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
I’m ambidextrous when I eat. But playing tennis right-handed – I can’t do it. I’m clueless. – Rafael Nadal
I like fishing. Not actual fishing – I like the peace and quiet of being at sea. It’s different. – Rafael Nadal
The family is very important. They make me feel good always because if I won, when I started to be famous, the relationship never changed with my friends and family. – Rafael Nadal
Hard courts are very negative for the body. I know the sport is a business and creating these courts is easier than clay or grass, but I am 100 per cent sure it is wrong. – Rafael Nadal
I always work with a goal – and the goal is to improve as a player and a person. That, finally, is the most important thing of all. – Rafael Nadal
I used to wear sleeveless T-shirts all the time on court, but now I’ve got a brand new look – I’ve moved on to polo shirts. Sleeveless T-shirts give you real freedom of movement and they keep you cooler in matches, but I just thought it was time for a change. – Rafael Nadal
I still take advice from my mum on what clothes look good on me. I used to listen to her a lot more, but I’ve started to choose my own things from time to time. – Rafael Nadal
Why would I want a place of my own? Then I would have to things worry about, like doing laundry and having food in the fridge. – Rafael Nadal