Rafa is so genuine here trying to give honest and good advise from his point of view. It was really nice to see him giving theses answers to the young players and kind of reflecting his career this way too.
@@marcosdoyter7460 hypocritical comment. U get paid to do ur job right? And how do u do ur job? U sit feeling high and mighty on ur comforrtable seat just commenting, but i doubt it U have self awareness on how U do ur job
@@Luningning-k4v Your comment does not make sense. You are just one of those lunatic fans. The guy does not genuinely support the sport. He would never spontaneously look for those kids to give advice. They paid him and told him what to do. So, he is pretending to care. But he gives a crap. He never gave a scholarship on his school/academy.
@@Luningning-k4v Nadal does not support the youth and does not support young talents. Grow up. They paid him to be there. It was millions of dollars just to show up and to pretend that he cares.
João Fonseca asked the question about how do you have the will to always fight so hard and what he did on the final against Tien was exactly how Nadal told him…he learned from the best! amazing player good luck João!
When a legend speaks, there is always a humble tone in their demeanor and the way they carry themselves. A true legend’s mindset is rooted in humility, particularly towards younger generations, allowing them to feel a sense of closeness and relatability. At the same time, this humility highlights the remarkable achievements that can be attained through dedication and perseverance.
That's life and being human ay? We make mistakes, we learn. We do better. We make mistakes again. We do better again. I suppose life isn't linear & I think Rafa is an incredible example of humility and perseverance.
I soooo hope that Rublev watches this video and takes Rafa’s advice. Don’t play so many tournaments, take some time away from the court doing something totally apart from tennis. Rest is not a weakness, it’s a necessity ❤
Are you both insane? OBVIOUSLY is extremely flattering if someone names their dog THAT THEY LOVE after you. Rafa’s reaction was one of modesty and slight embarrassment.
He has the patience and the passion in whatever he does but i dont see him coaching.... i would rather see him as Real Madrid's president😊 when Florentino retires😊
He may be there because of money, but he definitely supports youth development with his academy. They have received the last laureus award for their work.
It was interesting to see how Nadal used to handle things in terms of schedule on the tour back in the day when he was younger,as well as the interaction with your team without the social work,the tour used to be more fun he says,I would like to hear what Djokovic and Federer have to say about that point of view as well,kids learning from the best teachers what else can they ask for huh :D
I get sad when i see Rafa now. Guy wanted to play forever and would of had 100 grand slams by the year 2150 if he was able to. Same with fed and djoker. Those 3 were a different breed. Hopefully sinner and alcaraz can provide us those special momemts moving forward now
Can anyone explain this behavior of Mensik? the guy is in front of a giant of the sport, says a couple of nonsense and leaves to "train". Is he always this stupid or was it just today?
sorry to say that, but Mensik's questions??? disrespectfull and unprofessional - first question like "how you feel fired from tennis by your physical unability to keep going more?" and second? "my dog's name is -guess what? Rafa" .... that's not confidence, that's something else I would say... 🤐
Michelsen will have a hard time on the tour. The guy is worried about having fun. To have fun in tennis in enjoying the process, which includes lots of travelling, hotel living, practicing and losing. No booze, no partying and no demanding girls.
I don’t think he meant booze, partying and girls. He just meant work/life balance and Rafa acknowledged the importance of finding the right balance and that it’s hard especially when you’re young.
@@natka9876 These are just examples of things that don't belong in a pro career of a top player. He can choose to be a Kyrgios kinda guy though. More relaxed and not a 100% focused.
Rafa is so genuine here trying to give honest and good advise from his point of view. It was really nice to see him giving theses answers to the young players and kind of reflecting his career this way too.
He is just there for the money. He was paid for it.
@@marcosdoyter7460 hypocritical comment. U get paid to do ur job right? And how do u do ur job? U sit feeling high and mighty on ur comforrtable seat just commenting, but i doubt it U have self awareness on how U do ur job
@@Luningning-k4v Your comment does not make sense. You are just one of those lunatic fans.
The guy does not genuinely support the sport. He would never spontaneously look for those kids to give advice.
They paid him and told him what to do. So, he is pretending to care. But he gives a crap.
He never gave a scholarship on his school/academy.
