The Spaniard went before the microphones of Canal Tenis to face ‘My Story’ and create the perfect player by strokes. Rafa Izquierdo created the perfect player and gave details of his life.
Rafa Izquierdo and his worst moment in tennis
His beginnings in tennis
Rafa Izquierdo tells us that he started in the world of tennis after his brother became his inspiration, when he was five years old.
The first game he remembers
The Spaniard does not remember his first tennis match.
Do you watch tennis after competing?
Izquierdo wants to relax after his matches and tries not to watch tennis matches after competing.
His best moment
The European title against Carlos Sánchez Jóver was the best moment of Rafa Izquierdo’s career.
The worst moment
His abdominal injury in the United States was a very difficult moment in the Spaniard’s career.
Best tournament and trip
In his words, the trip to Moscow with the Spanish national team was the best adventure for him.
Tennis player to invite to his house
The Spaniard surprised everyone with his response and assured that he would invite Latvian Martin Rocens to his house.
Hobbies
In his free time, Izquierdo tries to hang out with friends and play Playstation to relax.
Nerves in the presence of family and friends on the track
The Spaniard always wants to have his loved ones close by and says that having family and friends nearby is a motivation.
Best stage in which he played
Izquierdo played in the United States and highlights the facilities there for the competition.
Dream come true
Like many, Izquierdo was able to fulfill his dream of being a tennis player.
Dream to fulfill
Although he achieved his great dream, there is still work to be done and among those objectives to achieve is entering the Top-100.
If I hadn’t been a tennis player…?
Izquierdo always had his future clear and never considered any alternative other than tennis.
The perfect tennis player for Rafa Izquierdo
- Service: John Isner
- Right: Fernando Verdasco
- Reverse: Daniil Medvedev
- Rest: Novak Djokovic
- Volley: Roger Federer
- Speed on the track: Alex De Minaur
