Comments on: RAFAEL NADAL IS WEARING WHAT OUTFIT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN? http://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/ Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:22:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-23623 M Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:25:11 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-23623 Well, we got that, yes? Roger looked like a Neapolitan gelato this summer in Cincy, with his strawberry shirt, chocolate headband, and vanilla wristbands. Well, we got that, yes? Roger looked like a Neapolitan gelato this summer in Cincy, with his strawberry shirt, chocolate headband, and vanilla wristbands.

]]> By: Rafael Nadal - Pagina 17 - Forum Sport365http://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12461 Rafael Nadal - Pagina 17 - Forum Sport365 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:54:08 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12461 [...] echipament a lui Rafa de la AO 2010 RAFAEL NADAL IS WEARING WHAT OUTFIT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN? | GOTOTENNIS __________________ Rafa Nadal [...] [...] echipament a lui Rafa de la AO 2010 RAFAEL NADAL IS WEARING WHAT OUTFIT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN? | GOTOTENNIS __________________ Rafa Nadal [...]

]]> By: Bryanhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12423 Bryan Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:35:02 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12423 My God, looks like something you'd design on a sporting episode of Project Runway, then get eliminated for. I'll retain what I really think until I see him wearing and moving in it. My God, looks like something you’d design on a sporting episode of Project Runway, then get eliminated for. I’ll retain what I really think until I see him wearing and moving in it.

]]> By: Cherylhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12347 Cheryl Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:05:06 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12347 I loved Rafa's pink at the French Open and also his green & black (or very dark navy) looks awesome too!! I loved Rafa’s pink at the French Open and also his green & black (or very dark navy) looks awesome too!!

]]> By: Alice Marblehttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12325 Alice Marble Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:21:00 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12325 The Canadian newspaper of record, the "Globe and Mail," linked to this post. You rock and rule, ff. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/match-tough/rogers-cup-to-revamp/article1406304/ The Canadian newspaper of record, the “Globe and Mail,” linked to this post. You rock and rule, ff.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/match-tough/rogers-cup-to-revamp/article1406304/

]]> By: Hesterhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12304 Hester Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:01:09 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12304 Hi freakyfrites, I agree with you, I think it will look much better once he puts it on. At end of the day it doesn't really matter what everybody thinks, it's impossible to cater for everyones' taste!!!I guess as long as Rafa is happy with it, I'm happy!!!! Hi freakyfrites, I agree with you, I think it will look much better once he puts it on. At end of the day it doesn’t really matter what everybody thinks, it’s impossible to cater for everyones’ taste!!!I guess as long as Rafa is happy with it, I’m happy!!!!

]]> By: LilyPophttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12301 LilyPop Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:39:39 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12301 AAWWWW! Sherbert Rafa! He's sure to make me feel all refreshed and happy in the scorching heat of Australia! He's sure to look absolutely ADORBZ in it and judging by Seda's avatar...! <3 <3 <3 Even though I haven't been a fan of the change to sleeves, collar and buttons. And I haven't been a fan of the checkered shorts either, I can't help but feel that as long as he is healthy, happy and playing kick-ass tennis then that is all that matters. His 2009 AO outfit was without a doubt the BEST tennis outfit of the year. It was so daring, youthful, unique and sexy...just like the man himself. I for one prefer something new and for a little risk to be taken rather than sticking to what is safe and so tired that is should be committed to a retirement home. What I can't wait to see (or NOT) is that group of guys (I'm sure you can all relate to this) that think they're Rafael Nadal. They ALWAYS show up to the tennis courts in Rafa's latest gear, sporting their headbands, Vamos! fist pumps, lasso forehan, and think they are charming the ladies off the court with their smiles, eyebrows and chivalry. Isn't it so wonderful how we have such a great role model in Rafa? Whether it be for the 5 year old boys and girls or the 50-65 year old men? I'm sure they will look just smashing in their outfits and I'm sure I will die laughing after catching a glimpse of them. :D :D :D Bottom line, VAMOS RAFA! You're Hott and handsome and a sweetheart. Wear what you want, as long as you enjoy yourself, try your best, dazzle us with your ZOMG tennis and kick serious ass: I'm Khappy! :D AAWWWW! Sherbert Rafa! He’s sure to make me feel all refreshed and happy in the scorching heat of Australia! He’s sure to look absolutely ADORBZ in it and judging by Seda’s avatar…! <3 <3 <3

