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He's a fantastic player and he's going to be around so much longer so I'm happy with every one I get before he takes them all

Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: June 3
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I doubt about myself. I think doubts are good in life. The people who don't have doubts I think only two things-arrogance or not intelligence.
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I became a player who goes to a lot of effort while training, who can rely on his will and his mental strengths.
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I'm delighted and feel incredibly happy with what have been an amazing two months.
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Anyone could become a star, but everyone must be a human being.
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I would like to believe there is a God, but I think it is better to say I'm not sure there is a God and live your life with kindness and respect for people than to say I know there is a God and then do bad things.
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I was passionate about soccer. I still am. Odd, though - playing soccer always made me much more anxious than playing tennis. On soccer days, I'd be out of bed by 6 in the morning, all nervous. But I was always calm when it was time for a tennis match. I still don't know why.
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I just wanted to see how the shorts felt again.
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All sports are continuously developing, but what they all have in common is that the speed is increasing. That's also true of tennis the ball is getting faster and faster.
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I'm always searching for new music, and I change what I listen to on a regular basis.
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I have no interest in becoming a tax exile and living somewhere I don't want to - I just want to be at home with my family.
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The US player Andy Roddick reaches speeds of 220 kilometers per hour when he serves. If I train with him every day, I will later be at an advantage against a player whose service crosses the net at 190 kilometers per hour.
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I was shy when I was a kid, I was very shy, but now I think I've improved a lot. I can speak OK with the media and with the people. My English is still bad but I feel a little bit better now than before.
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I am going to fight for important things.
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What distinguishes tennis is respect for one's opponent, one's conduct on the court.
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My goal is to improve my game, stay healthy and be competitive. If I have that, I know I can be able to win tournaments, which in the end is what it counts.
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I like fishing. Not actual fishing - I like the peace and quiet of being at sea. It's different.
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In Majorca, I can be myself. I go to the supermarket and the cinema, and I am just Rafa. Everyone knows me, and it is no big deal. I can go all day - no photographs.
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