Rafael Nadal shares his thoughts ahead of Davis Cup tie vs India
Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, reacts as he answers a question during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Spain may be overwhelming favorites in their upcoming Davis Cup World Group Play-off against India, but Rafael Nadal is in no mood to take the hosts lightly.
We have good team. We have a team that really wants to be here and give their best. I think that a team like Spain should be in the World Group and that is why we are here.
Excited to be back in India. I know these players have been practicing here but we will be ready for the confrontation.
I am happy to be back. I had a tough two months and I am happy to be back where I want to be — on the tennis court.
I have been playing in the Davis Cup since I was 17. It is a special feeling to represent your country and there have been some great moments. We had some great success in this competition.
It is always a special feeling to play for your country.
Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, answers a question during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, reacts as he answers a question during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, reacts as he answers a question during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, reacts as he listens to a question during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Spanish tennis players, from left, Feliciano Lopez, David Ferrer, Conchita Martinez, Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez pose for photographs during a press conference ahead of their Davis Cup tennis match against India in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Spain take on hosts India from Sept. 16 to 18. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Agree with Fedallica, Leander Paes is an inspiration. He looks about 30 and probably has the fitness to match. They gave the Olympic champions a run for their money!
YEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a victory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VAMOS DEAR RAFA & MARC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Beautiful match…..fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) ENJOY EVERYTHING & have a fun weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Lots of love & happiness dear Rafa !!!!!!! We are so thankful for your exciting TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Mucahs Gracias SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
What a bonus – a live stream on YouTube – I didn’t expect to be watching Rafa and Marc in beautiful India. I visited Goa once and the experience of extreme humidity will always stay with me!
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Agree with Fedallica, Leander Paes is an inspiration. He looks about 30 and probably has the fitness to match. They gave the Olympic champions a run for their money!
YEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a victory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VAMOS DEAR RAFA & MARC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Beautiful match…..fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) ENJOY EVERYTHING & have a fun weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Lots of love & happiness dear Rafa !!!!!!! We are so thankful for your exciting TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) Mucahs Gracias SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : )
and it is 2 MATCH POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : )
VAMOS SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : )
What a bonus – a live stream on YouTube – I didn’t expect to be watching Rafa and Marc in beautiful India. I visited Goa once and the experience of extreme humidity will always stay with me!
Ci…………………Ci………………& Ci…………………… VAMOS RAFA & MARC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) ; ) : ) : ) You are playing unbelievably and your returns are magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) You are looking SOLID out there………….strong, energized & mighty adorable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!