Rafael Nadal

Everyone is entitled to have their own opinions.

I feel that love. I feel that energy. I always felt that energy when I’m playing in New York.

Some people get very confused about my game. They think it’s better if the court is slow, because I have a good defence. But the faster it is, the better for me. My spin is more painful for my opponents, my aggressive game works better.

Two weeks ago, I was in a fantastic situation, winning at Roland Garros. Now, losing in the first round, it’s tough. The tour continues. Life continues. This is a sport of victories, not a sport of losses. Nobody remembers the losses. I don’t want to remember the loss.

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.

If the girls and boys have talent and feel like working on themselves, they can become champions.

I spend a little time every day to play sports.

I tried to find a solution to the problem that I had, tried to find a way to start playing better.

I feel that love. I feel that energy. I always felt that energy when I’m playing in New York.

In tennis, because of the way it’s scored, I don’t think that scoring one point out of luck is ever decisive in winning. But, of course, it depends on the moment.

Winning is a way of expressing yourself.

The thing, when you’re down two sets to love, is to stay calm, even though it’s hard, because people are freaking out, people are worried for you.

I’m ambidextrous when I eat. But playing tennis right-handed – I can’t do it. I’m clueless.

Everyone is entitled to have their own opinions.

So this is it. Match point for eternity.

The worst thing is to play too defensively. I need to play with more intensity and be aggressive. If I do that, I’m going to do well because my touch is good.

I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all I Love to play.

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.

I swim almost every day, a thousand meters.

I think I am a complete player. I can play well on all the surfaces. For me, the clay might be easiest, but I am not a specialist on clay.

The favorite is always the No. 1. I can win. Blake can win. But the favorite is the No. 1.