Well even though Nadal is back on tour (and doing well), he's been talking about more serious stuff, like doping. Again. In Spain, there has been something called "Operation Puerto" where Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes was found as the mastermind of a network of doping. A small number of cyclists has been named or found guilty by blood tests, but there are certainly more. Rafa wants all the cyclists to be named to clear the air on Spanish sports. He says "We need to clean everything up. I believe this doctor has worked with foreign athletes but because he is Spanish it is Spanish sport that is being prejudiced." Doping seems to be becoming a more and more relevant issue, which is not a good thing. I've said this before, but if sports continues this way, soon the people competing will barely be human.
Another thing about Rafa, he is doing well in Chile, but his aim right now is not to win. He just wants his knees to feel good. He says it's actually logical for him to lose right now and he's waiting to get back into shape for the clay court season. He's seeking his 8th French Open Victory.
Also in Davis Cup, Spain has lost to Canada, with a depleted team missing their top 4 players. It's a shame. Spain was last years Davis Cup champions.
This is random, but David Nalbandian is trying to unite his Argentinian team to do well in the Davis Cup. He's one of my favorite players on tour even if he did kick a line judge and everything. He probably has the best technical strokes and is the most underachieving player I've ever seen. I really wish he could do a little better because he has so much talent.
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