Spanish - Athlete | June 3, 1986 -
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
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New York is a special place; it's a city that I love.
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I admire a lot of people, but in terms of sport I've always loved the mentality of Tiger Woods on a golf course. I always love his eyes when he's setting himself and focusing on his decision; he has a really strong, focused face and believes that he can make the shot.
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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.
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I always had the theory that the most important thing is be happy, enjoy what are you doing, and be fresh mentally.
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I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court.
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Some people get very confused about my game. They think it's better if the court is slow, because I have a good defence. But the faster it is, the better for me. My spin is more painful for my opponents, my aggressive game works better.
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I always like to do the things that I think are right. I am not trying to be a model, I am trying to be myself and do the right things. If what I am doing is a model, or is an example, is the right example, I am very happy, but I don't pretend that.
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I think the tennis is only a game. You can lose. You can win. After that? In life, there are much more important things than tennis.
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Even if I have already peaked, I have to believe I can improve. I wake up every morning, and go to practice, with the illusion that I'm going to get better that day.
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I live where I would like to live. I live in Majorca, Spain, and I am not sure there are better places.
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I'm lucky enough to do what I like for work - not everyone's that fortunate.
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