Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal comments on his rituals: “I’d rather not have them”

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal comments on his rituals: “I’d rather not have them”

“I would rather not have them,” said the Spaniard, who recently secured his 21st Australian Open“>Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

It is no longer possible for Nadal to remove the many rituals from his functioning system. The left-hander emphasized how incredibly demanding and stressful tennis can be on a mental level.

“Tennis is a mentally aggressive sport that demands a lot from you at all times; the tiniest mistake sends you home,” said the 35-year-old, adding: “You have to find a way to be 100 percent focused without losing your mind to be distracted by external things.”

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The Mallorcan differentiates between matches and training. “Basically, I’m a very focused person. I don’t know if it’s a positive or a negative, but having rituals works for me. When I’m training, I don’t have any rituals, but when I’m competing, it gives me security and isolation.”

Nadal known for his rituals

Nadal is known for his many habits and rituals on the tennis court. For example, before he leaves the bank when changing sides, he always makes sure that his drinks bottles are arranged in the same position.

Rafael Nadal arranges his bottle

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In addition, the clay court king does not enter the lines between rallies. When crossing the lines, he also makes sure that he does it with his right foot first. In addition, he always tugs at his trousers, his shirt and his face in the same order before the rallies begin.

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