May 26, 2009

FIRST ROUND MATCH AGAINST MARCOS DANIEL

"The first match is always difficult. I was a little nervous because this tournament is very special to me, but I feel good.”

“In sports, in a tenth of a second you have to catch the ball and everything can change in a game. You need to be present there, on time. If you play well, you have the feeling you'll be on top of the next ball, but today I was a bit short in my shots. I was not precise. It wasn't neat and clear during this match, so this is what I need to improve.”

NEW PINK NIKE OUTFIT

“I knew these colours since the moment some months ago Nike showed us the proposed clothing. I like pink, and I specially like this outfit very much. The whole combination I find it really nice. We wear a lot of pink in Spain and I think it is a nice colour. If you look at my website it is also pink for this tournament”.

ABOUT ARRIVING EARLY IN ROLAND GARROS

“Some people ask why did I arrive so early to Roland Garros. Well, I arrived already on Wednesday night so that I could get a good practice on Thursday where I played an exhibition match here in Paris. I like to come early to tournaments.”

HIS FUTURE KIDS

“I would like them to do whatever they want to do, meaning if they decide to become tennis players I will support them. But the most important thing is that it should be their decission. Not sure I will be their coach though...”

WHAT MAKES RAFA ANGRY

“Bad education of people (Meaning bad manners). Not sure I get to lose my temper but close.”

RAFA’S BLOG FROM RG: Ever wonder if Rafa has a facebook account?, If he does his laundry? Well, read his exclusive daily blog for Times Online and get to know Rafa better.

NOTE: Rafa is due to play again on Wednesday against Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili.