@@anocri nope Rafa replied in Italian, I am Spanish and understand a little bit of Italian, and I can assure you what he said is not Spanish, the journalist apologized and Rafa replied "there's no problem" in italian
He is a nice guy. I m a big fan of him. hopefully he will win the Australian open for the second time and to join Rod Laver and Roy Emerson as only the third player in tennis history to win all four major titles at least twice. Good luck Rafa!!
the journalists are like lawyers in a court room asking the witness. asking again and again... words by words....made the people in questioned felt barenaked 😂😂😂
The last question is Really Ridiculous. If the sport was made in a way when "not good enough" players are still guaranteed a living, then wouldn't alot of people start taking things for granted and not work hard? Training to be a pro athlete is not an easy task. The determination in order for them to succeed is beyond one's imagination. Ask any top pro athlete in any sports or watch their life documentary. We get inspired by the top players because of the dedication and sacrifice this players have put in for a really long period of time in order to train to such a high standard. Seriously, these reporters ought to ask better questions. I may be harsh about my opinion here, that's why I think Nadal answered her in the best possible way. He was really being nice TBH. Anyway, is it me or do the reporters sound more tired than the players after their match? Guess they don't have as much passion for what they do than the pro players have for the sport, therefore resulting in this lame questions.
the last lady had to ask a question, she was like making a statement..... Rafa is right, first rounders are getting more then 10 years ago, which is a good thing
Just one more time to make it clearer --> Spanish and Italian are LATIN languages (so is the culture, costumes, habits, food, attitude, humor etc....). This seems very difficult to understand by Anglosaxons. Apart from that little detail (all the Italians are latins, also people from Quebec are latins....these are Scientific/historical/anthropological facts etc....) very interesting press conference. It is quite obvious that Rafa is very happy with the beggining of the new season. Where is going to be the challenge for Nadal this season???? Knee?? Djoko?? ....Many questions for an exiting 2019!!!!!!
Damn, Rafa opponents always come on court with the intention of blasting the balls. As he mentions in his first answer. Its either out or in, they dont think about it very much. I wish those type of players would just play tactical tennis. Thats much beautiful.
Truly its the only way to stand a chance against him. And players know that if they don't play lights out, go for broke style of tennis, he's just going to have his way with them. Prime example was Thiem against Rafa at last year's US Open. He came out blasting, and pushed Rafa so hard, that that was the match that essentially ended Rafa's 2018 season. The thing is, that is an extremely high risk style that is not entirely sustainable over 5 sets. You have to take the racket out of Rafa's hands, not many players can do that, but that's the only way to beat him.
Just as Trevor mentioned you are sure to lose against Nadal when playing tactical (then again going for broke is also a tactic). Going for broke against Nadal can also create insanely interesting matches. To prove my point -> Dustin Brown v Nadal at Wimbledon, which is in my top 3 most entertaining matches I ever saw
Hussein Nour a good comment is never late ;). What I meant to say is that Dustin in that match had 1 tactic and that is too keep ralleys short and attack literally EVERY ball. Be it with blistering returns or drop shots and all out serving. And stick to that throughout that match.
Rafa and Novak will play in the sun every single day yet again while Rog just plays his Tuesday night club matches at night with Rod Laver cheering him on in every match in the front row yet again, like his little lap dog. If Rog actually does play in the day time this year, no doubt it will the day it is 20 degrees max. Well done Rog, winning yet another slam with complete favouritism in every possible fashion that could be given you just to pad out your stats and make money for the ATP while satisfying nursing home residents throughout the world. Boring.
@@papi7260 If you didn't know, the Laver Cup, owned by Roger's company has on their payroll the boss of the AO. A clear conflict of interest. If Roger asks for a preferred schedule at AO, they can't say no. I know it's business, but it's not fair.
A whole lotta players want the current ATP President to be removed because of issues that I can't remember but Roger wants the Big 4 to talk it out before things get crazy
@@pinkballoon8181 I'm not disagreeing with you but Roger said he was going to meet with the Big 4 (rafa, andy, and novak) among like two others to get opinions on this and try to find a solution. This whole thing is just a mess 🤷♀️🤷♀️
If anyone doesn’t know at 9:50 Rafa spots a journalist who has fallen asleep. Got to love Rafa’s response “it’s not interesting today” 😂
That was a Spanish journalist for sure. 😊😄😆😂🤣
@Liko He seems to understand Spanish though, and Rafa knew he understands Spanish. Hence, a few words from Rafa to the journalist in Spanish.
@@anocri nope Rafa replied in Italian, I am Spanish and understand a little bit of Italian, and I can assure you what he said is not Spanish, the journalist apologized and Rafa replied "there's no problem" in italian
@@Roxy-uz6ys @10:15 "waiting for the Spanish?"
anocri The journalist is Italian and Rafa spoke in Italian
Some of these questions are hilarious, there should be a rule to ask meaningful questions
I love seeing a healthy Rafa 😍
Rafa will win his 18th grand slam this month
Nope Novak or Roger
He is a nice guy. I m a big fan of him. hopefully he will win the Australian open for the second time and to join Rod Laver and Roy Emerson as only the third player in tennis history to win all four major titles at least twice. Good luck Rafa!!
“How do you plan around not knowing how your body is going to feel the next day?” - did this journo pass primary school?
the journalists are like lawyers in a court room asking the witness. asking again and again... words by words....made the people in questioned felt barenaked 😂😂😂
Someone tell those journos Nadal is a tennis player, not a philosophical guru. Damn what a waste of his time!
I agree, the last question in particular was ridiculous but Rafa answered it like a Boss!
Agreed!