Even though I haven't been a fan of the change to sleeves, collar and buttons. And I haven't been a fan of the checkered shorts either, I can't help but feel that as long as he is healthy, happy and playing kick-ass tennis then that is all that matters.

His 2009 AO outfit was without a doubt the BEST tennis outfit of the year. It was so daring, youthful, unique and sexy…just like the man himself.

I for one prefer something new and for a little risk to be taken rather than sticking to what is safe and so tired that is should be committed to a retirement home.

What I can't wait to see (or NOT) is that group of guys (I'm sure you can all relate to this) that think they're Rafael Nadal. They ALWAYS show up to the tennis courts in Rafa's latest gear, sporting their headbands, Vamos! fist pumps, lasso forehan, and think they are charming the ladies off the court with their smiles, eyebrows and chivalry.

Isn't it so wonderful how we have such a great role model in Rafa? Whether it be for the 5 year old boys and girls or the 50-65 year old men?

I'm sure they will look just smashing in their outfits and I'm sure I will die laughing after catching a glimpse of them. :D :D :D

Bottom line, VAMOS RAFA! You're Hott and handsome and a sweetheart. Wear what you want, as long as you enjoy yourself, try your best, dazzle us with your ZOMG tennis and kick serious ass: I'm Khappy! :D

]]> By: Lovekosifedhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12290 Lovekosifed Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:48:09 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12290 I suppose his opponents are meant to be distracted by those eye-hurting orange-fuchsia shirt and ... **GASP!**... checkered monstrosities. Seriously, Nike--either you keep Roger boring or make Rafa look like a clown on the court. Why not throw in some curly wigs and big shoes to complete the look? I suppose his opponents are meant to be distracted by those eye-hurting orange-fuchsia shirt and … **GASP!**… checkered monstrosities.

Seriously, Nike–either you keep Roger boring or make Rafa look like a clown on the court. Why not throw in some curly wigs and big shoes to complete the look?

]]> By: ClayBusterhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12289 ClayBuster Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:24:51 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12289 If there's ONE person on the entirity of Planet Earth being able to pull this off (ehm, yeah. You know what I mean ;)), it must be Rafa! I like the orange shirt very much. Pants... well. I guess it takes some time to get used to. But then, I'm one of those Rafa fans who thought he looked absolutely adorable in that Pink RG shirt, and who is actually very glad that he ditched the sleeveless, so I guess I don't really fit in with the majority. Heh. I don't work for Nike, so don't complain to me, LOL. If there’s ONE person on the entirity of Planet Earth being able to pull this off (ehm, yeah. You know what I mean ;) ), it must be Rafa!
I like the orange shirt very much. Pants… well. I guess it takes some time to get used to.
But then, I’m one of those Rafa fans who thought he looked absolutely adorable in that Pink RG shirt, and who is actually very glad that he ditched the sleeveless, so I guess I don’t really fit in with the majority. Heh. I don’t work for Nike, so don’t complain to me, LOL.

]]> By: lk28http://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12283 lk28 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:34:44 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12283 I think Rafa's outfits are meant to distract his opponents. Who can see the ball when he's wearing those tan latticed shorts? He'll definitely fill them out well, though. I think Rafa’s outfits are meant to distract his opponents. Who can see the ball when he’s wearing those tan latticed shorts? He’ll definitely fill them out well, though.

