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Programme
23 juin - 7 juillet : Wimbledon. (gazon)
19 - 27 juillet : Toronto. (dur)
28 juil -3 aout : Cincinnati. (dur)
8 -17 aout : (J.O.) Beijing2008.
25 aout - 5 sept : Usopen. (dur)
19 - 21 sept : Coupe -Davis. Madrid.
13 - 19 oct - Madrid. (dur)
27 oct - 2 nov : Paris-bercy.(synthétique)
9 -16 nov : Masters-cup.(synthétique)
Rueda de prensa de Rafa Nadal
Q. The victory, the crowd supporting you, what are your sensations?
RAFAEL NADAL: I'm very happy. I was really looking forward to being here again. To play in Spain is something special. I have great memories from last year.
I was looking forward to being on the court again. I've played a great match. That's my opinion. It's been a special sensation.
Q. If you had to choose, it's early now, but are you going to play Shanghai? Would you play Shanghai or Madrid?
RAFAEL NADAL: Those are very different tournaments. You cannot compare them. Each tournament provides you a different sensation. The feeling of victory is very special at home. It's far more emotional at home.
This is a very important tournament, but Shanghai is a Masters, a higher level. Last year I could win in Madrid, and I would sign right now to win either this one or Shanghai.
Q. The crowd is focusing on you and Federer. On the other hand, Federer has not disregarded the possibility of playing doubles with you?
RAFAEL NADAL: First of all, tomorrow I am facing Haas. That's a tough match. He plays against Soderling. He was going to have it tough, maybe he has it easier.
This is not a tournament between Federer and myself. You need to take a look at the results. The 10 top players in the world are here. This is a very top tournament.
Second question. Whenever he feels like playing doubles with me, he can ask me. I would be willing to.
Q. Rafael, last year you made a big effort to win here, and then it reverted in Shanghai. This year can you look forward to winning both tournaments, or is this going to influence Shanghai? Because you had cramps once and then you won next year. Are you going to face Shanghai's crowd properly?
RAFAEL NADAL: Well, it has nothing to do with it. I played Cincinnati and Toronto and then I played U.S. Open. I'm confident in myself and being able to play here and then in Shanghai and Paris also.
I'm going to try my best everywhere. I know the statistics tell that I may not win any of the tournaments, but I'm going to get as close as I can, do my best. I've been training for a long time, concentrating, and one day or another I'm going to get there. I'm trying to improve. I'm training at a higher level.
A good match means nothing. You can always lose the next one.
Q. Tomorrow, Tommy Haas, you've faced him already?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yes. Cincinnati, third round.
Q. So he's tough but accessible as a rival?
RAFAEL NADAL: It's funny to say he's an accessible player. He's fighting for the Masters also. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Q. You've been comfortable on the court. What about your play, weak and strong points?
RAFAEL NADAL: I think I didn't make too much unforced errors. My serve has only given me one problem. I've been confident. Second serve has also been working. I've tried to take advantage of my points whenever I could, take advantage with my forehand. It has helped me be more confident throughout the match. Besides this I could have improved, I don't know what. I've done what's necessary to win the match, especially the first match here, which is always tough.
Q. The court?
RAFAEL NADAL: The court suits me okay. If I play well, I can obtain good results as I've already proven on other occasions. If my game is not good, you will see here, things are very even. A few balls can decide a match. To win the match is a different story.
Q. Last year you won this Masters event with your injuries. This year Federer is here. Do you think you can repeat last year's victory or is Federer a harder obstacle than your injury?
RAFAEL NADAL: I think you're not understanding what I'm trying to say. I'm telling you that tomorrow I'm playing against Haas. Tomorrow I have a tough match before me. Imagine I win Haas tomorrow. Then I have Roddick. Do you think I'm favored against Roddick also?
Maybe I am the second in the world, but not on every surface, not at every moment. And number and two in the world do not always play the finals in the tournaments. Should it be the case, it will be a dream to play in the finals against Federer. But I'm realistic. There is a long way to the final.
Q. Rafa, I need your opinion about the Hawkeye challenge.
RAFAEL NADAL: If you asked Safin, he'd say it doesn't work. He's not right. I think it's entertaining for the crowd, more interesting for the public. And that's all. You only have two options, two chances, because otherwise it will be too monotonous. I support it.
