According to AskMen.com (although who asks men? I mean ... seriously, hehe), well, according to them ... Rafa is no. 15 on their 'Top 49 Most Influential Men' list for 2010.
Now then, I don't know who conducts the poll and under what criteria a tennis player is deemed more influential than the President of the United States, however, its a harmless bit of fluff and as its approaching year-end, I'm sure there's going to several other 'polls' published which will probably feature Rafa given his stellar year.
http://uk.askmen.com/specials/2010_top_49/15-rafael-nadal.html
Perhaps of a more interesting read are the comments that people have left, such as ...
"He is the kind of kid I want my child to be. Honest, hard working, humble, just a nice person who works very hard to be at the top without criticising or hurting anyone."
Absolutely. But it does upset me to also see some really spiteful, mean-spirited "so-called" Fed fans lacing the article with barbed comments against Rafa. Get over it. This was Rafa's year to shine, Rafa's moment, done the right way through his own hard work and beating all who came before him. So I echo the sentiments expressed by Ebony ...
"I think it's worth mentioning that this tribute is not about Roger Federer this time. We are respectfully aware of Roger's achievements and how great he is. However, this is a "Nadal moment" that merits recognition. For once, it would be wonderful if Nadal, his fans and admirers could enjoy a moment without having to pay homage to Federer as well! Nadal has earned the right to shine in the spotlight! All the best to Rafa, our warrior prince!"
Bravo!! Do you remember the days when Federer was chasing Sampras' tally of Grand Slam titles? Where every time Rafa beat him, its almost as if he was depriving Federer of this goal, like he couldn't express his own joy in victory and almost had to apologise for seemingly taking something away from him. Well thankfully those days are gone, Federer has his titles, and we can now all celebrate the fantastic achievements of our lovely boy and follow the journey with him as he cements his own place in tennis history. Even within silly magazine polls ... VAMOS RAFA!!!
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