Nadal now says winning is not an obsession
By Agencia EFE - 2 hours ago
Rome, April 14

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal says is very good and that victory will come soon after the recovery period from physical problems, but right now, "winning is not an obsession."
This was explained by the Spanish tennis player in an interview published today in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera "on the occasion of their participation in the tournament in Monte Carlo Masters 1000 first season on clay.
"I'm happier than it seems. I'm playing well and my tennis has become to be in good shape. There is still room for growth, but small. Maybe I'm missing a little security. Little things. Physically I am a hundred per one hundred and I missed everything, even the pain of wisdom teeth, "said Nadal.
Still, at this time, "winning is not an obsession," added the player, who said he would be concerned only "if it is wrong or you did not play well."
He explained that he is more interested "other happiness", "take the health, friends and a great family" because, for example "the happiness of success at Wimbledon is only momentary."
About his time away from the competition at his home in Mallorca, Nadal said he had enjoyed these peaceful days.
"In Manacor the pace is calm and people are relaxed. My serenity is born there, the ability to behave normally. Here I am neither a VIP, or an idol. On the island, the autographs I ask for them only tourists. I awake staring at the sea, so my day starts right from the start, "he explained.
But he added that being at home without being able to train "is very sad," and found that during recovery often thought of the loss to Sweden's Robin Soderlin in the semifinals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon withdrawal.
"That's it, I never thought about retiring. Never," he said racket Manacor and current world number three.
With regard to its historical rivalry with Roger Federer, Nadal said that "it is essential to have someone with so much talent ahead."
"Roger is a much more complete player than me and I had to beat him to get better. Overcoming the level of my tennis to make the best of me. In this he helps me," he said.
Also clarified that with the world number one for years maintained a "cordial" and that often send mobile messages (SMS) to congratulate for birthdays or for wins.
"When he won in Paris in 2009 I said I was very happy for him because he deserved it," he added.
The Spanish tennis player said during the interview that he feels has been given by the message that good will not submit to doping controls.
"I do the checks, I love to do and want to make them all. The courts must be clean," he said.
However, he added, "I am honest when I say that the charges of doping, be home from 8 to 9 am, notify the list of my movements, where I go and with whom, are a breach of privacy."
"I have been doing drug testing in every tournament I've played this year and last week have been even Manacor to my house. I do not ask do not, but are a bit more reasonable. They have to become a show, "said Spanish racket.
The player also reiterated its "Real Madrid" and stated that this year, Real Madrid has a "players coach and a new project and has had little time to coordinate everything."
"In the league we are not bad, but we lost the derby now just because Barca is better," he said.




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