What distinguishes tennis is respect for one's opponent, one's conduct on the court. — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I play because I have fun, if I don't have fun on the court, there is something wrong. I am just a… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court. Being alone in the dark is something I… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
Last four months were great for me, was probably one of the best four months of my career, playing unbelievable in the… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
Hard courts are very negative for the body. I know the sport is a business and creating these courts is easier than… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
Some people get very confused about my game. They think it's better if the court is slow, because I have a good… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
It's important for the young players to practice other ball games as well, basketball or table tennis. On the tennis court, you… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I don't think about how going to be the match. I think about try to do the right things to win. I… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I used to wear sleeveless T-shirts all the time on court, but now I've got a brand new look - I've moved… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I am afraid of a lot of things. A dog. I could be afraid of a dog that's upset, for example. And… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I am happy with being a tennis player and the choice I took when I was 12. But clearly, if I wouldn't have been… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
Nobody can ask me more when I try all my best all the time, no? So, you know, if I lose another time in… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
The only way of finding a solution is to fight back, to move, to run, and to control that pressure. — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
My tennis is aggressive, though I wouldn't say that it's more physical than technical. I rely more on technique than physique, but being physical… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
I think when you compete every week, when you play under pressure daily, you find your rituals to be 100 percent focused on what… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
You have to accept both losing and winning well. I've stayed calm when I'm winning and I've stayed calm when I've lost. — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
All sports are continuously developing, but what they all have in common is that the speed is increasing. That's also true of tennis; the… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
Being home alone at night makes me a bit nervous. If I'm at home alone, I have to sleep on the sofa - I… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
My motivation and aspiration is the same, being number one or being number five. So that's the truth. And my goal is the same… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
The pressure is the same every year. I am here because I try my best every day and because I have a lot of… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
I am lucky because my family are comfortably off. My father has his own glass business. — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
For me, it is important to win titles and for that I need to work hard, stay healthy and be able to compete. The… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share
