"It’s a joke!” Rafael Nadal hits back at journalist’s frosty question | 2022 US Open | Eurosport
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Published 2022-08-31
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All Comments (21)
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"I went throrugh a lot of warnings under my tennis career, never for breaking a racquet, never for doing a mess on court"... Wait, wasn't McEnroe famous for that? What a backhand from Rafa! 😂
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Such a humble sporting giant. He listened to the question, answered it calmly and took it in a good spirit even though it seemed a ridiculous question.
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I love this guy ... so humble that he took the time to answer the question in an honest, frank manner without getting angry ... shows classy upbringing
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so calm in this answer- absolute legend
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Answered it like the champ that he is and the genuine smile at such a attacking stance garners even more respect !
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“Never for breaking a raquet” get that backhand Mcenroe ! He is just an example on all ways of sportsmanship and in livelihood
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The immense power of genuine laughter
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So lovely, smiling at all times... what an enormous genius
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This is why this guy is the GREATEST. Hands down. He treats others with respect. He does not evade questions. He is highly respectful of everyone from the chair umpire to the ball boy. This is another example of why we love Rafa!
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Perfect way to answer, didn't give that journalist any of the material he was looking for. And did it with the happiest smile on his face too. GOAT on and off the court
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I love his attitude of not getting angry. He's smart enough to know that this sort of question is used to incite a negative and defensive reaction. But Nadal just laughs as it really is a laughable question. Edit: insite -> incite
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True class. Honestly that’s why I always loved him!
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That's why he is loved so much across the age groups. If there were anyone else the response would have been much sharper & rough but look at him. He just laughed & explained logically to that journalist. A perfect gentleman. 👌👌
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Rafa's answer is a complete reflection of his character. Calm, polite, and a nice guy. The GOAT!
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John McEnroe commenting on court conduct is absolutely hilarious! Keep those jokes coming.....
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I think the Big 3 in men's tennis Novak, Rafa and Federer, all are such articulate gracious and professional champions over time. We are really lucky to see this era in tennis. Also, the reporter was well within his rights asking that question. There was nothing malicious and infact he did a favour to Rafael Nadal s legacy as Rafa got an opportunity to clarify in logical detail. Well played indeed!!
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If there is any time violations at all, then the question should be to umpires/organizers but not to the player. It is the umpires duty to check whether a player following a rule or not! Nadal is a template for everyone whoever wants to learn how to handle critics. He handled it in the best possible way.
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A thorough gentleman. So much to learn from this man apart from just tennis. These are the things that make him class apart
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What a humble man,god bless you sir
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Rafa is such a great sport on and off the court. How can you handle such idiocy with such good spirit? Legend 🏆
