On the 3rd of December, Rafael Nadal visited ‘La Muñoza’ aircraft installations.

Rafa had a chance to get on board of an A-340 plane that was being carefully checked by the company’s operational team and took a closer look of the aircraft where he took some photos.

Rafa also visited ‘Engine Testing Headquarters’ and Iberia’s control center where they keep their ‘In-Flight simulators’. Rafa had chance there to ‘fly’ on the simulator by conducting a series of landing and take off tests that he successfully completed!

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Here are the photos from the ATP and WTA Acapulco finals. Enjoy!

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Nicolas Almagro successfully defended his title in Acapulco after beating Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 in just one hour and 19 minutes.

Almagro, became the first man to successfully defend a Mexico Open title since Thomas Muster won four straight from 1993 to 96, when the tournament was held at Mexico City.

"I think the key to the match was my serve," Almagro told reporters.

"My mind has also been strong this week and helped me overcome my issues with my shoulder which I've been battling these past few weeks. This has helped me gain the self confidence I needed after six tough months of injury last year."

World number 10 Monfils was disappointed with his performance.

"When I get to the final I have a hard time," he said. "Today in particular I didn't handle it well. I wasn't aggressive enough but it's something I will work on and hopefully get better at."


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Venus Williams defeated Flavia Pennetta 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the WTA Acapulco Open to win her second title in as many weeks.

Venus won her 10th match in a row and her 20th in 21 starts, overpowering the Italian second seed for her 41st career title.

"I started the week very tough, I had such difficult matches - three three-setters in a row, each more difficult than the last," said Williams.

"I think I deserved this win tonight. I played hard all week and tonight my serve and my game all came together.


"I loved coming to Mexico and winning my 41st title here. I hope to be back next year to defend it."


Pennetta was playing her sixth straight final in Acapulco, and is now 2-4 in those (winning in 2005 and 2008 but finishing runner-up in 2004, 2006, 2007 and now 2009). Flavia is now 6-9 overall in Tour singles finals.

"What happened to me? Venus Williams is what happened to me. The No.5 player in the world is what happened to me!" joked Pennetta, after being asked what happened to her. "She was just playing so strong, serving so well, it was hard to fight against her power. I didn’t feel I played badly, she just overpowered me.

"I am not sad to leave like this. I had a great week, reaching the final again. The people here are so nice, they do everything to make the players feel at home, and I feel like this is my second home. The best fans are in Acapulco and I really appreciate their support. All credit to Venus for playing a great match."


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Jelena Jankovic and Maria Sharapova practicing at Nick Bollettieri's Academy on Friday afternoon February 27th 2009.

ATP World No. 3 Novak Djokovic reflects on his victory at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic wins his first ATP World Tour title of the season after defeating David Ferrer.