Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks at a press conference following his victory in the men's singles final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal is one of the best tennis players of all time. He is also known for his epic responses to the media during press conferences.
Some were controversial but in this article, we will take a look back at when a young Nadal gave a hilarious reply to a tricky question asked by the media.
The incident happened during the press conference after the Spaniard won his fourth French Open title. This was also his fourth Grand Slam win. Roger Federer’s surreal monopoly as the top player was being threatened by the Southpaw. Nadal defeated Federer in straight sets in a lopsided final.
The Spanish sensation was 22 years old back then and ranked No. 2 in the world behind the Swiss legend. After his comprehensive win, Nadal was asked if he felt like he was the No. 1 player in the world. To this, Nadal replied: “No. No no, I feel like No. 2 because I’m…… I’m No. 2.” Nadal had the chance to give a cocky reply but he chose to be humble. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is still as humble as he was back then and that is why he receives unparallel respect wherever he goes.
Rafael Nadal has been in brilliant form this season. He won the Australian Open and French Open while battling injuries.
The 36-year-old looked good for a calendar-year Grand Slam as he reached the Wimbledon semifinal but a 7mm tear in his abdomen forced him to pull out before the match.
Fans were concerned about the stalwart’s participation at the upcoming US Open event. Nadal has given them some delightful news as he recently began practicing at his academy in Mallorca, Spain. His name was also there on the entry list for the US Open. So we are certainly going to see the legend in action, striving to win his fifth title at Flushing Meadows.
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