Q. A difficult question. There were nine Spaniards at the beginning, now there is only two left. Is it a fallout?
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't think it has been our best week, but this is a very difficult surface for Spaniards. We are fighting the best 38 in the world, what can we do? There has been matches that could have been won and that we've lost; matches that could have gone better. Chela, for instance, got an advantage the other day. It's not surprising. It only goes to prove that tournaments are tough, and it's a difficult surface. It makes things difficult. You need to take that into account.
Q. Last year you came to the press room with ice on your knee. This year you're physically better. Your game is better, worse, the same?
RAFAEL NADAL: You never know when your game is at a higher level or at a lower level. You can only tell when you play matches, match after match. I've seen myself better today than last year's first round. This is tennis. You never know how things are going to work out. An error, and you lose a match and the tournament.
Sometimes to win, and this is what I always say, when you finish a match 7‑6 down or 7‑6 up, 8‑6 tie break, you go down to the changing rooms and you remember more negative things. Only two points decided the match, but those two points were crucial, and that's the sport.
Q. First match, stadium was crowded. Don't you feel a bit responsible with the Spanish crowd coming to see you?
RAFAEL NADAL: Responsibility is shared. I feel far more comfortable and supported with this crowd and I'm very, very thankful because every time I'm getting on the court, I'm feeling like playing. And seeing all the people outside, I feel thankful, because it's been relatively easy to win. If not it would have been uncomfortable.
Q. Tommy Haas has made a good match. How do you define your next rival?
RAFAEL NADAL: He's a complete player, good drive, good backhand, complete game. I’ll try to push him and make him feel uncomfortable. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Q. Beckham and Cassillas have come to the stadium today. Are you going to go watch them on Sunday?
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't know.
Q. Real Madrid-Barcelona, do you think Federer would like to see that match?
RAFAEL NADAL: Well, if he wants to see one, he can go. It's an interesting match for anyone. He's a world citizen, it's a special event.
Q. So you support Barcelona?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I support Real Madrid.
Q. Rafa, when you played the final last year in front of many spectators, and then you come back to the same spectators, what do you feel? Do you feel excitement or afraid or comfortable? How do you feel?
RAFAEL NADAL: I feel a very special sensation. It's very nice to come back after one year with the same people in the stadium full. That's very impressive knowing it's for me and I am very happy to come back here.
Q. Leaving Stockholm early, does this help you with preparation?
RAFAEL NADAL: The loss in Stockholm?
Q. Yes. Losing early in Stockholm.
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't know. You always can see the two situations. If you play more matches, you arrive here with more confidence. And if you lose, you have more days to prepare for the tournament. You never know what's the best. I prefer to win in Stockholm.
Q. Can you say something about playing Tommy Haas? He's a dangerous player.
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah. He's a very competent player, very difficult. He has all of the shots. It's a very tough match. I'm going to try my best. I'm going to play the same like today. Today I played at a very good level. So I'm going to try this. I know it will be a very tough match, but I will try to win.
Q. Can you say what you think about playing round robin next year in some of the tournaments? Is that a good thing?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah. As any rule, I can't say nothing now because I don't know exactly what's going on. But for me it's not a bad decision.
Q. The victory, the crowd supporting you, what are your sensations?
RAFAEL NADAL: I'm very happy. I was really looking forward to being here again. To play in Spain is something special. I have great memories from last year.
I was looking forward to being on the court again. I've played a great match. That's my opinion. It's been a special sensation.
Q. If you had to choose, it's early now, but are you going to play Shanghai? Would you play Shanghai or Madrid?
RAFAEL NADAL: Those are very different tournaments. You cannot compare them. Each tournament provides you a different sensation. The feeling of victory is very special at home. It's far more emotional at home.
This is a very important tournament, but Shanghai is a Masters, a higher level. Last year I could win in Madrid, and I would sign right now to win either this one or Shanghai.
Q. The crowd is focusing on you and Federer. On the other hand, Federer has not disregarded the possibility of playing doubles with you?
RAFAEL NADAL: First of all, tomorrow I am facing Haas. That's a tough match. He plays against Soderling. He was going to have it tough, maybe he has it easier.
This is not a tournament between Federer and myself. You need to take a look at the results. The 10 top players in the world are here. This is a very top tournament.
