives: Rafael Nadal

Is Rafa really ready to return?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Peter

By the time the 2013 season swings into action, Rafael Nadal will have missed seven months of competitive tennis. The Spain icon took the first steps towards a return to the big stage this week when confirming he had returned … Continue reading →

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WTA Stars: Dance with Me‏

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Peter

Before one of the year’s best players parties, the WTA stars walk the green carpet and talk to us about dance. Do they dance? Who do they want to dance with? Video features Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Victoria Azarenka, Vania … Continue reading →

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The official unofficial LTB view on Australia (ATP)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Chris

I almost feel sorry for tennis players. Having only just downed their season finishing champaign and watched what they ate over Christmas, they find themselves ready to hit another long hard road ahead. Thank goodness for glamour privileges and the … Continue reading →

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Will Murray beat Nadal?

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Peter

Its the question that all British tennis fans have been asking themselves, can the plucky Scot beat the Mighty Majorcan? It is being billed as the match of the tournament so far, Andy Murray plays Rafael Nadal in the semi … Continue reading →

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French Open Day 6

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Peter

Rain rain go to Spain! Unusual for this time of year in Paris but the rain has wrecked the Roland Garros order of play and scheduling. Most of us spent yesterday glued to those green ‘ Wimbledon’ tarpaulins covering the courts, … Continue reading →

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Encore Une Fois

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Rebecca

“Mesdames, Messieurs, le disc-jockey Sash! est de retour…” Besides being a massive and might I add mega dance tune, Encore Une Fois is also French for ‘Once Again’ and here we are, once again on the eve of Roland Garros. … Continue reading →

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Rafa and Roger, the verdict!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Peter

So the tennis purists got their Federer Nadal final and a good final it was at that. Federer showed that he still has the hunger and desire to keep on winning and if anything the man that is driving that … Continue reading →

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New Bulls Please

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Rebecca

The country came to town this week as Balmoral Show once again took place at the Kings Hall in Belfast. Now as you know, I’m from farming stock, so this is a must visit event and the biggest in Northern … Continue reading →

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Rome Final Preview

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Chris

[3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [13] David Ferrer (ESP) I re-enter the blogging arena after a miniture exile with gladness to see David Ferrer in this weeks final.  He has been the epitomy of consistency on the clay courts this … Continue reading →

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When in Rome…

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Rebecca

Ah, Italy. The land of pasta and pizza, fine leather and fabulous ice cream. Not to mention the tall, dark handsome Italian men. No wonder they call it La Dolce Vita – sweet life indeed. So far I’ve been to … Continue reading →

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