‘Grew Up With This’- Rafael Nadal Minces No Words as He Singles Out His ‘Education’ to Explain His Famed Traits

Family is not an important thing, it’s everything for Rafael Nadal. He has been out of the court for almost nine months now. Nadal last appeared at the Australian Open 2023, where he had sustained a hip injury. Fans have been waiting to see the King ever since then. But the King is currently relaxing and recuperating from the injury with his family. When not in court, the former number one loves to stay away from the crowds and enjoy his time with his loved ones. His family has played a major role in his success, let’s find out how.

Rafael Nadal has been a source of inspiration for many. But for this 37-year-old fierce competitor on the court, it’s very important to keep himself motivated and charged up all the time. The Spaniard says he’s very lucky to have the right people around him to look after him in stressful situations. Who are the engines behind this phenomenal machine on the court?

The pillars of The Kingdom of ‘King of Clay‘- Rafael Nadal

Nadal has always mentioned that the unwavering support of his family in the ups and downs has helped him gain self-confidence and regain focus. They are the source of inspiration and the reason for what he’s today not just as a player but as a human being as well. Recently, he came to an invitation from Kia Motors, a long-time partner of the tennis icon, and here’s what he said.

The 22 Grand Slam title holder has been the Global Ambassador of South Korean automobile manufacturers for almost close to two decades. That’s quite a long-lasting relationship, isn’t it? Talking about relationships, the Spaniard emphasized the importance of having the right persons around you to build a long-term relationship. It helps you to grow as a person. He mentioned he’s quite lucky to have the right people around him, just like Kia Motors.

He said, “The reason why I have been fighting during all my tennis career or I have the right self control or I have the right attitude and fighting spirit is because I grew up with this kind of education.” Rafael Nadal has always been vocal about education and learning good values in life at an early age. He even has a foundation that looks after the underprivileged children. His mother Ana Marin is in charge of the development of children and young people, to help them establish themselves in the future. He’s truly an inspiration on and off the field.

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The Making of The Nadal Legacy

Rafael Nadal Parera, has been dominating the tennis world for over a decade along with Roger Federer & Novak Djokovic. But did you know he was also a promising footballer in his childhood? In fact, his father has to intervene to help him choose between two sports. But after he made up his mind on tennis, his uncle gave him the first exposure he needed to be a professional tennis player. Toni Nadal, his uncle is the man behind this left-handed beast. He encouraged him to play with his left hand to get a natural advantage on the court. Rest is history!

14 French Open titles, truly “The King of Clay” now looks for his 15th. Recently tennis journalist Jon Wertheim hinted he may take a call on his career after the French Open in 2024. Surely, if that’s true he would love to end that on a high note. There is still a long way to get there but with his family around him surely it will help him with his tough calls. But for the fans, we wish it to be a never-ending journey. Let’s know how eager are you to see the King back in his Kingdom.

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