It was a familiar sight in Paris. Raphael Nadal He won his 14th French Open title on Sunday. The 22-time Grandslam champion sent a desperate Casper Ruud in straight sets to get his second major of the season. The Spaniard was dealing with a few problems before the French Open and he was certainly not the top favorite for the championship.
Adding to Nadal’s woes, veteran Novak Djokovic took part in the first half of the draw, which featured big balls like Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard defeated his arch-rival Novak Djokovic in a four-set quarterfinal, making him a truly strong contender for the title.
In an interview after his latest victory at the French Open, Rafael Nadal voiced the toughest obstacle he faced on his way to the title. The 14-time French Open winner has proven that being part of the tough draw is definitely a formidable hurdle. Also, the lack of playing time before the tournament made the situation even more difficult.
“The draw was very difficult. Preparation was probably the worst thing in my tennis career. We came here with a lot of problems, especially with my feet.‘ said Raphael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal talks about the importance of having a positive attitude
No athlete can reach great heights unless he radiates positive energy. Rafael Nadal touched on this issue and stated that the key to success is to have a positive attitude in difficult times.
“If you don’t believe or aren’t positive, that’s impossible after all I’ve been through. If you do not accept the situation, it is impossible. So I just try to play in a positive spirit‘ said Nadal.
Rafael Nadal is going to make several big decisions regarding his chronic foot injury and may have major surgery in the coming weeks. She hasn’t denied her participation at Wimbledon this year and has stated that she’ll definitely be in the mix if her body allows it.
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