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Rafael Nadal Credits Success To Living In A World of Clay
theonion.com — "This is partially because the slower surface suits my style, plays to my strong forehand, and allows me to best use my energy. And it is partially because I have embraced the fundamental, life-giving clay —the substance from which God formed all men—and taken it into the deepest aspects of my very being."
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- burchie2, on 03/24/2008, -1/+2Well, regardless, he certainly is very good on clay.
- rikwakefield, on 03/24/2008, -1/+16He must be a Clayentologist.
- zspade, on 03/24/2008, -12/+4Who?
- trispear, on 03/24/2008, -6/+4Wackjob.
- markoa, on 03/24/2008, -0/+7Ancient article. Everybody knows he's doing best on clay.
...In the most recent tournament in Indian Wells, he lost in semifinals against Đoković. - Speedy7, on 03/24/2008, -1/+8From the Onion. I believed it until he started to eat clay.
- rdoger6424, on 03/24/2008, -0/+1People drink clay
- barkus, on 03/24/2008, -0/+1LOL, I only read half of it and thought he was just a weird and interesting guy obsessed with clay. Glad I read your comment... I read the rest and it's a pretty hilarious article.
- shahadar, on 03/24/2008, -6/+11Am I the only one who read it as Ralf Nader?
- steelclash84, on 03/24/2008, -0/+2Unfortunately, no.
- Salomas, on 03/24/2008, -3/+2He must have inhaled a head full and now it's gone and clogged up his brain!
- devonkeale, on 03/24/2008, -3/+1I remember reading this article like 1 or 2 years ago... in PRINT. Man, those were the days.
- contact287, on 03/24/2008, -1/+10I always get half way through an article going "damn these people are crazy" when I remember to look up and see that its from the Onion.
- myass666mlong, on 03/24/2008, -8/+1someone plz slap that spanish ugly piece of *****
- br0ken1128, on 03/24/2008, -0/+7Sad that it wasn't until he took the clay and started rubbing it on his face and scalp saying "Yes clay, yes" that I figured maybe this wasn't real.. I need coffee.. damn you onion!
- sithie, on 03/24/2008, -3/+2tsonga > all
- beautifulbeast, on 03/24/2008, -4/+1In fact, these have to be the most interesting words I've ever heard Rafa Nadal say.
- RowersAlmanac, on 03/24/2008, -1/+1Before things got really bizarre, I was just confused about how eloquent his quotes were. I didn't remember Nadal going bonkers with the rhetoric.
- dip03, on 03/24/2008, -0/+4Federer says "I worry about him, especially since he was treated twice last winter in Barcelona for clay inhalation"
- Powerfan5000, on 03/24/2008, -0/+2This was written a year ago.
- cloak419, on 03/24/2008, -0/+1lolwut.
- kickingback77, on 04/11/2008, -0/+0Does he also eat clay as part of his diet?
http://www.tennisplaza.com - novenator, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1Hillarious article! But in all sincerity, Rafael Nadal is a treat to watch. His playing style is quite unique and athletic. He can chase down balls that normally would fly past most professional players and hit them back for winners with great frequency. Unfortunately, HOW he plays the game will ultimately wear out his body, so his career will undoubtedly be a short one. While he is still on the court, make a point to check him out.
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