10 Things Rafael Nadal Can't Live Without | GQ Sports

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  • There are a few thing Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal can't live without when he hits the road. From his tennis bag and sports outfit to his phone and laptop, these are Rafael Nadal's travel essentials.
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  • @imlazy77
    @imlazy77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5071

    "I need clothes to feel comfortable on court" - Rafa
    Same Rafa, same

    • @DaniloDanny77
      @DaniloDanny77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      😂😂😂😂

    • @stefanc4520
      @stefanc4520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      He's just like us regular folk!

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      He meant clothes in which he feels comfortable IN, on court.

    • @DaniloDanny77
      @DaniloDanny77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@michelez715 Dude, we know what he meant. You must be the one no one liked in school.

    • @pdy9930
      @pdy9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@michelez715 Agree.

  • @sherhdt
    @sherhdt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9683

    respect for this man for never breaking racquets in his career

    • @MrMaple-iq1sh
      @MrMaple-iq1sh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +485

      *Confused Nick Cyrgios*

    • @jonbonesmahomes7472
      @jonbonesmahomes7472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +997

      Yep. There is a story that his uncle Toni told him (when Rafa was a kid) that other kids dont have money to buy a racquet and Rafa never forgets that.
      He appreciates what he has.

    • @rafagoat575
      @rafagoat575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      Didn't even throw one!

    • @SkyreeXScalabar
      @SkyreeXScalabar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +345

      @@jonbonesmahomes7472 Uncle Toni said if Rafa ever breaks a racket he would stop coaching him

    • @tututu97
      @tututu97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WHAT?

  • @cosmic1317
    @cosmic1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2077

    “My passport, without my passport I dont go anywhere” 😂😂😂

  • @vikkipakki
    @vikkipakki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4250

    This is the simplest and the most real "Can't live without" episode GQ has ever made.

    • @Fryzjerhunter
      @Fryzjerhunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      yes very good, i even reconsidered my life choices what do i need more in life while watching this

    • @Miguelkas
      @Miguelkas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      2 chains flexed a water bottle

    • @wearemoving9572
      @wearemoving9572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I haven’t watched a lot buh Marcus Rashford’s own was also very simple and most relatable stuff as well

    • @fram13
      @fram13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Roland garros 2021 is not in your bagage .. :/

    • @elidotson461
      @elidotson461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alex Honnolds one is more simple

  • @Infinityflow0
    @Infinityflow0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7420

    Guys usually come on here showing their watches, wine, jewelry, and everything no one needs, and this dude shows his meds 😂. He has a million dollar Richard Milles watch and he didn't even show that off. Gotta love Rafa.

    • @manicpanic8226
      @manicpanic8226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      LOL what a guy!
      edit: *legend

    • @hanneshendigl6026
      @hanneshendigl6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      The cucinelly v neck had class, the richard mille not. Thaty why he didnt show it haha

    • @ammadkhan7314
      @ammadkhan7314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Exactly i was gonna comment the same thing people come here on GQ and show their LV toilet bags and bling stuff. Nadal showed a real class that being rich doesn’t mean a million dollar watch becomes you essential. Highly professional attitude

    • @gogigrk5211
      @gogigrk5211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      That's the difference between people's in USA and the rest of the world.

    • @iNastyyyHD
      @iNastyyyHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      A true legend!

  • @tdv10
    @tdv10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3575

    my man didnt even flex his richard milles

    • @christophernicolainas9371
      @christophernicolainas9371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      fr

    • @edgardocruet9071
      @edgardocruet9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Facts

    • @oc_g2236
      @oc_g2236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +331

      Ya unlike all these rappers blowing a bag to rock them, Richard Mille pays him to wear them and has his own signature model . Ultimate flex

    • @oliknolli
      @oliknolli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bobo0886 dont be jelous bobo

    • @tdv10
      @tdv10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bobo0886 and?

  • @karlkatrak7318
    @karlkatrak7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3248

    tennis stars r so classy he's practically the biggest athlete that has been on gq and yet he doesn't act it one bit

    • @AJ-wz1dc
      @AJ-wz1dc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      True

    • @nitink.a567
      @nitink.a567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Daniel Riccardo , is not big as him but he showed few basic stuff a driver needs and not all bling bling..

