Madrid Day 2

Mehdi leads  the way to the Madrid open. There the students will watch a live game of tennis.

The Stadium begins to fill with spectators.

Everyone is perched ready for the action to begin.

Let the game commence – Come on Rafa

Its not to be, Rafael Nadal is out two sets to one.

A look at the smaller courts on the facility.

What Happened On This Day – 10 May

Tuesday May 10th 1994

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president
Mandela’s inauguration came after more than 300 years of white rule. Before becoming president, he was a pivotal figure in the fight against the racist apartheid regime and was incarcerated for 27 years.