Credit to fonseca speaking english and spanish not native for him
@@Luningning-k4v Nadal does not support the youth and does not support young talents.
Grow up.
They paid him to be there.
It was millions of dollars just to show up and to pretend that he cares.
João Fonseca asked the question about how do you have the will to always fight so hard and what he did on the final against Tien was exactly how Nadal told him…he learned from the best! amazing player good luck João!
Elegant and thoughtful Rafael.
Rafa's english has really improved in the years
I think Fonseca has remembered this Rafa's adivice in the final match today!
i was thinking the same...
Rafa is the goat. There will never be another sportsman like him. Legend
only on clay .
When a legend speaks, there is always a humble tone in their demeanor and the way they carry themselves.
A true legend’s mindset is rooted in humility, particularly towards younger generations, allowing them to feel a sense of closeness and relatability. At the same time, this humility highlights the remarkable achievements that can be attained through dedication and perseverance.
Rafa the most humble tennis player of them all. I am happy to see him giving the young guys a pep talk. Priceless.
It's nice to see Rafa in the company of next gen. 👍😍
Rafa, you look happy. I'm happy, too
You can tell Rafa is a fan of Fonseca's game in particular
No you cant..
@@nikosgr9290 Learn to read body language, my friend. Stay in school.
@@DaggerMan11 thank u Colombo
@@lartisan6274 no, thank you :)
he probably is but nothing here really indicates that. Just pure armchair psychology from you honestly
Congratulations Fonseca! Love watching this dude play wow!! 🎾 my new favorite player easy
After all these years on tour, Rafa now speaks perfect English. Bravo! 🤩
I love the way that he talks about some errors not to do but always saying he did them. That's true humility!
That's life and being human ay? We make mistakes, we learn. We do better. We make mistakes again. We do better again. I suppose life isn't linear & I think Rafa is an incredible example of humility and perseverance.
Love this! The next gen taking advice from a legend
This lip stick on rafa suits him well 😂
Good to see you rafa❤
What a legend. Great words of wisdom. Mensik missed the best part but seemed like his main goal was telling Rafa his dog’s name :D
And he wasn’t successful on it as Rafa is not a big fan of dogs and in fact, he was/or still is afraid of dogs.
@ Oh wow, I didn’t know that. It was weird anyway.
I am pretty sure that after 20 years on tour the biggest compliment that Rafa got was "Do u know the name of my dog? Rafa" Mensik.J 2024.
He s too young to know that it is not a compliment. Rafa too wise to make of that an issue... like so many other famous people would.
Rafa is a humble legend cannot be said of other wannabe goats
All the "wannabee goats" are living their best lives whilst you're here complaining about them on TH-cam.
I soooo hope that Rublev watches this video and takes Rafa’s advice. Don’t play so many tournaments, take some time away from the court doing something totally apart from tennis. Rest is not a weakness, it’s a necessity ❤
It’s kinda hard for Zeus to explain how he do things to mere mortals.. 😂
Vamo João, obrigado rafa genio! botafogo fr.
Such clean daps right at the beginning of the interview.
Seems like Rog and Rafa have nailed the art of daps on tour!
Es por ahí RAFA.👏💪👏💪👏
7:45 Man I wish my brain could remember a time like that. A life without the internet.
you wouldnt be able to live without internet lol stop talking like it was better
@@gomesss1 Trust me, humans can live without internet, we've done it before
@ yeah thats because before we didnt know what it was
Trust me it was great!
Rafa is the best
Alex sounds exactly like Ben Shelton 😊😊. We miss you already 🇪🇸 Rafa.
Great interview 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Vamos Rafa ♾️
Good interview! 👍
Lovely man. Really
i wish we had the same interview with roger pls make it happen
5:12
"You know what's my dog's name?"
"Rafa"
I don't know if I'd be grateful or insulted if someone said that to me 😭
Thats what I thought. By Rafas face you can see he is also a bit surprised by that. Mensik is young, and that dog comment shows he is a bit foolish.
Are you both insane? OBVIOUSLY is extremely flattering if someone names their dog THAT THEY LOVE after you. Rafa’s reaction was one of modesty and slight embarrassment.
@@grimsonYes, next question
THE MAESTRO KNOWS < TAKING CARE OF THE NEW PUPPIES < NICE RAFA!