    • @yatharth17may1
      @yatharth17may1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@nitink.a567 well americans are more showy

    • @g.a.3131
      @g.a.3131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I would definetely put Alex honnold on top. Living on a van for they guy that free soloed El Capitan.

    • @alexto6888
      @alexto6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He is a class act, a very special person. It takes a lot to be that disciplined

  • @abdelrahmanhesham8646
    @abdelrahmanhesham8646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3354

    He really is one of the most humble guys.

  • @alejandromejia-mejia8747
    @alejandromejia-mejia8747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4085

    GQ needs more Tennis players and F1 drivers doing this

    • @PRINCE-db3sw
      @PRINCE-db3sw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      fr

    • @LK66
      @LK66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      👍🏻

    • @olivermccall9770
      @olivermccall9770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They're not big in America though

    • @sriyanspattanaik3783
      @sriyanspattanaik3783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Daniel Ricciardo has already done this

    • @alejandromejia-mejia8747
      @alejandromejia-mejia8747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@sriyanspattanaik3783 I know it was such a good episode! I hope they can get Pierre Gasly or Mick Schumacher one of the younger drivers on here.

  • @digitalspliff
    @digitalspliff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2393

    legend has a better watch collection and a higher net worth than 99% of the other people on here and he shows his meds

    • @1x403
      @1x403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He sponsored by richard mille thats why but dosent have better watch collectin I think he only allowed to where richard mille watches

    • @americabautista1773
      @americabautista1773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      @@1x403 he still could’ve had the opportunity to show it off but he didn’t

    • @Fatchance89
      @Fatchance89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      He can't live without his meds. He can without the watch.

    • @Phurngirathaana
      @Phurngirathaana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Not 99.... 99.99 definitely

    • @hyperlemongt4890
      @hyperlemongt4890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      His watch is worth more than 99% of people in the world.

  • @dris6
    @dris6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2516

    Wow... Probably the only guy to understand the meaning of "Essentials". How can you not admire this person!!!

    • @ivan_2k1
      @ivan_2k1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Exactly

    • @misiurokicki
      @misiurokicki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      there was alex honnold...brought an apple

    • @soniacondes2356
      @soniacondes2356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A truly admirable man

  • @chiragjain834
    @chiragjain834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    Rafa nadal: First guy to take answering this literally and honestly. while other people out there flexing expensive jewellery and clothes rafa here talking abt face masks and racquets. What a legend

    • @andreashabeck1155
      @andreashabeck1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Another one was alex Honnold

    • @Fernando-xh2ko
      @Fernando-xh2ko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Frrrr

    • @miguelransanz
      @miguelransanz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also he has a sponsorship with richard mille he didn’t talk about!!!! His watches on court are like 3M each a pop

  • @terrasai2857
    @terrasai2857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1535

    I love Rafa. He took “thing you can’t live without” way too literally 🤣

    • @elmagno2170
      @elmagno2170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      That is how we Spanish people are 😂 🇪🇸

    • @Vinnicombe1
      @Vinnicombe1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao

    • @futurehofer1564
      @futurehofer1564 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Surprised he didnt say "oxygen"

    • @lichialilyliu1226
      @lichialilyliu1226 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes. Rafa even showed us his passport. XD lol

  • @minacan121
    @minacan121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2233

    I’m a Fed fan, but you cannot dislike Rafa. Such a humble and a kind guy

    • @lubomirradev9801
      @lubomirradev9801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I never get you people ... What does being a fan of someone else HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING

    • @lucifermorningstar3709
      @lucifermorningstar3709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      @@lubomirradev9801 well that means that they like Federer better than Nadal, so what they are saying is, Federer is my favourite, but I’m not one of the people that dislikes every other tennis player. Essentially, I like Federer better, but I still love Nadal as well

    • @lubomirradev9801
      @lubomirradev9801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lucifermorningstar3709 you seem like a fun person ...

