Rafael Nadal: His Thoughts About Great Players

in #sports5 years ago

Rafael is no longer as fit as before, since his knee injury that occurred in the semi-final of the US Open, that he lost in September. This translates to the fact that Nadal won't be fit enough to show for the Shanghai Masters, scheduled to happen this week. The Spaniard won't be able to compete with Federer, who is set to be in line with defending his title from others, gunning for his title like Djokovic.


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The top three tennis stars are currently gunning for the lead tennis position in the world- the No 1 position, with them having to battle for over four thousand ATP points for the rest of the season.

Djokovic is leading the pack with 27-25, while Nadal currently occupies the second position, with Federer trailing the other two with 23-15. Nadal has the firm belief that both players, Federer and Djokovic are worthy opponents that one should never underestimate, though, they are different.

Nadal was quoted saying, that he noticed some stark differences between both, as they play with diverse styles. He compared himself with them, affirming that his playing style was also different from theirs.

Nadal, when he played against Federer, he had to be more tactical, and repetitive, while for Djokovic, he tried playing with long shots, though he tried to be tactical sometimes. Federer gives a very tactical match.

To him, though they play with unique styles, he views their tennis styles as having great quality. He called it, 'beautiful tennis', 'tennis at its finest'.

While speaking, Nadal went on to say that though he is a super fan of Real Madrid, he is a lover of Lionel Messi, a formidable Barcelona's player. He spoke of how he had met Messi a long while in the past while speaking of his admiration of those who excelled outside Tennis. He spoke highly of Tiger Wood, a golf legend.

Nadal has a deep-seated admiration for those, who spend their time, helping those become better, and caring for the needs of those, who they can't benefit from. To him, they are great people, who walked the earth.

Novak has plans of ending up as the World No 1 this year, and he intends to do anything to have that achieved.

In the world of football, he thinks Rinaldo and Messi are great at their game, with them improving as every season goes by. The rivalry between both players is unique.

Spanish sportsmen, he admires them a lot, especially Sergio Garcia, a Spanish golfer.

Tiger Woods is someone he admires greatly because he rose from the tough times that he faced. His mentality has continuously grown, even when he plays in competition. Tiger Woods' eyes always surprise him, as he sees pure passion there. His determination will always be Tiger Woods' saving grace, according to Nadal.

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Rafa is one of my all-time favourite athletes...a real age-less wonder!!!

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