251 Quotes by Rafael Nadal

However great your dedication, you never win anything on your own.

Is only a tennis match. At the end, that’s life. There is much more important things.

I’m not the best player in the history of tennis. I think I’m amongst the best. That’s true. That’s enough for me.

I admire a lot of people, but in terms of sport I’ve always loved the mentality of Tiger Woods on a golf course. I always love his eyes when he’s setting himself and focusing on his decision; he has a really strong, focused face and believes that he can make the shot.

I am afraid of a lot of things. A dog. I could be afraid of a dog that’s upset, for example. And on the tennis courts, maybe on the outside I look fearless, but on the inside, I’m scared. There’s not one player in the world who isn’t nervous before matches. Especially important matches.

You just try to play tough and focus point for point. Sounds so boring, but it’s the right thing to do out there.

I’m really, really emotional.

My motivation and aspiration is the same, being number one or being number five. So that’s the truth. And my goal is the same – it’s to always be happy playing, it’s to enjoy the game and improve always.

I’m only superstitious on the tennis court.