‘Yes There Is Someone’: Rafael Nadal’s Communication Manager Responds to Spanish People Who Don’t Support Nadal

Rafael Nadal has been active in the ATP circuit for more than 15 years now. With tremendous success in that period, he has millions of fans and followers around the globe. But as per his communication manager, there is someone in Spain who doesn’t support Nadal.

The iconic player hails from the islands of Mallorca, a part of Spain. It would be a logical deduction that Spain’s no. 1 player has 100% support from this fellow countrymen. But his communications manager, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, thinks otherwise.

Partial support for Rafael Nadal in his home country

When asked about his opinion or whether there are people in Spain not supporting Rafael, the PR expert said, “Yes, there is someone. It’s normal, that’s life.” (Translated via Google Translate)

Benito being connected with the ATP for 25 years now has vast experience when it comes to public relations. He explains the reasons for partial support as there are people who say that Rafa has never won the ATP Finals or that Federer plays better than him, considering tennis perspective.

But he further added to support his client, “On the first point I always reply in the same way, that is, that the ATP Finals are played on very fast and indoor fields, it is certainly not the optimal surface for Rafa’s game” (Translated via Google Translate) [h/t ubitennis.com]

Benito extends his appreciation for Rafa, explaining how Rafa managed to achieve more in the year-ending competition despite the odds. Rafa’s unquestionable sporting level and fighting spirit are exceptional. It would be an absurd statement.

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Realistically, no one can expect 100% crowd support in any sport. Generally, it is the different opinions and likings that make the diversified fan base. Still, 21-time Grand slam winner – Rafael Nadal has a large chunk of the fan base behind him for many tournaments. 

Rafael Nadal’s record in ATP Finals

One of the most important tournaments besides Grand Slams is ATP Finals. Matches are played indoors on the hardcourt. But the conditions are different and the difference in ball bounce impacts Rafa’s overall game.

The Spaniard has never won the title but has more than 65% wins in the competition. Ironically, he fared poorly against his premier opponents like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in this tournament. They have halted Rafa’s run for the title either in either semi-finals or in the finals.

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