    • @rajivmuvva9286
      @rajivmuvva9286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same but Vice verse

    • @Andy-th2tn
      @Andy-th2tn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Lubomir Radev probably because of the wave of extremely toxic tennis fans in recent years. A lot of times its nice to show the acknowledgement of respect for other players even when they aren’t your favorite, because many “fans” irrationally support one player

  • @josephwahba1203
    @josephwahba1203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1376

    Fact: It's impossible to hate this guy

    • @Neo-wj5pj
      @Neo-wj5pj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don’t understand your comment 🤷🏻‍♂️ for me, nobody can be hated Of the tennis stars:-) personally I like Novak most :-) Idemooooo

    • @MartinClimbs
      @MartinClimbs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@Neo-wj5pj novak has some reaaaaaally shady oncourt behaviour imo, putting the enemies out of rhythm for advantage, but thats the sport I guess. Splendid guy otherwise

    • @echika3379
      @echika3379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A lot of people can "like" or "hate" other persons for no apparent reasons. Crankiness and unlikely behaviors exists.

    • @markogjorgiev4912
      @markogjorgiev4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MartinClimbs i actually like when things get heated. Novak is a nice guy but on the court he is ready to kill to win and i like it.

    • @lilianajankovic7858
      @lilianajankovic7858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why would someone hate somebody ?

  • @spoton8682
    @spoton8682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +685

    this comment section is so positive, Rafa truly is one go the most humble guys like, he's so genuine. Didn't flex any of his fancy watches or expensive items, he kept it classy. Even with his casual clothes, no brand named, he just wears clothes he likes. nothing but respect for this legend.

    • @nickbehling739
      @nickbehling739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      We love Rafa! One of the most humble and kindest, and fiercest athletes of our time!

    • @miguelransanz
      @miguelransanz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Plus he has a richard mille sponsorship, each piece he wears on court is like 3 million !!!

  • @heysuddenly
    @heysuddenly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +900

    No one:
    Rafa: I am 34 and a half

    • @abdullahanany2346
      @abdullahanany2346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And u have 34 likes 😂

    • @petemitchell9996
      @petemitchell9996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Sad seeing Rafa getting old.. I wish he was still that 25 yo kid.

    • @serenitybeats1677
      @serenitybeats1677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@petemitchell9996 are you 12 years old or something? 😭 you think Rafa is getting old when he’s only like 34 here relax

    • @BaoZedong
      @BaoZedong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not that it matters, but I'm pretty sure he said "I am 34 and I have a lot of kilometers under my shoulders"

    • @JamesIsAway
      @JamesIsAway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@serenitybeats1677 34 is on the older side in professional tennis

  • @zacharywan2004
    @zacharywan2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    “ I am not breaking rackets” 😂

  • @skyrockhou6325
    @skyrockhou6325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1371

    He’s wearing a $1M dollar watch and doesn’t even flex it lmao legend

    • @Fatchance89
      @Fatchance89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That watch would not qualify as something you can't live without..

    • @ujjwalkumar2468
      @ujjwalkumar2468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      That's the ultimate flex

    • @thatrandomguyrandomness7500
      @thatrandomguyrandomness7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@Fatchance89 his point is everyone that does this brings out pointless stuff like that but rafa didnt

    • @leonardbrutting6107
      @leonardbrutting6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I bet he never payed for one of his RM watches. He is one of their brand ambassadors

    • @MrDragonorp
      @MrDragonorp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      The biggest flex is no flex

  • @debbie7771
    @debbie7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I love when he said “I’m playing tomorrow”. He sounded happy.

    • @caryoulwhitty
      @caryoulwhitty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya, these pro sports guys are kinda kids at heart, still doing what they loved back then

  • @k1ngkuster
    @k1ngkuster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    man's flexing with his pain killers. gotta love him

  • @pratheeshsankar2138
    @pratheeshsankar2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    When he showed the passport, I died laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @slasher1725
      @slasher1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Ikr 😂😂 still, just goes to show how freaking humble he js

    • @DaphneHarridge
      @DaphneHarridge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      It’s probably the most essential of essentials, but I laughed, too. 😂😂😂😂

    • @thekelvinproductionlore
      @thekelvinproductionlore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, he is right.

    • @aadixum
      @aadixum ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine someone travelling without passport.

    • @qswl1000
      @qswl1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aadixum well, technically within Europe and some other places he could travel without passport and only use his ID card 🤣

  • @kingofeverything2159
    @kingofeverything2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    The definition of an athlete. When someone says athlete I first think of this dude. The composure, the dedication the fight in him the pure passion for the sport - unmatchable! Nole might be a better all around player, Roger might be way more elegant, but Rafa gets them all with pure heart of a lion!!

