Although Rafael Nadal has conquered everything a tennis player can only dream of, Rafael Nadal continues to surprise with his devotion and his thirst for victory. 2021 has not yet been the best season for him, as the Spanish legend did not manage to turn 14.
To get the title at Roland Garros. It’s true that two titles were won in Barcelona and Rome, but exceptional performances are always expected from a champion like him. After the defeat in the semifinals in Paris was resolved, the 35-year-old from Manacor announced that he would not participate in Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics.
A few days ago the news came that the 20-time Grand Slam champion will return to the field at the “Citi Open” in Washington after accepting the wild card offered by the organizers.
This will be Nadal’s all-time debut at the tournament, which begins August 2nd. Rafa is an athlete who is admired by many colleagues, including from other disciplines. On the YouTube channel “OuiHustle”, Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez Nadal spoke as a role model for every athlete.
On the YouTube channel “OuiHustle”, Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez spoke of Nadal as a role model for all athletes.
Mahrez praises Rafael Nadal
“There is constant questioning in football,” said Riyad Mahrez.
“We saw it at Mbappé. He won the World Cup three years ago. Then (Euro 2020) he missed the penalty. Everyone fell on him. They don’t care about anything you did yesterday, it’s the past.
You have to look ahead. “In this context, the Algerian cited the example of Rafael Nadal and how the Mallorcan once had to fight his inner demons at one of his games in Paris.
“If you win, you have to come back next year and try to win again. It’s the right mindset, “added Mahrez.” And those who have it are very successful. It’s like Nadal.
Once he had won Roland Garros eleven times and lost in the final of another tournament. He says he heard a voice in his head that said, “It’s good Rafa, you’ve already won 11. Well, no, he goes on, he’ll try, even if he’s hurt, he pushes and wins.
And that’s the real champion. If you win, you have to win again or people will say we’re done. You have to constantly outdo yourself. ”Due to the ongoing outbreak of the pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have many severe restrictions.
As a result, numerous top players have made the difficult decision to retire, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. However, on his way to the Golden Slam, Novak Djokovic will be determined to travel to Japan and try for the gold medal.
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