Second question. Whenever he feels like playing doubles with me, he can ask me. I would be willing to.
Q. Rafael, last year you made a big effort to win here, and then it reverted in Shanghai. This year can you look forward to winning both tournaments, or is this going to influence Shanghai? Because you had cramps once and then you won next year. Are you going to face Shanghai's crowd properly?
RAFAEL NADAL: Well, it has nothing to do with it. I played Cincinnati and Toronto and then I played U.S. Open. I'm confident in myself and being able to play here and then in Shanghai and Paris also.
I'm going to try my best everywhere. I know the statistics tell that I may not win any of the tournaments, but I'm going to get as close as I can, do my best. I've been training for a long time, concentrating, and one day or another I'm going to get there. I'm trying to improve. I'm training at a higher level.
A good match means nothing. You can always lose the next one.
Q. Tomorrow, Tommy Haas, you've faced him already?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yes. Cincinnati, third round.
Q. So he's tough but accessible as a rival?
RAFAEL NADAL: It's funny to say he's an accessible player. He's fighting for the Masters also. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Q. You've been comfortable on the court. What about your play, weak and strong points?
RAFAEL NADAL: I think I didn't make too much unforced errors. My serve has only given me one problem. I've been confident. Second serve has also been working. I've tried to take advantage of my points whenever I could, take advantage with my forehand. It has helped me be more confident throughout the match. Besides this I could have improved, I don't know what. I've done what's necessary to win the match, especially the first match here, which is always tough.
Q. The court?
RAFAEL NADAL: The court suits me okay. If I play well, I can obtain good results as I've already proven on other occasions. If my game is not good, you will see here, things are very even. A few balls can decide a match. To win the match is a different story.
Q. Last year you won this Masters event with your injuries. This year Federer is here. Do you think you can repeat last year's victory or is Federer a harder obstacle than your injury?
RAFAEL NADAL: I think you're not understanding what I'm trying to say. I'm telling you that tomorrow I'm playing against Haas. Tomorrow I have a tough match before me. Imagine I win Haas tomorrow. Then I have Roddick. Do you think I'm favored against Roddick also?
Maybe I am the second in the world, but not on every surface, not at every moment. And number and two in the world do not always play the finals in the tournaments. Should it be the case, it will be a dream to play in the finals against Federer. But I'm realistic. There is a long way to the final.
Q. Rafa, I need your opinion about the Hawkeye challenge.
RAFAEL NADAL: If you asked Safin, he'd say it doesn't work. He's not right. I think it's entertaining for the crowd, more interesting for the public. And that's all. You only have two options, two chances, because otherwise it will be too monotonous. I support it.
Q. A difficult question. There were nine Spaniards at the beginning, now there is only two left. Is it a fallout?
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't think it has been our best week, but this is a very difficult surface for Spaniards. We are fighting the best 38 in the world, what can we do? There has been matches that could have been won and that we've lost; matches that could have gone better. Chela, for instance, got an advantage the other day. It's not surprising. It only goes to prove that tournaments are tough, and it's a difficult surface. It makes things difficult. You need to take that into account.
Q. Last year you came to the press room with ice on your knee. This year you're physically better. Your game is better, worse, the same?
RAFAEL NADAL: You never know when your game is at a higher level or at a lower level. You can only tell when you play matches, match after match. I've seen myself better today than last year's first round. This is tennis. You never know how things are going to work out. An error, and you lose a match and the tournament.
Sometimes to win, and this is what I always say, when you finish a match 7‑6 down or 7‑6 up, 8‑6 tie break, you go down to the changing rooms and you remember more negative things. Only two points decided the match, but those two points were crucial, and that's the sport.
Q. First match, stadium was crowded. Don't you feel a bit responsible with the Spanish crowd coming to see you?
RAFAEL NADAL: Responsibility is shared. I feel far more comfortable and supported with this crowd and I'm very, very thankful because every time I'm getting on the court, I'm feeling like playing. And seeing all the people outside, I feel thankful, because it's been relatively easy to win. If not it would have been uncomfortable.
Q. Tommy Haas has made a good match. How do you define your next rival?
RAFAEL NADAL: He's a complete player, good drive, good backhand, complete game. I’ll try to push him and make him feel uncomfortable. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Q. Beckham and Cassillas have come to the stadium today. Are you going to go watch them on Sunday?
