Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parerais a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 4. He is widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player in history, and owing to his dominance and success on the surface, he has been titled "The King of Clay". His evolution into an all-court threat has established him as one of the greatest players in tennis history, with some considering Nadal to be the greatest player of all time...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth3 June 1986
CityManacor, Spain
CountrySpain
The first match is never easy. To play three sets with some important moments, that's important for the confidence.
We should try to teach the young people values that are useful to them whether they become professional athletes or not.
Is more for precaution. You don't know tomorrow what's happen, no? But now I am happy because I don't feel too much pain. But I can finish the match, so that's a good sign.
He was playing too well in the first set; very aggressive. I could do nothing.
I didn't play a great match, but once I pass the first two rounds, things get easier. I'm used to the court and the conditions.
The US player Andy Roddick reaches speeds of 220 kilometers per hour when he serves. If I train with him every day, I will later be at an advantage against a player whose service crosses the net at 190 kilometers per hour.
Some people may learn something from the way I play tennis. But there are also players who are better than me in certain techniques.
I became a player who goes to a lot of effort while training, who can rely on his will and his mental strengths.
I have no interest in becoming a tax exile and living somewhere I don't want to - I just want to be at home with my family.
It is important to recognize the small successes.
This was the toughest match of my life, ... I want to thank the fans, without whom I would have lost.
The record of Borg and Vilas? I have thought about it.
Losing is not my enemy..fear of losing is my enemy.
The glory is being happy. The glory is not winning here or winning there. The glory is enjoying practicing, enjoy every day, enjoying to work hard, trying to be a better player than before.