At least we got to hear something different in English coming from Rafa. Otherwise his conferences, at least in English, are all pretty much the same.
I'm an English speaker myself, and I almost had a stroke understanding that last question. wtf 😭
The last question is Really Ridiculous. If the sport was made in a way when "not good enough" players are still guaranteed a living, then wouldn't alot of people start taking things for granted and not work hard? Training to be a pro athlete is not an easy task. The determination in order for them to succeed is beyond one's imagination. Ask any top pro athlete in any sports or watch their life documentary. We get inspired by the top players because of the dedication and sacrifice this players have put in for a really long period of time in order to train to such a high standard.
Seriously, these reporters ought to ask better questions. I may be harsh about my opinion here, that's why I think Nadal answered her in the best possible way. He was really being nice TBH.
Anyway, is it me or do the reporters sound more tired than the players after their match? Guess they don't have as much passion for what they do than the pro players have for the sport, therefore resulting in this lame questions.
"It's not interesting today !!. Maybe he was more focused on what I said "😂😂😂😂😂 Rafa's always funny.
the last lady had to ask a question, she was like making a statement.....
Rafa is right, first rounders are getting more then 10 years ago, which is a good thing
“They should be guaranteed a living” haha wow lady you’re such a talent
You pathetic cretin.
Vamos Rafa! 💪♥️🏆
What silly questions😦 ask him about the match his serve etc.that's it😑
They say Djoker is funny but Rafa can be hilarious sometimes!!! LOL
Just one more time to make it clearer --> Spanish and Italian are LATIN languages (so is the culture, costumes, habits, food, attitude, humor etc....). This seems very difficult to understand by Anglosaxons.
Apart from that little detail (all the Italians are latins, also people from Quebec are latins....these are Scientific/historical/anthropological facts etc....) very interesting press conference. It is quite obvious that Rafa is very happy with the beggining of the new season. Where is going to be the challenge for Nadal this season???? Knee?? Djoko?? ....Many questions for an exiting 2019!!!!!!
Damn, Rafa opponents always come on court with the intention of blasting the balls. As he mentions in his first answer. Its either out or in, they dont think about it very much. I wish those type of players would just play tactical tennis. Thats much beautiful.
Truly its the only way to stand a chance against him. And players know that if they don't play lights out, go for broke style of tennis, he's just going to have his way with them. Prime example was Thiem against Rafa at last year's US Open. He came out blasting, and pushed Rafa so hard, that that was the match that essentially ended Rafa's 2018 season. The thing is, that is an extremely high risk style that is not entirely sustainable over 5 sets. You have to take the racket out of Rafa's hands, not many players can do that, but that's the only way to beat him.
Just as Trevor mentioned you are sure to lose against Nadal when playing tactical (then again going for broke is also a tactic). Going for broke against Nadal can also create insanely interesting matches. To prove my point -> Dustin Brown v Nadal at Wimbledon, which is in my top 3 most entertaining matches I ever saw
@@InfinityX2 Brown played tactically, not "going for broke". sorry, late reply.
Hussein Nour a good comment is never late ;). What I meant to say is that Dustin in that match had 1 tactic and that is too keep ralleys short and attack literally EVERY ball. Be it with blistering returns or drop shots and all out serving. And stick to that throughout that match.
@@InfinityX2 I agree. I see it now. :)
Rafa and Novak will play in the sun every single day yet again while Rog just plays his Tuesday night club matches at night with Rod Laver cheering him on in every match in the front row yet again, like his little lap dog. If Rog actually does play in the day time this year, no doubt it will the day it is 20 degrees max. Well done Rog, winning yet another slam with complete favouritism in every possible fashion that could be given you just to pad out your stats and make money for the ATP while satisfying nursing home residents throughout the world. Boring.
U do realize Raffa asked to play on day... And novak doesn't play on the same day as fed.. What the hell are talking about if not just blatant hating
@@papi7260 If you didn't know, the Laver Cup, owned by Roger's company has on their payroll the boss of the AO. A clear conflict of interest. If Roger asks for a preferred schedule at AO, they can't say no. I know it's business, but it's not fair.
@@papi7260 In fact, Rafa always prefers to play with sun & opened-court.
Oh no!! The tennis illuminati exposed 😱
It's telling that you dub yourself "Anon", short for Anonymous, for your odious opinions show you indeed are a nobody.
Expressions at 9:52 😂❤
Some questions here are irrelevant to the occasion.
can someone fill me in on the topic when they were referring to council? im not aware of the issue.
A whole lotta players want the current ATP President to be removed because of issues that I can't remember but Roger wants the Big 4 to talk it out before things get crazy
But why should it just be the Big 4?
And Andy is no longer a Big 4 player
I'm not hating, but it should be a vote of all the players
@@pinkballoon8181 that's what roger said he was going to do
He said Rafa, Novak & Andy.
It should be ALL players in the Top 100 getting a vote
@@pinkballoon8181 I'm not disagreeing with you but Roger said he was going to meet with the Big 4 (rafa, andy, and novak) among like two others to get opinions on this and try to find a solution. This whole thing is just a mess 🤷♀️🤷♀️
The last question was painful to hear. And she kept asking it. What a lame question that was FOOK SAKE !
Rafa is hilarious love him!
King of Tennis 🙌🙌🙌
It looks like something is brewing between Rafa and Novak.
What do you mean ?
@@ciprianghenghea7779 Djokovic is against Chris and Rafa batting for chris
That lady making a statement as a question.?? What is that god awful accent of hers?
Rasha???
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Most probably that journalist is Roger or Novak fan. That's why Rafa's speech is not interesting to him. 🤣😂
Nice joke. But I think he is a Spanish journalist who is simply not interested in listening to the English interview.