Sleeves or no sleeves... that is the question...

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Hi there. Actually, I'm a bit surprised as it seems that no one has yet to start a discussion on Rafa's drastic outfit change at the beginning of the year. Anyway, I've so gotten used to Nadal in sleeveless shirts and pirate pants that I barely recognized him the first time I saw him in the Australian Open sporting the more traditional sleeved shirt and shorts combination that most tennis players wear. Of course, I understand that it just had to be done now since being World No. 1 just doesn't mean that you're the best - it also meant that he has to represent the sport and the entire tennis community - but then, I was always a fan of Nadal's outfit (yes, even his too tight pirate pants) since they seemed to stand out and fit Nadal's personality to a tee. Of course, it doesn't really matter what he wears since he's still the same champion we all know and love when it comes down to it but it's just something that warrants a discussion considering Nadal's apparent obsession with habits/superstitions. So, what do you say, Rafa fans? Sleeved shirts = Y/N?