The glory is being happy. The glory is not winning here or winning there. The glory is enjoying practicing, enjoy every day, enjoying to work hard, trying to be a better player than before.
Rafael NadalRead
I play because I have fun, if I don't have fun on the court, there is something wrong. I am just a 19 year old boy that likes to do what he likes, nothing else.
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What this quote means
Enjoying the process is essential for true success.
In this quote, Rafael Nadal emphasizes that the joy of playing is more important than the game itself. He conveys that if playing no longer brings him happiness, it signifies an issue in his approach or mindset, indicating a deeper relationship between enjoyment and success in any pursuit.
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FunHappinessSuccessPlayEnjoyment
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In a motivational speech for young athletes.
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Hard courts are very negative for the body. I know the sport is a business and creating these courts is easier than clay or grass, but I am 100 per cent sure it is wrong.
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