Quotes by Rafael Nadal

About Rafael Nadal:

Rafael is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 8. He is widely regarded as one of the finest clay court players in history and 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.
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I started to travel like this at the age of 15 so for me, it's normal. Some days you get tired and you feel, 'I want to stay at home a little bit more,' but it's only the moment.

Rafael Nadal

I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court. Being alone in the dark is something I don't like.

Rafael Nadal

Tennis is a hard sport. There is a lot of competition all year and you play alone.

Rafael Nadal

Being home alone at night makes me a bit nervous. If I'm at home alone, I have to sleep on the sofa - I can't face going to bed. I'm there with the TV on and all the lights on. I'm not very brave about anything in life. In tennis, yes. In everything ...

Rafael Nadal

I have no sense of humor about losing

Rafael Nadal

It's important to have people around you with enough confidence to say if you are not acting in a good way. Normally, when you are at the top, people say everything is fantastic. Probably in that moment it is what you want to hear, but it's best to b...

Rafael Nadal

You fight, you try your best, but if you lose, you don't have to break five racquets and smash up the locker room. You can do those things, but when you've finished, nothing's changed. You've still lost. If something positive came from that, I probab...

Rafael Nadal

Last four months were great for me, was probably one of the best four months of my career, playing unbelievable in the clay court season.

Rafael Nadal

However great your dedication, you never win anything on your own

Rafael Nadal

You just try to play tough and focus point for point. Sounds so boring, but it's the right thing to do out there.

Rafael Nadal

In tennis, because of the way it's scored, I don't think that scoring one point out of luck is ever decisive in winning. But, of course, it depends on the moment.

Rafael Nadal

I always had the theory that the most important thing is be happy, enjoy what are you doing, and be fresh mentally.

Rafael Nadal

As a tennis player you can win and you can lose, and you have to be ready for both. I practised self-control as a kid. But as you get older they both - winning and losing - get easier.

Rafael Nadal

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 a tennis player, I would have loved to be a soccer player. But again, I am happy with the choice I made.

Rafael Nadal

My goal is to improve my game, stay healthy and be competitive. If I have that, I know I can be able to win tournaments, which in the end is what it counts.

Rafael Nadal

I think when you compete every week, when you play under pressure daily, you find your rituals to be 100 percent focused on what you're doing.

Rafael Nadal

I'd rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it.

Rafael Nadal

I only ever run when there's some point to it - say, if it's in a game of tennis.

Rafael Nadal

If you don't lose, you cannot enjoy the victories. So I have to accept both things.

Rafael Nadal

I am a guy who likes to do what I am doing with passion, whether it's a soccer match with friends or golf.

Rafael Nadal

Author Bio

  • NameRafael Nadal
  • DescriptionSpanish tennis player
  • AliasesRafael Nadal Parera; Rafa Nadal
  • BornJune 3, 1986
  • CountrySpain
  • ProfessionTennis Player
  • AwardsPrincess Of Asturias Award For Sports