RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

EL PAÍS interviewed the 32-year-old champion after his 11th victory at Roland Garros and asked him about the controversy over his recent political statements

“Good morning, how are you?” asks Rafael Nadal, 32, as he sits down with EL PAÍS and other members of the press to discuss his 11th victory at Roland Garros on Sunday. Recently the world’s number one tennis player has been in the Spanish news for more than just his prowess with the racket. It is 10.30am as he sits down to talk to reporters at the Hotel Meliá Tour Eiffel in Paris before leaving for a publicity event with Nike. 

Question. Do you think that you need some extra time to fully appreciate what you have just achieved?  ... Read more »

For the second consecutive year, Rafa Nadal will train on the Mallorca Open courts in order to prepare for Wimbledon. The World No. 1, who won Roland Garros for the eleventh time last Sunday, pulled out of Queen’s following the advice of his doctors to rest after playing 27 matches in the last two months, where he has won titles in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Rome and Roland Garros. Now, and before the start of   Wimbledon (starting July 2), Nadal will face the preparation of the third Grand Slam of the season on the grass of the Mallorca Open.  ... Read more »