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't know.
Q. Real Madrid-Barcelona, do you think Federer would like to see that match?
RAFAEL NADAL: Well, if he wants to see one, he can go. It's an interesting match for anyone. He's a world citizen, it's a special event.
Q. So you support Barcelona?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I support Real Madrid.
Q. Rafa, when you played the final last year in front of many spectators, and then you come back to the same spectators, what do you feel? Do you feel excitement or afraid or comfortable? How do you feel?
RAFAEL NADAL: I feel a very special sensation. It's very nice to come back after one year with the same people in the stadium full. That's very impressive knowing it's for me and I am very happy to come back here.
Q. Leaving Stockholm early, does this help you with preparation?
RAFAEL NADAL: The loss in Stockholm?
Q. Yes. Losing early in Stockholm.
RAFAEL NADAL: I don't know. You always can see the two situations. If you play more matches, you arrive here with more confidence. And if you lose, you have more days to prepare for the tournament. You never know what's the best. I prefer to win in Stockholm.
Q. Can you say something about playing Tommy Haas? He's a dangerous player.
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah. He's a very competent player, very difficult. He has all of the shots. It's a very tough match. I'm going to try my best. I'm going to play the same like today. Today I played at a very good level. So I'm going to try this. I know it will be a very tough match, but I will try to win.
Q. Can you say what you think about playing round robin next year in some of the tournaments? Is that a good thing?
RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah. As any rule, I can't say nothing now because I don't know exactly what's going on. But for me it's not a bad decision.
PERDIERON ANTE KNOWLES Y NESTOR POR 4-6, 7-5 (11-9)
Nadal y Feliciano caen eliminados en dobles
EFE · Madrid Rafael Nadal y Feliciano López tuvieron un paso efímero por el cuadro de dobles, donde no sobrepasaron la primera ronda del Masters Series de Madrid después de perder frente al dueto compuesto por Mark Knowles, de Bahamas y Daniel Nestor, de Canadá, uno de los más potentes del circuito (4-6, 7-5 (11-9).Los españoles ganaron el primer set y perdieron el segundo. El encuentro se resolvió con el nuevo sistema conocido como "súper desempate", que sirve para acortar los encuentros de dobles en lugar de disputar un tercer set. Gana el primero que llegue a diez puntos, con dos de diferencia. Nadal y López salvaron dos puntos de partido. Pero no pudieron con el tercero (11-9) y dijeron adiós.
Nadal y Feliciano tutearon a sus rivales, vigentes campeones del torneo. Vencieron el pasado año y también en el 2002. Éxitos que enriquecen un palmarés con más de cuarenta triunfos para cada uno. Incluidos los del Grand Slam: el Abierto de Estados Unidos del 2004 y el Abierto de Australia del 2002.
http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0@2-3242,36-824421@51-807415,0.html
La multiplication des blessures pourrait entraîner une réforme des calendriers
LE MONDE | 17.10.06 | 15h40
Justine Hénin-Hardenne, no 2 mondiale, est arrêtée depuis un mois en raison d'une déchirure musculaire au genou droit qui l'avait contrainte à déclarer forfait lors de la finale de la Fed Cup, le 17 septembre. Maria Charapova (no 3) s'est retirée du tournoi de Moscou, vendredi 13 octobre, en raison d'une blessure au pied droit. Amélie Mauresmo (no 1), bien qu'actuellement en compétition au tournoi de Zurich, termine l'année avec une épaule droite qui l'a contrainte à ne pas disputer le tournoi de Stuttgart, début octobre. La Belge Kim Clijsters (no 6), blessée au poignet droit, est absente des courts depuis des semaines...
L'élite du tennis féminin est à la peine.
En 2005, les messieurs avaient connu pareille mésaventure : les plateaux des tournois de fin de saison et les Masters de Shanghaï, la finale du circuit qui rassemble les huit meilleurs joueurs du monde, avaient été privés de Rafael Nadal, no 2 mondial, et de Marat Safine (no 5), blessés au terme d'une saison bien remplie.
Cette drôle de fin de saison a poussé l'association des joueuses professionnelles (WTA) à réagir. Vendredi 13 octobre, Larry Scott, directeur de la WTA, a annoncé que les réformes prévues pour 2010 seraient mises en place dès la saison 2009, voire pour certaines dès 2007.
