The Australian Open men’s semifinal between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Rafael Nadal will be 100% pure beef.
Their only meeting was in last year’s U.S. Open. Nadal won that one in straight sets.
Whet your appetite: More pictures after the cut…
Tsonga after his win against Mikhail Youzhny.
Rafa practicing before the start of the tournament (last week).
(photos by Getty Images)
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January 22, 2008 at 8:10 pm |
Is it just me, or have things become a little more homo-erotic around here as of late, Erwin? Hey, I’m certainly not complaining!
January 22, 2008 at 8:13 pm |
it’s happened before. cyclical, perhaps š
January 22, 2008 at 8:16 pm |
Actually, that is anabolic steroids, hGH and insulin.
Not organic beef.
You knew that.
Oh, and plenty of EPO (Aranesp) and blood dope too.
January 22, 2008 at 8:44 pm |
that is the most hilarious spam comment ever.
January 22, 2008 at 9:54 pm |
I could learn about the human muscular system by looking at Nadal.
January 23, 2008 at 8:45 am |
Seriously, Danielle — I’d forgotten that the latissimus dorsi existed!
January 24, 2008 at 4:47 am |
Its okaii Nadal ur still mi hero even if u didnt win against Tsongo.. i still love u..
January 24, 2008 at 4:02 pm |
Oh shit, bet the ball, be the ball. I want to be the ball.
January 25, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
soooo hot!
January 26, 2008 at 12:53 pm |
OH DEAR GOD. This makes me weak. Rafa is so buff it’s unreal. Ooooohhh, and the glossy sweat on his arms… *passes out*
February 26, 2008 at 5:34 pm |
[…] And this streaker, who made a statement at the Rotterdam final, is exactly why I am not vegan. Someone get him some beef! […]
February 26, 2008 at 5:39 pm |
[…] And this streaker, who made a statement at the Rotterdam final, is exactly why I am not vegan. Improper nutrition would lead me to do redundant things like writing “Vegan Streaker” on myself — as if the crowd could confuse me as a linesman. When he gets out of jail, can someone get him some beef! […]
July 8, 2008 at 7:51 pm |
Nadal is a unit š
MARRY ME RAFAAAAA (LLLLLL)
June 7, 2009 at 1:19 pm |
I think everyone wants to be married to Rafa *.*
June 30, 2009 at 2:36 pm |
OMG I am totally mad about Jo. When he’s playing there is nothing around me that can keep me away from my TV. I am in love with him. Oh I want to marry hiiiiiiiiiim. He is perfect.
January 23, 2010 at 3:44 am |
mmmh TSONGA. I’ve got a crush. Thanks for the beefcake š
February 17, 2010 at 1:23 pm |
Keep up the great work!.