I am afraid of a lot of things. A dog. I could be afraid of a dog that’s upset, for example. And on the tennis courts, maybe on the outside I look fearless, but on the inside, I’m scared. There’s not one player in the world who isn’t nervous before matches. Especially important matches.

— Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal Quotes

I think I am a complete player. I can play well on all the surfaces. For me, the clay might be easiest, but I am not a specialist on clay.

— Rafael Nadal

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

— Rafael Nadal

I doubt about myself. I think doubts are good in life. The people who don’t have doubts I think only two things-arrogance or not intelligence.

— Rafael Nadal

I like fishing. Not actual fishing – I like the peace and quiet of being at sea. It’s different.

— Rafael Nadal

Everyone is entitled to have their own opinions.

— Rafael Nadal

I love the crowds in Miami. I feel that is one of the tournaments where I get more support. That helps me a lot.

— Rafael Nadal

New York is a special place; it’s a city that I love.

— Rafael Nadal

If you are playing bad you are going to lose here, on clay, on ice, or on the beach.

— Rafael Nadal

Two weeks ago, I was in a fantastic situation, winning at Roland Garros. Now, losing in the first round, it’s tough. The tour continues. Life continues. This is a sport of victories, not a sport of losses. Nobody remembers the losses. I don’t want to remember the loss.

— Rafael Nadal

The thing, when you’re down two sets to love, is to stay calm, even though it’s hard, because people are freaking out, people are worried for you.

— Rafael Nadal

Confidence is the most important thing in this sport, and the confidence from winning Wimbledon would make it easier to win the Olympics, too. Either would be very difficult, both even more-but the player who wins Wimbledon will be the favorite for the Olympics. It can happen.

— Rafael Nadal

I’m really, really emotional.

— Rafael Nadal

That’s painful always to lose.

— Rafael Nadal

Is only a tennis match. At the end, that’s life. There is much more important things.

— Rafael Nadal

I am decidedly unfriendly during a golf game, from the first hole to the last.

— Rafael Nadal

I’m delighted with the way I’m playing at the moment.

— Rafael Nadal

I’m not the best player in the history of tennis. I think I’m amongst the best. That’s true. That’s enough for me.

— Rafael Nadal

I will do as I usually do. Tomorrow is going to be a day like any other day.

— Rafael Nadal

I was passionate about soccer. I still am. Odd, though – playing soccer always made me much more anxious than playing tennis. On soccer days, I’d be out of bed by 6 in the morning, all nervous. But I was always calm when it was time for a tennis match. I still don’t know why.

— Rafael Nadal

I just try to win the match by fighting for every point, and running down every ball.

— Rafael Nadal
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