He's Like The Grinch That Stole Christmas.

Seriously, I don't even get it.

Why must he insist on being a buzzkill?

See?

It's like having really good sex with your partner and suddenly Robert Pattinson just pops outside your window.

Oh well. He helped them get the trophy. I guess it's worth it.

...or not.

I kid, I kid. This is worth A LOT:

Congrats Spain on the consecutive Davis Cup wins! Oh, and the hot lot of you are always welcome to pop outside my window anytime. Aside from the Grinch, obvs.

MONTREAL: Rafa's Return A Walkover (+Interview Video)

Rafa is through to Rogers Cup third round after the much anticipated return match with David Ferrer lasted only 36 minutes.

Ironically, Daveed and his sexy tongue* retired because of his knees. Understandably, Rafa was full of compassion for Daveed.

About the match: I really can't say much, he was not tested in the least. I did feel that Rafa's movement was cautious, though not overtly so. He was stepping gingerly and didn't look very fluid. For a starter match it was good, although it felt more like a practice session.

Poor Daveed, he was pissed off even at the very beginning of the match because his knee tape kept unraveling. He called the trainer a few times, and in the end it was not to be.

Rafa's next match will be on Friday, against Pesky Petz or Philip Petzschner who barely squeezed through his second round match against Tommy Robredo. The scoreline was 76(3), 76(4). The nickname Pesky Petz was earned because he has made a few upsets lately according to some of my online friends. Well, let's hope he will not be terribly pesky tomorrow. I can't find a picture of Pesky so here's another one of Rafa.

To end this post on a sweet note, a video of last night's after match interview, found by RafaNadalUnofficial.

*Has anyone noticed how fond Daveed seems of licking his upper lip and thus, putting his tongue on display? I am not averse of nor crazy for him, but if he keeps doing that I might have to start stalking him online for videos of the aforementioned sexy tongue in action. Careful, Daveed!

BARCELONA OPEN: Pool Toss!!

How fun does that look??

Thanks Miri!

BARCELONA OPEN: Champagne War!!

That trophy sure is heavy - I hope Rafa didn't pull something while holding it aloft his head. And why did I never noticed before - sweaty David = sexy David? And all that aside, couldn't they have made a bigger plate for him? Geez, compared to the humongous winner's trophy, the runner up's was just reeking of cruelty.  It must really suck to be born a clay courter in the reign of Rafael Nadal. Anyways, the whole trophy ceremoy was just a carousel of cuteness, even if I didn't understand a thing. Enjoy.

BARCELONA OPEN: 2 for 2, 5 for 5.

Rafito wins! As if it was gonna be the other way round. He won 62, 75 against Dabid Ferrer. In the second Ferru was playing briliantly. Too bad Rafa is, well, Rafa.

Rafa so happy.

Nothing much to say about the match really. Bring on Rome.

Total adorableness.

Bye, Barcelona. See you next year. Might be 6 for 6 then.

BARCELONA OPEN: Rafa Might Actually Bring The Ugly VW Home

So all that expectation of Rafa vs Kolya boiled down to nothing. Rafa won easily 63, 62, and he is through to his fifth consecutive final in Barcelona.

To be honest it's getting kinda boring. Can no one give him a real challenge? Sure, Nole the Smurf King took him to 3 sets last week, but last week he was not his best, yes? This week he kinda is, and the result is mindblowingly boring matches. Although I say that with the greatest compliments to him, I really want some exciting matches soon. I mean, there's no drama whatsoever! That's like watching one of Kate Winslet's Oscar winning movies to me.

Meeting him in the final and trying to wrestle the ugly VW off Rafa's hands is David Ferrer, who won over Gonzo in 3 sets. Yep, last year's finalist right here in Barcelona. Yes, Dabid might be great on clay, and on the stuff he might triple his actual tennis abilities but no way in hell is he getting past Rafa. I mean, let's be realistic here. But who knows. Maybe we'll have a surprise on court tomorrow.

Anyhow, Rafa seems happy enough, so that's enough for me.

And because this picture is like, five kinds of awesome:

Btw, this ugly VW I'm talking about is the Volkswagen on display at the corner of the center court in Barcelona. I'm guessing it's what he winner would bring home. I'm sorry, but it's so ugly it offends me. How is that thing supposed to be an incentive?

/rant

Los Príncipes Del Tenis Español: Are We Sure They're Humans?

Surely mere humans wouldn't be so tempting.

Spanish tennis hunks on the Spanish Elle!

Did I ever say anything bad about Nando? My bad. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

*sigh*

When did Tommy get so dreamy looking?

Ferru looks better off than on court, yes? 'Specially with the shirt off.

Unfortunately we don't really have a good picture of shirtless Almagro.
I know, it's a crime.

Does anyone ever wonder why Feli chose tennis instead of modelling?

Om nom nom nom.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love tiny, polcadot boxers? 

I don't know who that is lying on the sand, but Ferru's (huge and white) thighs are blinding me in a totally good way.

Is this the guys' version of pillow fight? A pillow case fight? 
Inquiring mind wants to know, because my appreciation is all woman.

(Not that a man's appreciation wouldn't be as strong, but that line sounds funnier in my head.) 

Tommy fought a bloody battle with the coconut tree to be on camera, and he lost.

So did Nico.

Feli is taking this photoshoot very seriously.

I swear, the first thing that popped into my head with this picture was "Baywatch".

We start with Nando and we close with Nando.
Hubba hubba and all that.

But, okay, so you got all of these men... but no Rafa. Epic fail.

Thanks to GreatTennisPhotos for the links!