Rafael Nadal not shy about his music video made with Shakira

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Rafael Nadal is hot and sweaty and tries to be sultry in the music video he did with singer Shakira, who doesn’t have to try to be hot and sweaty and sultry.

The song is called “Gypsy.” Nadal gets to kiss Shakira. He was asked Friday here at the BNP Paribas Open whether he enjoyed the finished product. “Did you?” he said. In the male-trending press room, the head noddings seemed to indicate a positive response.

For those of you more concerned about Nadal’s health -- he hasn’t played any tennis since retiring from his Australian Open quarterfinal match against Andy Murray in the third set because of a slight ligament tear in his right knee -- Nadal says he is feeling fine. He is seeded third here and he is the defending champion. Nadal’s first match in this tournament will be against qualifier Rainer Schuettler of Germany.

-- Diane Pucin