Comments on: TENNIS GOSSIP: RAFAEL NADAL PLANNING TO PROPOSE TO XISCA

By: Mila

Mila — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:32:33 +0000

I remember Rafa was supposed to go fishing with pals, they would do it while he was in Asia for both Malaysia Open and Masters Shanghai.
Rafa is still young, I don't think he wants to get married too soon. He's such a dedicated athlete and always focuses in his tennis carreer. That's the only truth. Anything else is just… gossip.

By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:48:38 +0000

I agree that some things can do harm or are just in poor taste. For example, I personally did not post much about Rafa's parents' divorce (or that of Melanie Oudin's parents) because I think that family tragedies are intensely personal and people should be left alone to deal with them. But a silly story (the newspaper even admits it's just speculation) about Rafa's love life probably does little more than raise his public profile and gain him more fans and sponsorship money. If that's an annoyance of being an international sports superstar, I'd take it!

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:59:42 +0000

Rarely is gossip sweet and lighthearted. Rafa has asked the media to "not comment" on his personal life. This sort of nonsense may do more harm than we know.

By: patzin

patzin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:01:08 +0000

All rumors and such, but 3 bedrooms for 2 people – a little excessive. Fishing with buds makes more sense. The cost – exaggerated? Expensive fishing trip.

By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:13:29 +0000

Oh and just to clarify for readers — when I call something "Gossip" I really do mean that it is just gossip! Stories like these are fun and harmless. Unlike gossip about steroids and stuff like that, which I do not encourage at all!

By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:05:45 +0000

Thanks for the info, Girl from MI!

But now a new rumor will start – Rafa and Xisca are on the skids!

(Just kidding!)

By: girl from mi

girl from mi — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:01:40 +0000

These are false rumors. Rafa had booked this far in advanced, as fishing excursion for him and 12 of his buddies.

By: Tabby

Tabby — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:05:03 +0000

I believe this was started by The Daily Express, the UK paper that is still obsessed with Princess Diana and the various conspiracies around her death. Just so you know…

By: cici

cici — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:27:30 +0000

awwwww, they look so in love! heck, i hope they DO get engaged, married, and start a family!! rafa, the fedophile, is just taking after rog! lol

By: Alice Marble

Alice Marble — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:27:25 +0000

I agree with you that it's probably gossip, and if he wants three bedrooms and three butlers — well he's a rich kid.

But I'm a Romantic. It's not like they're 18, and if they want to get married because they're in love I say go for it. I really don't think his game would suffer, she could have a career, and they could have a long, happy marriage. "Ordinary" Peeps do it all the time.

Probably gossip.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:52:01 +0000

Yes, my comments should usually be taken with a grain of salt…except when discussing how wonderful Roger is, of course!

By: fae

fae — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:38:18 +0000

I think this is all just gossssip! Sure he wanted a romantic getaway with his lovely girl but I am sure thats it! Rafa is too young and doesn't seem the type to get married yet, besides she has her career and Rafa his it would be pointless and I am sure Rafa being a pragmatist knows what he is doing, he is only 23 and has much tennis ahead of him! God bless him, he is totally adoreable!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:14:40 +0000

I hope Rafa does whatever makes him the happiest.

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:36:07 +0000

Yes, and Andre was 30+ years old, not 23. Remember the discussion is about Rafa, not Roger.

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:20:13 +0000

Your right! We shall see…………