    • @iNastyyyHD
      @iNastyyyHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Rafa is much better than Nole

    • @kingofeverything2159
      @kingofeverything2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@iNastyyyHD yepppp!!!!

    • @dr.m6152
      @dr.m6152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True!!

    • @androtbt
      @androtbt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      this’ comment aged so well 😏

    • @kingofeverything2159
      @kingofeverything2159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@androtbt 👐👐 easy being a Rafa fan. You always win😉😉

  • @justadudeintheworldman.120
    @justadudeintheworldman.120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    I see a lot of of comments saying Rafa seems like a genuinely nice guy. I think that too. But let’s not get it too twisted. This guy adjusts his water bottles facing the same way so they can watch his opponents die a merciless death.

    • @danifernandez8320
      @danifernandez8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      He said in either an interview or his autobiography that does that because win or lose, it's one of his ways of placing himself in the match and to help align his vision with the reality that he wants.

    • @justadudeintheworldman.120
      @justadudeintheworldman.120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@danifernandez8320 Try to laugh more

    • @gremlinstudios
      @gremlinstudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol good comment good comment😂😂😂

    • @bihans31
      @bihans31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaha. I call it OCD though!

    • @marynduku8422
      @marynduku8422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @davidchen2866
    @davidchen2866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    It's actually insane how he can give a proper interview in a 2nd language. Most Americans can barely give one in English, props Nadal.

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Nearly all players on the tour speak English, as well as their own language, and quite a few speak a couple of others, too.

    • @davidchen2866
      @davidchen2866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michelez715 yeah and that’s crazy impressive

    • @villelofving3668
      @villelofving3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@davidchen2866 “crazy impressive” is a bit much. A lot of people speak two languages. Most people in Europe speak English and their own language. It’s more about where you grow up and how much exposure you get to English. Scandinavians pretty much speak perfect English and, of course, their own language.

    • @davidkonevky7372
      @davidkonevky7372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@villelofving3668 Yeah, here in South America for example it's basically required to know english to pass school so it's not uncommon to see people who know to speak english

    • @AliciaGonzalez-ys5iu
      @AliciaGonzalez-ys5iu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Actually it might be his 3rd language, he knows catalan too

  • @IndieRockerHippy
    @IndieRockerHippy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    21 grand slams today. What an amazing achievement and what a fighter on court, yet always so graceful, humble and funny. ♡

    • @publiovirgilio2238
      @publiovirgilio2238 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I don't about you, but I'm feeling 22.

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@publiovirgilio2238 He's one of a kind. Was hoping Casper would at least get a set cos he seems like a great guy and really good player. Still delighted to see Nadal claim another title. Can't believe i've been supporting him for over half my life now!

    • @publiovirgilio2238
      @publiovirgilio2238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IndieRockerHippy yeah, casper is a nice guy. He had bad luck to fight against the clay beast.

    • @dg691
      @dg691 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      22

  • @ItsMeBenson
    @ItsMeBenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    This man has been an idol of mine since I was 6. I'm 22 now and he's still world number 2. Inspirational

    • @shomabhattacharya7515
      @shomabhattacharya7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He currently may not be the world no. 2 but he's on top of the tennis world RN

    • @aha3885
      @aha3885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And now, he has 22 too. 🐐

    • @CEDGADDAMSAIJAGADEESH
      @CEDGADDAMSAIJAGADEESH ปีที่แล้ว

      He is World No 2 now again

  • @ZiloBalo
    @ZiloBalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Youre not breaking rackets,.just breaking records! Love you Rafa, legend

  • @juanfranciscomarinb8534
    @juanfranciscomarinb8534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    This man is a multimillionaire and didn’t flex some stupid things like most of this rappers that come here in the show

    • @tasmayshah5539
      @tasmayshah5539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      mans has a million-dollar watch but he knows what is essential.

    • @priveaut1250
      @priveaut1250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!!!

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rappers, most of them, are the festival of stupidity.

    • @cristian1515
      @cristian1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      his Richard mille

    • @sergiolahoz4851
      @sergiolahoz4851 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      More than 100.000.000 million. Only by ATP tournaments.