Parmi ces chantiers, un raccourcissement de la saison, qui pourrait s'achever en octobre, des périodes de repos après les tournois du Grand Chelem (Australie, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, Etats-Unis), une réduction du nombre des tournois que les meilleures joueuses sont tenues de jouer (ils passeraient de 13 à 11), ou encore l'interdiction pour une joueuse qui s'est retirée d'un tournoi de prendre une invitation pour un tournoi organisé la semaine suivante.
LIMITER LE NOMBRE DE TOURNOIS
Outre l'état de santé du trio de tête de la saison 2006, Larry Scott s'appuie sur des statistiques : en 2006 ont été comptabilisés 31 abandons sur blessure parmi les dix meilleures mondiales dans les tournois de première catégorie (les "Tier I"). Il y en avait eu seulement 13 en 2005. En cinq ans, le nombre des forfaits de ce même club des dix a augmenté de 72 %. En 2006, pour la première fois, aucun des "Tier I" n'a pu avoir à l'affiche plus de six joueuses du Top 10.
Le tennis est un marathon saute-frontières pour les joueurs professionnels. Il n'est en effet pas rare de faire une bonne dizaine d'heures d'avion pour aller disputer une compétition importante avant de repartir et de traverser plusieurs fuseaux horaires pour en rejoindre une autre.
En août, l'association des joueurs professionnels (ATP) avait elle aussi annoncé une série de réformes : parmi celles-ci, une limitation des tournois du circuit dont la finale se joue au meilleur des cinq sets - les tournois du Grand Chelem restant disputés au meilleur des trois manches du premier tour à la finale.
"La cadence n'est pas raisonnable, explique Bernard Montalvan, directeur adjoint chargé du médical à la Fédération française de tennis. Les joueurs changent de pays, de continent, de climat, de fuseau horaire. L'organisme tient, mais quand on a un cartilage qui s'effrite ou un tendon qui s'effiloche, cela ne prend pas trois semaines à se remettre." Pour Amélie Mauresmo, "la fatigue vient aussi du changement constant de balles et de surfaces", auquel "il est difficile de s'adapter".
Harmoniser, réaménager tout en gardant une attractivité liée à la présence des vedettes, l'équation tient du casse-tête. Il faut conjuguer la réalité économique et médiatique d'un sport bien doté, courtisé par des partenaires qui s'intéressent aussi bien au circuit masculin que féminin.
Certains observateurs estiment d'ailleurs qu'un resserrement du circuit pourrait entraîner l'émergence de tournois privés pendant les nouvelles périodes de vacances.
Car il y a la réalité des joueurs : "La carrière d'un professionnel s'étend sur une dizaine d'années", note le docteur Montalvan. Une période finalement courte pour atteindre ses objectifs. "Lorsque l'on est no 1, on vise à le rester et l'on doit faire des résultats partout", estime Amélie Mauresmo.
En effet, contrairement au circuit masculin, dont le nom du no 1 mondial 2006 - Roger Federer - est connu depuis longtemps, la place, chez les femmes, est toujours vacante : elle devrait se jouer entre Amélie Mauresmo et Justine Hénin-Hardenne.
Lundi 16 octobre, la joueuse belge a repris l'entraînement. Si son état le permet, elle sera de retour pour la finale du circuit à Madrid, qui doit rassembler les huit meilleures joueuses mondiales, du 7 au 12 novembre. Si elle vient, si l'épaule d'Amélie Mauresmo tient le coup, le suspense sera alors tranché en Espagne, dernier rendez-vous de la saison avant les vacances.
Bénédicte Mathieu avec Pierre Jaxel-Truer (à Zurich)
Article paru dans l'édition du 18.10.06
La multiplication des blessures pourrait entraîner une réforme des calendriers
LE MONDE | 17.10.06 | 15h40
Justine Hénin-Hardenne, no 2 mondiale, est arrêtée depuis un mois en raison d'une déchirure musculaire au genou droit qui l'avait contrainte à déclarer forfait lors de la finale de la Fed Cup, le 17 septembre. Maria Charapova (no 3) s'est retirée du tournoi de Moscou, vendredi 13 octobre, en raison d'une blessure au pied droit. Amélie Mauresmo (no 1), bien qu'actuellement en compétition au tournoi de Zurich, termine l'année avec une épaule droite qui l'a contrainte à ne pas disputer le tournoi de Stuttgart, début octobre. La Belge Kim Clijsters (no 6), blessée au poignet droit, est absente des courts depuis des semaines...
