“It’s a sad day. I accept it, I’ll go home and I won’t be happy tomorrow or the day after, but I am still keen to keep working and I will keep working. Defeat is a different feeling. You always have to accept defeat well.”
“I am going to every tournament with the right motivation, working well. I think I made all the things well to prepare here this tournament. It’s obvious that 2012 and 2013 were not an issue. I was not competitive. Too much problems on my knees. Last year and this year, no problems at all with my knees. So I was ready to compete. I lost. I don’t know if I will be back to the level of 2008 or 2010 or 2007 or 2006 or ’11.”
“My motivation is try to be back to that level. But I’m going to keep working on that. I didn’t hit three balls in a row the same way. Then when you need to hit that ball, extra ball, you don’t have the confidence to do it. So that’s what happened.”
Im sad that you’re sad come back soon xx
Todos estamos tristes, pero ahora buscar solusiones mi querido Rafa, eres increible, un verdadero champion, encuentrate a ti mismo y seria una magnifica solusion el Buscar a mas del Tio Tonny otro Coach. Te queremos
My profoundest wish is that what I am about to write were not true–so sad, but true–Rafa is washed up.
Rafa I have watched u play for years,such a excellent player, I am no expert in tennis playing,but mind u I have watched with your fans for these last months and something is now missing u aren’t playing with the love for the game ,maybe u need a new outlook someone besides your uncle tony to guide u forward,,look at Andy he is playing good tennis now ,best of luck to u,,luv ya rafa never give up,,,
Still your greatest fan.no matter what.
It is of course sad, but not the end. Praying really don’t helps but I do always for Rafa. He is my hero, great player and human being.
Yesterday, I really wonder why Rafa seemed to be so not Rafa. The guy (brown) was playing furiously, great 1st & 2nd serve. He was not in a mood to have rallies but rather opted for drops and volleys which earned majority of his points. I guess why Rafa was standing so close to baseline while receiving serves ,which he doesn’t do often.
Also the inside out forehand didn’t work when needed and he was broken so many times.
I would really like to see Rafa on a winning rail once again. He has done it with uncle toni in the past. And am sure he will do and watch a greatest comeback ever in the history ..
!Vamos Rafa!
The Level the Tennis game is going currently doesn’t seems to favour particular person like Wawarinka won French Open while Djoker was favourit. Wawarinka toook persistence risk and sailed through.
The trend is there are 2 level of play level 1 highest level of same persistence play and exploiting other player weakness example Nadal, Djokovic, Fedrer
Level 2 play where a player take risk and plays an unimaginable game to surface above level 1 player example, Dustin Brow, Wawarinka etc.
Though level 1 dominates more but trophies in future will go to level 2 player.
Hence next level of play will be combo of level 1 & 2.
Rafa, you have improved a lot in service game, now the only thing you require to master is innovation and innovation in new style mixed with old style…. Keep moving
Marilyn, Dee, Mara n Arlene’s comments have said what is in my 79 yr old heart. I watched your game alone n I prayed so hard for you. I thought I was going to have a heart attack n I cried for you Rafa my dear boy at the end. Wimbledon is dull without you, n I think Wimbledon loves you as much as you love Wimbledon Rafa. I have followed your career for the last 13 yrs n I say once again I bet London to a brick you will make a fantastic comeback n win many more Masters. I ask God to grant you good health n save you from further injuries. I hope your publicity team show you your fan mail which will help you considerably right now when you are feeling so sad n down. Vamos Rafa. Love n God bless you. Your Aussie Abuela (I hope this is the right word for grandmother in Spanish?). 😀😄 🎈🎈🎈xox
this morning I awoke and my firstst thought was for you do not be sad darling,.i think you have been given a horrible draw ,these apponennts. just do not play the game youdid god bless ou xx
sorry you lost so early,but Dustin was relaxed, one reason he won,I feel you are too uptight and need some help from a motivational coach,.We love Uncle Tony as much as you but maybe he’s out of ideas in that field. ?
Good luck for the rest of your career.
Mi querido Rafa. He estado muy triste este dia y me imagino como te sientes tu, perdiendo con el numero 110. No se que paso porque no soy una experta, pero creo que debes buscar a otra persona mas en tu coaching. Tu tio ha hecho buen trabajo, pero no te ha ido muy bien ultimamente. Lo vi en las filas y no emotion. Piensalo, tu y tu carrera estan antes que tu coach. TE QUIERO, RESPETO Y TODO EL DIA HE ESTADO SUPER TRISTE. PARA MI WIMBLEDON ACABO AYER. NO ME IMPORTA QUIEN GANE ESTA VEZ. Tu siempre has sido mi favorito desde hace muchos anicos y me siento mucho muy triste. Animo campeon. Todos te queremos por tu carisma, sencillez y para mi siempre seras mejor. Tu abuela postiza que te quiere mucho y Mexico tambien. Piensa lo que te digo.