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Rafa is always smiling when he does interviews. His voice always has a "smile" in it. Nadal Is My Champion!

  • @b.m.hm.j.h3310
    @b.m.hm.j.h3310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    How is he so freaking humble?
    You just gotta love him

  • @Santiago4three
    @Santiago4three 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    That's why Rafa has always been my GOAT. Everything he showed here, any regular human would have. Meds, headphones, passport, laptop, phone. So relatable, and so humble

  • @Jacob-rq5zb
    @Jacob-rq5zb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Love that last week you guys have that teenage basketball player that didn’t make a penny yet flexing all his stuff and this legend who’s made close to a billion shows off he’s tennis racket phone and pills😂😂😂

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +563

    One of the tennis GOATS.

  • @slasher1725
    @slasher1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    he is SO FREAKING HUMBLE, Tennis really is a beautiful sport and has amazing people in it

  • @adityapotla5061
    @adityapotla5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    My man could literally show off anything, his RM watches, special nike collabs, and many more expensive things. But the man kept it real 😄 🙌🏼 👏🏼... Rafa has been my favourite tennis player for many years now....clicked on the video as soon as I saw it

  • @Ken-ef6re
    @Ken-ef6re 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    For a guy who's made hundreds of Millions, Rafa's quite humble.
    Doesn't mention his Richard Mille, as a watch (specifically of that magnitude) because it's not essential in his life.
    A real one to admire.

  • @matiasflodstrander7852
    @matiasflodstrander7852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    "I'm not breaking racquets." LOL passing shot at Djokovic.

    • @ommpaloomplak53
      @ommpaloomplak53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Or 93% of atp players

    • @CartoonSlug
      @CartoonSlug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ommpaloomplak53 I think 93% is a bit of a stretch lol

    • @federerfan3989
      @federerfan3989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😝

    • @MS-lz8qu
      @MS-lz8qu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Federer also

    • @bengray5013
      @bengray5013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ommpaloomplak53 clearly you don’t watch tennis if you think 93% are racquet smashers 🤣

  • @alinaperry3488
    @alinaperry3488 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    How could you dislike this man. He’s so humble and just seems to be enjoying life. He always has that smile on his face and seems like a genuine, good guy. He has so much heart and never gives up. A true warrior. Love you Rafa!

  • @anitaholland9887
    @anitaholland9887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    The most well controlled player ever, gentleman, respect for others , obviously top player. He is number one in every way. Great smile and sense of humour keeps his cool on court. Fun to watch. Sharing his experiences. Obviously very happy, married his long time partner. Congratulations...
    The power and determination of winning. Well done Raffa. Hopefully we will see him in Melbourne 2022.

    • @aastejasmara1175
      @aastejasmara1175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He did come to Melbourne, just won his 2nd Australian Open and became the 1st male player to have won 21 Grand Slam titles.

    • @aha3885
      @aha3885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aastejasmara1175 Oh, boy...he didn't stop there. 🥳🥳 #22#14 🐐

  • @bettyscott1568
    @bettyscott1568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Not only one of the greatest who has ever played the sport, but a sincerely genuine guy! He couldn't be any cuter ;)

    • @hanneshendigl6026
      @hanneshendigl6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If he wins roland garros he is factually the greatest

  • @KeziahC384
    @KeziahC384 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've seen many of these videos and Rafa's is the most humble and genuine! He's such a sweet guy too

  • @michae8jackson378
    @michae8jackson378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Between Rafa and Roger tennis has been so blessed for almost 20 years of exceptional, honorable, good men leading the tour!

  • @snjmriguy1
    @snjmriguy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Rafa just seems like the nicest of people. Roland Garros right around the corner. Vamos Rafa.

  • @geraldsmith7210
    @geraldsmith7210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Federer is the most gifted player ever. Rafa is the hardest working player ever. Seeing how humble he is, is remarkable. One of the tennis goats. *And he didn't flex his Richard Mille*

    • @votdfak
      @votdfak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Novak the best ever to do it.

    • @lilbaja9276
      @lilbaja9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@votdfak major Cap

    • @hanneshendigl6026
      @hanneshendigl6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@votdfak stop the cap

    • @CAD_Creator
      @CAD_Creator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Novak has most weeks at number one and will probably end up with the highest grand slam count. He also came to tennis with prime Fed and Rafa. He may not be the most entertaining but his stats are/will be the best.