L'élite du tennis féminin est à la peine.
En 2005, les messieurs avaient connu pareille mésaventure : les plateaux des tournois de fin de saison et les Masters de Shanghaï, la finale du circuit qui rassemble les huit meilleurs joueurs du monde, avaient été privés de Rafael Nadal, no 2 mondial, et de Marat Safine (no 5), blessés au terme d'une saison bien remplie.
Cette drôle de fin de saison a poussé l'association des joueuses professionnelles (WTA) à réagir. Vendredi 13 octobre, Larry Scott, directeur de la WTA, a annoncé que les réformes prévues pour 2010 seraient mises en place dès la saison 2009, voire pour certaines dès 2007.
Parmi ces chantiers, un raccourcissement de la saison, qui pourrait s'achever en octobre, des périodes de repos après les tournois du Grand Chelem (Australie, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, Etats-Unis), une réduction du nombre des tournois que les meilleures joueuses sont tenues de jouer (ils passeraient de 13 à 11), ou encore l'interdiction pour une joueuse qui s'est retirée d'un tournoi de prendre une invitation pour un tournoi organisé la semaine suivante.
LIMITER LE NOMBRE DE TOURNOIS
Outre l'état de santé du trio de tête de la saison 2006, Larry Scott s'appuie sur des statistiques : en 2006 ont été comptabilisés 31 abandons sur blessure parmi les dix meilleures mondiales dans les tournois de première catégorie (les "Tier I"). Il y en avait eu seulement 13 en 2005. En cinq ans, le nombre des forfaits de ce même club des dix a augmenté de 72 %. En 2006, pour la première fois, aucun des "Tier I" n'a pu avoir à l'affiche plus de six joueuses du Top 10.
Le tennis est un marathon saute-frontières pour les joueurs professionnels. Il n'est en effet pas rare de faire une bonne dizaine d'heures d'avion pour aller disputer une compétition importante avant de repartir et de traverser plusieurs fuseaux horaires pour en rejoindre une autre.
En août, l'association des joueurs professionnels (ATP) avait elle aussi annoncé une série de réformes : parmi celles-ci, une limitation des tournois du circuit dont la finale se joue au meilleur des cinq sets - les tournois du Grand Chelem restant disputés au meilleur des trois manches du premier tour à la finale.
"La cadence n'est pas raisonnable, explique Bernard Montalvan, directeur adjoint chargé du médical à la Fédération française de tennis. Les joueurs changent de pays, de continent, de climat, de fuseau horaire. L'organisme tient, mais quand on a un cartilage qui s'effrite ou un tendon qui s'effiloche, cela ne prend pas trois semaines à se remettre." Pour Amélie Mauresmo, "la fatigue vient aussi du changement constant de balles et de surfaces", auquel "il est difficile de s'adapter".
Harmoniser, réaménager tout en gardant une attractivité liée à la présence des vedettes, l'équation tient du casse-tête. Il faut conjuguer la réalité économique et médiatique d'un sport bien doté, courtisé par des partenaires qui s'intéressent aussi bien au circuit masculin que féminin.
Certains observateurs estiment d'ailleurs qu'un resserrement du circuit pourrait entraîner l'émergence de tournois privés pendant les nouvelles périodes de vacances.
Car il y a la réalité des joueurs : "La carrière d'un professionnel s'étend sur une dizaine d'années", note le docteur Montalvan. Une période finalement courte pour atteindre ses objectifs. "Lorsque l'on est no 1, on vise à le rester et l'on doit faire des résultats partout", estime Amélie Mauresmo.
En effet, contrairement au circuit masculin, dont le nom du no 1 mondial 2006 - Roger Federer - est connu depuis longtemps, la place, chez les femmes, est toujours vacante : elle devrait se jouer entre Amélie Mauresmo et Justine Hénin-Hardenne.