Nadal is tense and uptight during his matches cuz he’s not bringing anything new to his game, which no longer works. Get a new coach man!
If Roger Federer done it you can and he is a few years older than you are. Chin up and look around you; you have been the greatest and will always be.So no sadness young Rafa! Finance motivates some people for that once because it is a necessity but then its not important for everyone. Vamos Rafa.
I will never forget the best tennis match ever. You against Roger Federer in 2008. Hold your head up high Rafa.xx
I cannot agree more on what Marylynn, time:4:14am wrote (from her heart) this morning! I feel exactly like her, Rafa. You are such a special young man. You have to believe in yourself again. We know you can do it. You have it all in you! Never stop believing in yourself!! We are looking forward to many more performances from you. You make us love to watch tennis! Look after your body.
Rafa.. a sad day indeed.. not for the loss but the way u r loosing… time for an honest introspection on technique n fitness.. sure u will comeback much stronger to be the all time greatest champion of Tennis…
Dear Rafa Im ur dieheart fan(P.Srinivasulu).If you don’t mind,please work on your concentration level,confidence level.Ur the champion of all time but this year is most miserable for u and ur fans.We r hurting alot our champ is not performing upto the mark
but is very painful to you as well.Rafa please enhance the spirit of game & passion
towards towards within you.Im observing that for the past one year ur not into the
game with intense passion.Please you could surpass Federer ‘s record 17 major if
u work it out properly.There is no player like you with character and talent,you should be
physically and mental fit then u will achieve rest of the things Rafa………………………
Please come to US Open 2015 with new spirited Rafa…………….All the Best………….
Rafa, you need to be as streaky and unpredictable as players like Dustin Brown and Gael Monfils. Keep players like them guessing as much as they keep you guessing and not knowing where to expect your balls. That is what they do and it works a lot of the time. Just watch them and develop a few unpredictable techniques of your own. It will befuddle them and you will win. I guarantee it. Good luck, dear Rafa.
Hi Rafa,
I’m a proud supporter and i share your emotions as you left the Wimbledon Tournament so soon.
I can give you the promising and uplifting lines everyone slings, “Rafa, don’t worry you’ll get back on your feet, back to your winning ways” but the harsh reality is..you may not.
For the sake of Tennis and being a Grand Ambassador of the game, please change your style of play. In Poker if your apponent can read you well chances are you’ve lost.
Predictability is the word you through in a tennis ball container write the word on it and when you train look at it. This will remind you have a fresh approach to your game. A mind-set, which will drive you to a new player a new and regenerated Nadal.
Finish games quicker, stop the long rally’s by giving your apponent the opportunity to get back into the game.
I know it’s your style of play, just refocus all your energy to develop a new style with a deadlier finish.
Good luck out there, I hope to see that new player soon…
Rafa you tried so hard and we all support you.Like the lady above,I have had hours and hours of enjoyment of watching you play,and collect all your awards.
God willing I will be seeing you in Melbourne Australia,in january,Love,AlaineXX
Please understand this, find a new coach or bring it ti your team, uncle toni ypu should ask Rafa for that ASAP, do it or end like this
My dearest Rafa: No pretense, I am sad for you and I am crying with you. I know that you were prepared to compete and prepared to win — I KNOW that. Yes I do, just as I know that you will be fine, I know you will . I know in my heart and soul that you will bite another grand slam trophy – I’m guessing 3 more. And yes, I am disappointed that it will not be the 2015 Wimbledon trophy, But I know that it will happen. You are a true sportsman, a Great tennis player, and a fine, sensitive young man. You are truly a great human being and I couldn’t be more fond of you. Just keep your positive attitude and trust in yourself – believe in yourself. You have no reason to lack confidence. You played great today even though you did not win. He was not as good as it may seem. Good, yes, but very often he was very lucky in many situations. I am not saying it was all luck because that would be silly, I am simply saying that quite often he was lucky. Enjoy your summer Rafa, and continue to be healthy in body and mind. You are my favorite tennis player, always have been always will be. You are the reasons I love tennis. God Bless you Rafa. I love you. Marylynn