    • @Phurngirathaana
      @Phurngirathaana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@CAD_Creator Rafa will end up with the most slams
      0 doubt about it

  • @patrickbchun
    @patrickbchun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    even more respect for rafa after this short clip. multi millionaire and he shows off his pain pills. no flash, no jewelry....just the things that allow him make money in his sport. and a humble guy who has never broken a racquet because as i child he knew how expensive they were and how so many kids couldn't afford them.

  • @r.suryan
    @r.suryan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Rafa: I don’t need Richard Milles, they need me.....

  • @bethaniestauffer6609
    @bethaniestauffer6609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    feels so weird to think I've been watching this guy for over half my life. absolute icon.

  • @etiennegauthier5378
    @etiennegauthier5378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    One of the coolest people GQ have interviewed, good job

  • @Roxy-uz6ys
    @Roxy-uz6ys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    the most humble dude that'll come on here. Love Rafa!

  • @Sgrg29
    @Sgrg29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    What a warm and mature guy Rafa is. I can see why Roger admires him.

  • @nikhilc8681
    @nikhilc8681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    He didn't mention his RM watches. He's always wearing one. Humble guy.

  • @mareemaree
    @mareemaree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This was so wholesome. Rafa is very endearing. I truly admire him as an athlete and as a human being.

  • @meeks1201
    @meeks1201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    He is so humble, never let the fame and success change who he is, the way he came back today was legendary

  • @mso008
    @mso008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This guy is a definite G.
    One of the best in history in his profession, yet so humble and down to earth.
    What a great example to follow.

  • @Loki_kz
    @Loki_kz ปีที่แล้ว +19

    22nd Grand Slam title today, 14th Roland Garros title and 14-0 record in RG finals... what an athlete and what a humble person... Officially, the greatest.

    • @mr.master3406
      @mr.master3406 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not anymore

  • @tgano5271
    @tgano5271 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bro this guy is so pure I love him

  • @pabloskibuiadventures4384
    @pabloskibuiadventures4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The only thing that inspires me watching tennis is when Rafael Nadal is playing. He wins some, he loses some but that's ok. The respect that I have for this guy is so great and kudos to Uncle Toni for guiding him to where he is now.

  • @ConnVickt
    @ConnVickt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    One of my favorite athletes of all time. Not only a LEGEND on the court but off the court he's just a humble and genuine dude.

  • @miguelsuarez1511
    @miguelsuarez1511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Such a down to earth guy..... always polite, humble and a beast on court. What a pleasure it is to watch him play and what a sad moment it will be when he and Roger retire. A very hard void to fill. Cheers Rafa.

  • @samanthaibarraj.3436
    @samanthaibarraj.3436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    He's super cute and humble

  • @kxkx8243
    @kxkx8243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    "I don't need more. I'm not breaking racquets"

  • @purplesmiley533
    @purplesmiley533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Most classiest, respectful and humble person on this planet!

  • @MsKarinieto
    @MsKarinieto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Love Rafa! The real essentials: clothes, mask, vitamins and phone.

  • @johngordon34
    @johngordon34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    He seems like a kind person

  • @KOLASONO
    @KOLASONO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    Monster! He's just as great as LeBron or CR7. One of the best athletes of our generation.

    • @SSR3010
      @SSR3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      People hardly know Lebron outside of the States. Rafa like CR7 is a global icon.

    • @olivermccall9770
      @olivermccall9770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SSR3010 LeBron is big in China

    • @dreamdoll8700
      @dreamdoll8700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahahahaha cobe is better than LB

    • @KOLASONO
      @KOLASONO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dreamdoll8700 Not a basketball expert. If you say so...

    • @iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489
      @iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      NBA is a states thing. This international man.

  • @yingsters
    @yingsters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    He truly understands what "essentials" mean and kept it real. I wish he will have tons of kids because his values need to be passed on ☺️

  • @rogerrrrthat
    @rogerrrrthat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Such a refreshing interview compared to the other “10 things I can’t live without”s. Rafa rlly is the goat

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So down to earth and honest. I really appreciate those qualities in him. Pretty rare.

