Wimbledon is such a beautiful place to play tennis

Hello everyone,

I am writing this blog this year again from the house I rented in Wimbledon. Have to say that since I stay here the tournament is much better for me.
I used to stay in the city at a hotel but in the last 5 years (except last year, obviously) I am staying at a rented house next to the courts. That really is a big difference. Big change and much better. I really feel like home like this. As a matter of fact we do everything that you would do home. Cook, clean (that's the worst I suppose), ....


But changing subject, let me tell you that this club is simply amazing. Today I went to one of the roofs and had the chance to see the club. It is beautiful and we are very privileged to come and play at this place.


Rafa.

Q&A

Questions for Rafa: how's the golf game?

What is your favorite tapas?
Debbie, USA


RN: I always like anything that has fish. The olives too.


Do you think that if the prize money is equal for men and women then the women should also play five sets? Good luck at Wimbledon.
Cheryl USA

RN: I think that discussion is something way more complicated. That statement is not the correct one.


You told us that you have watched PGA Golf on TV. Have you already played some golf here in England yet?
MK SW19


RN: Yes I have had the chance to play golf here. Beautiful place when the sun is out.


What is the first thing you think about when you wake up ?
Axèle

RN: That I have to wake up


Besides Spain, which team would you like to see do well at this year's World Cup?
Jessica, China


RN: That's a very good question, We were talking about it while watching Argentina tonight. There are a few teams that I like watching like England, Argentina, Brazil...

How many languages do you speak? We know about Spanish, Catalan, Mallorcan, English, some Italian and some French. That's very impressive. Do you know a little bit of any other languages? Like German or Swedish or something like that?
Vernon, BC


RN: Well, Catalan and Mallorcan is almost the same. My English is getting better... Not really French...


Jamie Baker said practising with you was like playing a "machine" as well as a real culture shock. How do you manage to keep so focus when you practice?
Susanna
RN: I always said play like you practice so I suppose that answers the question. But clearly not like a machine.