Rogers Cup 2009: Rafael Nadal starts training for Montreal comeback

World number two Rafael Nadal has started training for a major comeback in next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal after being sidelined for almost two months due to knee injury. The Spaniard lost the number one ranking after pulling out of Wimbledon where he was the defending champion. His rival Roger Federer won his 15th career Grand Slam title in the said grasscourt tournament and eventually reclaimed the top ranking. The last match Nadal played was in the French Open fourth round

Dark side of a champion. From Sarah. Thanks.

SARAH I didn’t want to post it – because I don’t believe. But… it does fit here. The Illustrated – 11.02.2009 The controversy The dark side of a champion Written by Blaise Calame Rafael Nadal, the era of suspicion Superhuman performance, strikes from elsewhere, a physical Gladiator: in 22 years, the Spanish tennis over the planet. But is it flawless? Her young career is fraught with gray areas. Melbourne, 1 February 2009. Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his first Australian Open aft