We need more of these videos and also more of his wisdom
6:47 he’s so nervous he’s hardly listening. Hahahaha
Rafa the tennis player was amazing. Rafa the tennis coach --> 🤯
Rafa would make an excellent coach I bet. No idea if it’s something he’s considering.
He has the patience and the passion in whatever he does but i dont see him coaching.... i would rather see him as Real Madrid's president😊 when Florentino retires😊
I miss you Rafael❤
He may be there because of money, but he definitely supports youth development with his academy. They have received the last laureus award for their work.
Love you Rafa
It was interesting to see how Nadal used to handle things in terms of schedule on the tour back in the day when he was younger,as well as the interaction with your team without the social work,the tour used to be more fun he says,I would like to hear what Djokovic and Federer have to say about that point of view as well,kids learning from the best teachers what else can they ask for huh :D
Why not all the next gen? I'm not suppose to say the quiet part out loud.
Is naming your dog 'Rafa' a compliment?
Definitely Yes. Atleast they are more LOYAL than you.
Of course, it’s a compliment. Rafa is Korda’s idol, and he named his cat Rafa
At least in Mexico, it’s not. Gotta be careful jajajaja
We usually love our pets very much, they are like kids to us. If we call them after someone it usually means that we thoroughly like that person.
I think one of Ruud's dogs is called Rafa too
rafa has amazing lips my god
Rafa❤️
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
♥
I get sad when i see Rafa now. Guy wanted to play forever and would of had 100 grand slams by the year 2150 if he was able to. Same with fed and djoker. Those 3 were a different breed. Hopefully sinner and alcaraz can provide us those special momemts moving forward now
Where was Learner? Didn't want to learn from Rafa?
Thank God, the establishment is taking care of rafa after his loyal services towardstheir bosses. Commendable 🤗🙌👏
Classic generation vs insta generation
Tennis is tough to make a living. If you are not a top 100 player, you have no leeway to have fun unless you already have money.
Can anyone explain this behavior of Mensik? the guy is in front of a giant of the sport, says a couple of nonsense and leaves to "train". Is he always this stupid or was it just today?
Not a fan of whoever it is that left early and his question and even him naming his dog after rafa.
It's the one and only Jakub Mensik !!! One of the next big stars and highly rated by a lot of analysts.
You rafanatic are so very sensitive. Damn, can't he name his dog raf a because he loves one of his idols? 😳 you guys got to just chill a little bit
Rafa looks younger... relaxed now, grandkids... gray hair.... enjoy
Grandkids?
Legendary man giving tips to greenhorns
that sentence from Mensik about his dog name was really rude and disrespectful . teenagerssssssss :/
WHY TF IS RAFA PUTTING LIPSTICK ON?
Learn from the champ
sorry to say that, but Mensik's questions??? disrespectfull and unprofessional - first question like "how you feel fired from tennis by your physical unability to keep going more?" and second? "my dog's name is -guess what? Rafa" .... that's not confidence, that's something else I would say... 🤐
22.5 ýears as a pro i think
Dude what's going on with Michelsen's skin?
Michelsen will have a hard time on the tour. The guy is worried about having fun. To have fun in tennis in enjoying the process, which includes lots of travelling, hotel living, practicing and losing. No booze, no partying and no demanding girls.
I don’t think he meant booze, partying and girls. He just meant work/life balance and Rafa acknowledged the importance of finding the right balance and that it’s hard especially when you’re young.
I think he is just talking about balancing personal life and tennis.
What are you on about, it was a good question and great answer.
@@natka9876 These are just examples of things that don't belong in a pro career of a top player. He can choose to be a Kyrgios kinda guy though. More relaxed and not a 100% focused.
michlesen
I guess xisca lipstick didn’t come off
Did Rafa try his best with learning English?
IM SURE IT IS BETTER THAN YOUR SPANISH ...
The Legend vs the noob liga 😂😂😂😂
*How does it feel when you talk to someone who has never won the ATP Finals?*
Rafa counting his oil money over christmas
I dident learn anything. Very predictable answers.
Such a shame and so stupid he opted for surgery
Rafael escravo da superstição.
Djokovic at the beginning of the year tell to everyone pay attention to Fonseca , goat things