He'll go out there to fine-tune his serve.. he'll probably demolish his first adversary.

Im not worried about Rafa, he'll be fine!!

VAMOS Rafa!!!!

In Miami, Rafa will be introduced as the face of Bacardi's "Champions Drink Responsibly" campaign. Nadal urges consumers to enjoy drinking in moderation and to tell their friends where the line is. :)

<<Bacardi chooses Nadal as ambassador.
The Miami Herald has learned that the Number 1 ranked tennis player in the world and winner of nine Grand Slam titles will be introduced late Tuesday as the face of Bacardi's "Champions Drink Responsibly" campaign during an event at the New World Symphony space on Miami Beach.
In one of the first ads, Nadal emphasizes the importance of knowing when you and your friends have had enough to drink. The ad shows Nadal holding his tennis racquet over an empty spirits glass with the message, "I'd always tell my friends where the line is."
"I enjoy socializing with my friends and family and drinking responsibly is important no matter what your game is," Nadal said in a statement. "That is why I'm teaming up with Bacardi Limited as I want to take the lead in promoting social responsibility to fans and consumers around the world." /---/
In another ad, Nadal urges consumers to enjoy drinking in moderation, emphasizing that quality is what's important, not quantity. Nadal is shown holding his hands up in a "Time Out" sign next to an almost finished drink. The ad features the message, "I try to beat everyone at tennis, not at drinking."


Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/22/2128425/bacardi-chooses-nadal-as-ambassador.html#ixzz1HM5saTak

I am hoping that Rafa will sort out his serving problems with the help of Uncle Toni and be able to go out and win his first title in Miami! Good luck, Rafa!

Augustina,

I think that's wonderful for Rafa! It's a very worthwhile and important message that needs to be sent to young people. I am so happy that he will be a part of this campaign.

Thanks again for keeping us informed!

Yes, as long as there's no injuries and that first serve is sorted - (just above 20% ..indeed) then he should have no problems reaching the final.

I for one want him to rematch up with Djokovic in the final, he would be so determined to make amends for the collapse in the 2nd and 3rd set of Inidan Wells

On Wednesday, tennis players play a football match to raise funds for Japan.

<<Tennis stars play soccer for Japan.
After playing an exhibition match in Bogota, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have in mind an act of solidarity which will take place on Wednesday in Miami, a football match between players and supporters of Fort Laurerdale Strikers players to raise funds for those affected by natural disasters in Japan.
The match involves players of Spain Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer, the Frenchman Richard Gasquet, the Serbs Victor Troicki and Novak Djokovic, the Briton Andy Murray, the Cyprian Marcos Baghdatis, the Austrian Jürgen Melzer and the Japanese Kei Nishikori, who will take part in this meeting with a special thought about the friends and families affected in the homeland.
The match will take place on the football field Ransom Everglades on Wednesday at 19:00 local time, coinciding with the start of the 1000 Miami Masters, followed by a dinner and charity auction.>>
[ Marca, 22/03/2011.Translation via Google.]

Well I hope none of them sustain any injuries during the footie.

I hope Rafa is good and ready for Miami.


Vamos Rafa!

soccer is obviously not American favorite...no players from USA, although one would think they should get involved since it is American tournament...lol..