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...

Serena Williams Goes Off on 'Hater' Referee at US Open Final: VIDEO

Serena Williams got into it with the referee at the U.S. Open last night after being given a code violation and losing a point for yelling "come on" at her opponent Samantha Stosur before the ball reached her.

The subsequent heated exchange between Williams and the ref brought up memories of her threat against a lineperson at the 2009 Open. Serena even suggested it was the same ref, though she wasn't correct:

"Are you the one who screwed me over last time? Yeah, you are."

Said Williams shortly thereafter:

If you ever see me walking down the hall, look the other way, because you're out of control... You're totally out of control, you're a hater, and you're unattractive inside. Who would do such a thing? And I never complain. Wow... We're in America last I checked. Can I get a water or am I gonna get violated for a water? Really, don't even look at me! I promise you, don't look at me, 'cause I am not the one. Don't look my way.

Williams ultimately lost to Stosur in straight sets.

Watch, 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...

Andy Samberg Impersonates Tennis Legends McEnroe, Borg, Connors, Sampras, Agassi, Etc.

Loving this NYT article about famous tennis rivalries because it's illuminated by a gallery of Andy Samberg impersonating all of the personalities. Samberg as McEnroe and Borg, above.

Check out Samberg as Sampras' distinctive furry chest bearer, AFTER THE JUMP...

And there's a genius video too.