]]> By: Kristinhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12272 Kristin Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:44:01 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12272 I couldn't vote on the poll because there wasn't an "All of the above" option! I do think the outfit is Rafatastic because it's soooo like him to wear something that nasty, but at the end of the day, he's still a hunk. I couldn’t vote on the poll because there wasn’t an “All of the above” option! I do think the outfit is Rafatastic because it’s soooo like him to wear something that nasty, but at the end of the day, he’s still a hunk.

]]> By: freakyfrittershttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12271 freakyfritters Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:59:53 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12271 Disaster? More like vomit comet straight from a 70's acid trip. Those Nike designer's better stop droppin A while they are working and come up with some real shorts. Ughh...really awful shorts. Feel bad for Rafa. Makes him look like Mr. Furly from Three's A Company. Disaster? More like vomit comet straight from a 70′s acid trip. Those Nike designer’s better stop droppin A while they are working and come up with some real shorts. Ughh…really awful shorts.
Feel bad for Rafa. Makes him look like Mr. Furly from Three’s A Company.

]]> By: Sammyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12267 Sammy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:44:35 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12267 hehe, I think part of Rafa thinks we're all crazy for caring so much about his clothes. These are two of my favorite vids of him addressing the clothes issue. 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1HWN06QoE (his initial concern about "fans didn't like" was just too precious. Then it's adorable how he just shrugs it off and is all like "it's about the tennis". <3 I admit, I was a bit heartbroken when I first saw him in sleeves, I felt...betrayed somehow... I can't explain it..) 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNVJJJDn_A&feature=player_embedded (Jim Courier even makes him flex because accorinding to Jim "a woman told him she missed him in sleevless and missed seeing his arms" Yeah. RIGHT Jim. ;D) But Rafa, it's all your fault you know. We care about EVERYTHING involving you. I remember he was drinking something out of a bottle during a presser and the interviewer was all "what is that you're drinking there Rafa?" Rafa was sort of surprised at the question, he just shrugged, flashed his shy smile and said "vaneeeya milkshake" (that's Rafa speak for "vanilla milkshake") Then the whole press room broke out into giggles and he just smiled at them sweetly. I'm sure he was shaking his head from side to side internally thinking "these people are slightly loco". :D :D Heck, they even made him explain a blister on his finger once. The interviewer sounded so concerned that Rafa patiently indulged him by giving a clear explanation on what it was and how he got it and how it wasn't so serious. I shouldn't talk though, I'm one of those fans that freaked out about his new hair cut and sent e-mails. Yeah, Rafa, we're crazy about you. Deal with it. hehe, I think part of Rafa thinks we’re all crazy for caring so much about his clothes. These are two of my favorite vids of him addressing the clothes issue.

1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1HWN06QoE
(his initial concern about “fans didn’t like” was just too precious. Then it’s adorable how he just shrugs it off and is all like “it’s about the tennis”. <3 I admit, I was a bit heartbroken when I first saw him in sleeves, I felt…betrayed somehow… I can't explain it..)

2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNVJJJDn_A&feature=player_embedded
(Jim Courier even makes him flex because accorinding to Jim "a woman told him she missed him in sleevless and missed seeing his arms" Yeah. RIGHT Jim. ;D)

But Rafa, it's all your fault you know. We care about EVERYTHING involving you. I remember he was drinking something out of a bottle during a presser and the interviewer was all "what is that you're drinking there Rafa?"

Rafa was sort of surprised at the question, he just shrugged, flashed his shy smile and said "vaneeeya milkshake" (that's Rafa speak for "vanilla milkshake") Then the whole press room broke out into giggles and he just smiled at them sweetly. I'm sure he was shaking his head from side to side internally thinking "these people are slightly loco". :D :D

Heck, they even made him explain a blister on his finger once. The interviewer sounded so concerned that Rafa patiently indulged him by giving a clear explanation on what it was and how he got it and how it wasn't so serious.

I shouldn't talk though, I'm one of those fans that freaked out about his new hair cut and sent e-mails. Yeah, Rafa, we're crazy about you. Deal with it.

