‘I tolerated success and failure equally’
Rafael Nadal’s 2022 has started in the best way. Against all odds, the Spanish champion won the Australian Open at the end of a memorable ride. Arriving in Melbourne without great expectations, the former world number 1 has grown with the passing of the shifts and has proven to be an absolute legend of the sport.
After surviving two authentic battles against Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Berrettini, the Majorcan reassembled Daniil Medvedev in two sets in the final. Thanks to this triumph (the second ‘Down Under’), Rafa reached 21 Slams, beating Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time ranking.
The 35-year-old from Manacor will try to reach 22 already at Roland Garros, where he will be the big favorite for the win. Nole’s choice not to get vaccinated could affect his entire season, preventing him from further enriching his bulletin board.
Nadal should return to the field in Acapulco, and then play the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami. In a long interview with ‘Cantabria Labs’, the Iberian revealed the secret of his longevity.
Nadal on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle
“It’s important to have real inner humility, not false humility, to accept that things don’t always go well, and tolerate bad times better,” Rafael Nadal said.
“One of the keys to me continuing to play tennis today is that I tolerated success and failure equally. Nothing is so fantastic and nothing is so terrible,” he added. “There are good times and bad times. Emotionally, you have to maintain a middle line.”
During the interview, Nadal was also asked to give his thoughts on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. The Spaniard claimed he always looked forward to gaining “a broader knowledge” when it came to his own health.
He also said developing healthy habits directly affects the daily aspects of one’s life. “I always say and believe that everything can be improved, and days like today help us do it, not because in the end, you have a broader…
Source : tennisworldusa
