August 25.2010, New York, U.S.A
It’s not the first, nor the last time you will see Rafa Nadal in company of Francis Roig instead of uncle Toni as his coach. For nearly 5 years now, Francis has been the word No.1’s right-hand during the beginning of the American hard-court season while Toni enjoys his yearly family break.
During the tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal, as well as the week prior to the US Open is usually the period when they work together. This year, Rafel Maymò and PR Manager, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo were also in the team supporting Rafa during these last 3 weeks and they are now in New York ready to support their No.1 man.
Francis Roig is 42 years old, he used to be ranked inside the top 60 players in the world and in doubles (his main discipline) he was able to win 9 titles in his career. He retired from professional tennis in 2010 and has been working with other players (like Alberto Berasategui, Albert Costa and Feliciano López) ever since.
At the moment, he is the Technical Director at the Barcelona Total Tennis Academy (BBT) where they focus on the development of players and tennis schools.
(www.barcelonatotaltennis.com)
Toni Nadal will arrive in the Big Apple today, but it’s still uncertain when he will hit the courts with his nephew, as it hasn’t stopped raining for two days in New York. On facebook, Rafa said yesterday that it’s been “difficult to get good practice like this”, however “It looks like today the weather forecast is better.”
Along with Toni, Rafa’s manager Carlos Costa will also be there for Nike’s 'Primetime Knockout Event’ this afternoon.
Vamos Rafa!
It’s not the first, nor the last time you will see Rafa Nadal in company of Francis Roig instead of uncle Toni as his coach. For nearly 5 years now, Francis has been the word No.1’s right-hand during the beginning of the American hard-court season while Toni enjoys his yearly family break.
During the tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal, as well as the week prior to the US Open is usually the period when they work together. This year, Rafel Maymò and PR Manager, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo were also in the team supporting Rafa during these last 3 weeks and they are now in New York ready to support their No.1 man.
Francis Roig is 42 years old, he used to be ranked inside the top 60 players in the world and in doubles (his main discipline) he was able to win 9 titles in his career. He retired from professional tennis in 2010 and has been working with other players (like Alberto Berasategui, Albert Costa and Feliciano López) ever since.
At the moment, he is the Technical Director at the Barcelona Total Tennis Academy (BBT) where they focus on the development of players and tennis schools.
(www.barcelonatotaltennis.com)
Toni Nadal will arrive in the Big Apple today, but it’s still uncertain when he will hit the courts with his nephew, as it hasn’t stopped raining for two days in New York. On facebook, Rafa said yesterday that it’s been “difficult to get good practice like this”, however “It looks like today the weather forecast is better.”
Along with Toni, Rafa’s manager Carlos Costa will also be there for Nike’s 'Primetime Knockout Event’ this afternoon.
Vamos Rafa!
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