Over the years, Rafael Nadal has been a favorite amongst fans. The man hailing from Spain has impressed one and all by his sensational ability to produce unrealistic performances on the court. However, not many are aware of one of his unique qualities, his sense of humor.
Recently, an old clip of Rafael Nadal surfaced in which he was being interviewed by none other than John McEnroe. This incident occurred during the Australian Open 2019. During the on-court interview, the former American player asked Rafa about a moment that occurred during the match.
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Apparently, a fan asked Nadal for his t-shirt which made the Spaniard laugh during the intense match. So, after the match, Rafa had a question for that particular fan. He asked, “I don’t know if you drink some tequila or what?” When the 13-time French Open champion said that, it got the audience and McEnroe himself in splits of laughter.
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Rafael Nadal cruised initially in Melbourne in 2019
Reflecting on the Australian Open 2019, Nadal had a fantastic event until he reached the final. He won his first six matches without dropping a single set. However, things came to a halt when he was beaten by Djokovic in the final.
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Coming to tennis this season, Rafa was eliminated in the semifinal of the French Open by the World No. 1 player. After that, he was seen in Washington but lost in the initial rounds. He had yet not recovered fully from the foot injury he suffered during his stint in Paris.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner then decided to end his season in order to recover fully and be fit for the upcoming 2022 season. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
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