Lundi 16 octobre, la joueuse belge a repris l'entraînement. Si son état le permet, elle sera de retour pour la finale du circuit à Madrid, qui doit rassembler les huit meilleures joueuses mondiales, du 7 au 12 novembre. Si elle vient, si l'épaule d'Amélie Mauresmo tient le coup, le suspense sera alors tranché en Espagne, dernier rendez-vous de la saison avant les vacances.
Bénédicte Mathieu avec Pierre Jaxel-Truer (à Zurich)
Article paru dans l'édition du 18.10.06
Rafa Nadal to shoot a publicity spot in support of the 7th edition of the children's campaign 'Un juguete, Una Ilusión'
Madrid. (EUROPA PRESS).- The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is to shoot a publicity 'spot' in support of the 7th edition of the aid for children campaign, "One Toy, One Dream" ('Un juguete, Una Ilusión'), run by RNE and the 'Growing up Playing' Foundation(Fundación 'Crecer Jugando') in Estudio 7 of the Spanish Television (TVE) Prado del Rey studios.
The spot will be broadcast on TVE between 13th November this year and 5th January 2007, coinciding with the 7th edition of this aid for children campaign presided over by Spain's Princess Elena.
This year's campaign has got under way with the objective of reaching even more children in more countries in Latin America, Africa, the Near East and the Balkans through NGO's that work there on cooperation and infant care projects.
The 'One Toy, One Dream' project organized by RNE (Radio Nacional de España) and the Fundación 'Crecer Jugando' will in the next few days hand over 14,500 toys and donate 14 play centres to Nicaragua. These are from the 6th edition that has now sent 240,000 toys to a total of 14 countries.
It is the fourth year that the campaign has sent toys to Nicaragua and this year it has been done through 'Infancia Sin Fronteras' ('Childhood Without Frontiers') and the San Vicente de Paúl Sisters of Charity.
Madrid. (EUROPA PRESS).- The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is to shoot a publicity 'spot' in support of the 7th edition of the aid for children campaign, "One Toy, One Dream" ('Un juguete, Una Ilusión'), run by RNE and the 'Growing up Playing' Foundation(Fundación 'Crecer Jugando') in Estudio 7 of the Spanish Television (TVE) Prado del Rey studios.
The spot will be broadcast on TVE between 13th November this year and 5th January 2007, coinciding with the 7th edition of this aid for children campaign presided over by Spain's Princess Elena.
This year's campaign has got under way with the objective of reaching even more children in more countries in Latin America, Africa, the Near East and the Balkans through NGO's that work there on cooperation and infant care projects.
The 'One Toy, One Dream' project organized by RNE (Radio Nacional de España) and the Fundación 'Crecer Jugando' will in the next few days hand over 14,500 toys and donate 14 play centres to Nicaragua. These are from the 6th edition that has now sent 240,000 toys to a total of 14 countries.
It is the fourth year that the campaign has sent toys to Nicaragua and this year it has been done through 'Infancia Sin Fronteras' ('Childhood Without Frontiers') and the San Vicente de Paúl Sisters of Charity.
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Rafael Nadal Parera (né le 3 juin 1986 à Manacor, sur l’île de Mallorca, España) est un joueur de tennis espagnol. Il a commencé sa carrière en tant que professionnel en 2001 et fait actuellement partie de l'équipe d'Espagne de Coupe Davis qui a remporté l'épreuve en 2004. Il est actuellement classé n°2 mondial depuis le 25 juillet 2005, soit depuis plus de 150 semaines consécutives.
Son oncle Miguel Ángel fut joueur du FC Barcelone et de la sélection espagnole durant les années 1990. À l'âge de quatre ans, un autre oncle, Toni Nadal, juge que Rafael est doué pour le tennis et devient alors son entraîneur. Il a également appris à son neveu à jouer avec le bras gauche : Rafael étant naturellement droitier, Toni Nadal estimait que son revers à deux mains tirerait profit d'un bras droit fort.
Rafael Nadal est, au même titre que Björn Borg, considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs de terre battue de tous les temps, établissant en effet des records majeurs sur cette surface à seulement 21 ans. Il détient à ce jour 81 victoires consécutives sur terre battue, la plus longue série de victoires sur une seule surface de l'histoire du tennis chez les hommes. Le 8 juin 2008, il remporte son quatrième Roland Garros consécutif contre Federer en finale. Il reste donc invaincu dans ce tournoi du Grand Chelem.
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