Enduring means accepting. Accepting things as they are and not as you would wish them to be, and then looking ahead, not behind.

— Rafael Nadal

Even if I have already peaked, I have to believe I can improve. I wake up every morning, and go to practice, with the illusion that I'm going to get better that day.

— Rafael Nadal

However, great your dedication, you never win anything on your own

— Rafael Nadal

I always wanted to be honest with myself and to those who have had faith in me.

— Rafael Nadal

I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside the court. Being alone in the dark is something I don't like.

— Rafael Nadal

I have no sense of humor about losing

— Rafael Nadal

I like a lot of sports. Especially football - it's my favorite sport. My uncle played football in Barcelona for nine years and played for Spain in three World Cups.

— Rafael Nadal

I like fishing. Not actual fishing - I like the peace and quiet of being at sea. It's different.

— Rafael Nadal

I love the beach. I love the sea. All my life I live within - in front of the sea.

— Rafael Nadal

I started to travel like this at the age of 15 so for me, it's normal. Some days you get tired, and you feel, 'I want to stay at home a little bit more,' but it's only the moment.

— Rafael Nadal