Rafael Nadal has finally shared his first words as a former tennis player, giving wise advice that is valid not only for tennis players but for all people, even in everyday life.
The legendary Spanish champion, who retired at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, has been involved in a series of initiatives and wanted to participate in a golf tournament, but also visit the home of Manchester City and make a trip to Anfield to watch the big Champions League match between Liverpool and his Real Madrid.
Rafael Nadal© Atp Tour
The Spanish champion returned to the microphones on a very special occasion: he was a guest of the Spanish University Alfonso X to speak to students and answer all their questions.
Rafa explained – as reported by Relevo: “What is important and I want to say is: when we make mistakes we see it and we realize it. But when we are right it is positive to think about why I won, why I am number one in the world.
To stay there, what do I need? Here, the advice is this: never settle. You have to always stay awake to see where you can improve. There are people who ask you, after the years, if you would have changed something. There are those who answer no, that they would not have changed anything. Well, either you are a super phenomenon or you are just super arrogant. They asked me and damn if I had changed some things.
I would have changed a lot, but I did my best. Even if I went back obviously I would have changed some episodes or aspects: we all make mistakes and we learn from this,” said the Spaniard to the boys who were listening to him, giving the first piece of wise advice after his tennis farewell.
We recall Rafa ended his career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, after 22 Slams won, 14 of which at the French Open. He completed the Career Golden Slam in 2010, at 24 years-old.
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