]]> By: Sammyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12266 Sammy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:22:44 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12266 I liked Tommy in his outfits to. Though, seeing as he isn't exactly mister personlity and charisma, the classic look combined with his flat state of being only made the "classic" turn to "boring". I hope they don't go too "classic" with Djokovic. He's 23, it wouldn't suit him. I SO agree with you on the whole Adidas thing! Remember the onslaught of BLUE?! And those smurf shoes?! *shudders* It was an epidemic! I had a nightmare that ALL of the players were going to sport those shirts and sneakers (including Rafa and Fed *shrieks*) I'm dying to see what they do with Murray. I think Adidas is a bit cheap on the new design thing. Not only are they putting Nando in hideous outfits next year ('tis the trend these days) but they don't ever update him! He wore the same shirts throughout the whole year! He even "recycled" some of his old shirts from way back when. I liked Tommy in his outfits to. Though, seeing as he isn’t exactly mister personlity and charisma, the classic look combined with his flat state of being only made the “classic” turn to “boring”. I hope they don’t go too “classic” with Djokovic. He’s 23, it wouldn’t suit him.

I SO agree with you on the whole Adidas thing! Remember the onslaught of BLUE?! And those smurf shoes?! *shudders* It was an epidemic! I had a nightmare that ALL of the players were going to sport those shirts and sneakers (including Rafa and Fed *shrieks*) I’m dying to see what they do with Murray.

I think Adidas is a bit cheap on the new design thing. Not only are they putting Nando in hideous outfits next year (’tis the trend these days) but they don’t ever update him! He wore the same shirts throughout the whole year! He even “recycled” some of his old shirts from way back when.

]]> By: Sammyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/12/14/rafael-nadal-is-wearing-what-to-the-australian-open/#comment-12265 Sammy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:15:32 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=14678#comment-12265 Hehhe, Missy, I love how you refer to Federer as "Rafa's man" and you refer to Rafa as "Federer's kid bro". So cute! Also, I commend you on your Nike-hating-with-passion. I can relate. Fingers crossed they actually LISTEN to their fans/consumers. HA! Anywho, I suppose I'm a bit in the minority here. I just love Rafa in colors, he's blessed with such beautiful skin and a gorgeous skin tone that colors just look THUD! on him! I'm sort of torn because I agree with your sentiments but at the same time I've decided to just wait and see Rafa in the outfit. He has a way of making anything look good. As for Federer, like with regards to Rafa's shorts (and the presense of sleeves - though no collar! So THAT'S a plus!) I'm a bit disspointed. I just feel that Nike are sort of skimping on Fed's attire and aren't really putting much thought and creativity into it. I think that if Nike doesn't make the adjutments then I'm all for Rafa and Fed switching outfits for the heck of it. Though, I think if I saw Rafa without color I'd cry. Seeing Fed IN color would make me smile! Hehhe, Missy, I love how you refer to Federer as “Rafa’s man” and you refer to Rafa as “Federer’s kid bro”. So cute!

Also, I commend you on your Nike-hating-with-passion. I can relate. Fingers crossed they actually LISTEN to their fans/consumers. HA!

Anywho, I suppose I’m a bit in the minority here. I just love Rafa in colors, he’s blessed with such beautiful skin and a gorgeous skin tone that colors just look THUD! on him! I’m sort of torn because I agree with your sentiments but at the same time I’ve decided to just wait and see Rafa in the outfit. He has a way of making anything look good.

As for Federer, like with regards to Rafa’s shorts (and the presense of sleeves – though no collar! So THAT’S a plus!) I’m a bit disspointed. I just feel that Nike are sort of skimping on Fed’s attire and aren’t really putting much thought and creativity into it.

I think that if Nike doesn’t make the adjutments then I’m all for Rafa and Fed switching outfits for the heck of it. Though, I think if I saw Rafa without color I’d cry. Seeing Fed IN color would make me smile!

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