Rafael Nadal Gets Cheeky with Juan Monaco at the Davis Cup

Rafel Nadal was happy to see his his friends from Argentina over the weekend:

"The two teams checked out the new stadium and Rafael Nadal, Spain’s number one, was clearly happy to see the Argentines, particularly Juan Monaco. Nadal gave good friend Pico a cheeky butt pinch before also embracing David Nalbandian."

Rafael Nadal's Got Back for Armani Underwear: VIDEO

Armani has released more shots of tennis superstar Rafael Nadal in the label's new underwear campaign. One more shot and some videos, AFTER THE JUMP...

Rafael Nadal Cramps Up, Slides Under Table at US Open Presser: VIDEO

Here's some rather dramatic video of yesterday's U.S. Open press conference at which Rafael Nadal, after experiencing a painful leg cramp, slid completely under the table.

The 25-year-old Spaniard would tell the Spanish reporters he has had cramping before, just never in public. He blamed the cramping on the heat Sunday and insisted he will practice today as normal. Before the incident, Nadal had seemed relaxed in discussing his match, which he had said was his best showing so far in the tournament.

Nadal had just defeated Argentine David Nalbandian in the third round.

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

First Look: Rafael Nadal for Armani Jeans and Underwear

Emporio Armani released new Steven Klein images of Rafael Nadal today for its Fall/Winter '11 jeans and underwear campaign, just in time for the U.S. Open.

Underwear shot, AFTER THE JUMP...

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #944

BARNEY FRANK: Lets one rip on MSNBC.

RAFAEL NADAL: A behind-the-scenes clip from his forthcoming Armani Jeans campaign in which he is chased, and strips in a parking lot.

JUNO: "Last week included one of the few times in history that humanity launched something completely off the Earth, moving away so fast that it will never return. Well, almost -- Juno's planned trajectory actually brings it homeward bound in about two years, zipping by, this time using the Earth's gravity to pull it to an even higher speed, high enough to reach Jupiter."

PINBALL NUMBER COUNT: Iconic Sesame Street short remade in stop-motion animation.

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Watch: Rafael Nadal's Armani Video Teaser

In January, Andy posted a couple of titillating shots of Rafael Nadal from his new Armani underwear model campaign. Forget the still images, now there's video. Armani has published a teaser clip of Nadal, which you can watch AFTER THE JUMP, and promises a full video will be released next week.