  • @sdfswords
    @sdfswords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Totally charming and down to earth, an incredible warrior on the court!

  • @glowbelle1662
    @glowbelle1662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A great Spaniard, excellent player & most importantly, a genuine & kind human being. Utmost respect for the game he gave us & entertained us for so long & it continues.

  • @-theislander-5888
    @-theislander-5888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    i love how unbothered he seems.
    just a pure joy to watch him play and compete out there.
    he has given me more than he could ever know. an inspiration, an idol and a tremendous example.

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't pure joy watching the AO final against Medvedev. It was torture! Vamos, Rafa!

    • @-theislander-5888
      @-theislander-5888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michelez715 that was soo much fun.
      just an unbreakable spirit, but that was special even for his standards.

  • @paperboy1711_
    @paperboy1711_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Finally!!! Rafa is such a nice person to watch since hes so humble and kind

  • @filipposcalco6889
    @filipposcalco6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Simply the Greatest of All Time

    • @w7n424
      @w7n424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll take your word for it, considering I can only name 3 tennis players 😂

    • @abdelmoumenam.4644
      @abdelmoumenam.4644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@w7n424 nadal .. federer and Djokovic

    • @chefluca3337
      @chefluca3337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No

    • @edugomez3c
      @edugomez3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chefluca3337 yes

    • @chefluca3337
      @chefluca3337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edugomez3c Novak>

  • @therealbs2000
    @therealbs2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    His english has gotten berry berry good, it's so impressive

  • @porculizador
    @porculizador ปีที่แล้ว +5

    who said "nice guys finish last?" 22 slams and counting!

  • @wikingwarrior8859
    @wikingwarrior8859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The one player everyone respects. Love Rafa

  • @ishanperera1282
    @ishanperera1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    rafa is so humble

  • @Fed-np9ez
    @Fed-np9ez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Rafa's such a wholesome bright person

  • @arpitthory8976
    @arpitthory8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Anyone else after RAFA won 21st GS

  • @JamJamIU
    @JamJamIU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rafa's smile is so handsome

  • @dickvicky3173
    @dickvicky3173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Greatest tennis player of all time.

  • @hari_priya9992
    @hari_priya9992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One word for this man: Respect
    He is such a humble and kind person.

  • @superg3962
    @superg3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a humble champion- his expressions are so kid like- vamos!

  • @s.a4254
    @s.a4254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    he is such a likeable guy so charming

  • @shortvideos9955
    @shortvideos9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Even Fed and Nole broke their rackets, but Rafa never, it's amazing composure

  • @clapsting
    @clapsting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He's really a very nice and humble guy ! I've met him 6 times ,and every time we shook hands , and even called me by my name one time ( after I introduced myself of course lol ) when I wished him good luck for the US Open .

  • @ayushgarg9253
    @ayushgarg9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rafa never break his racquet. I have the utmost respect for him. My favourite athlete. Let’s go 21 VAMOS.

  • @JoeV03
    @JoeV03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Rafa took this to a real LITERAL level!

  • @asadsk5180
    @asadsk5180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This goat
    Did not even break 1 racket
    Respect to rafa

  • @fong03
    @fong03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He’s so cute and nice. 🥰 And then to also be one of the best ever and so humble, it makes him such an awesome guy.

  • @thomaspenaherrera2828
    @thomaspenaherrera2828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    For any casuals, this is like Kobe of Tennis. A legend

    • @roonces8788
      @roonces8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well at least one of the Kobe’s of tennis (Djok and fed)

    • @robertoliver4381
      @robertoliver4381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is considered the greatest of tennis ,I’m a casual

    • @tommyrooch4195
      @tommyrooch4195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertoliver4381 Federer is Jordan while djoko and nadal are either kobe or lebron pretty much🤷‍♂️

  • @AquilesMp
    @AquilesMp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    El matador, la fiera Rafa Nadal. The reason why I felt in love with tennis back in 2006. He’s one of the goats

  • @buttmunch2670
    @buttmunch2670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is legitimately the only one of these videos I've seen where the person isn't trying to flex material goods and is just real about it.

  • @viturinotorrens4269
    @viturinotorrens4269 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The first time I saw Rafa Nadal play online I was mesmerized on how fast he is and had no idea what an exciting sport it is....I am hooked now. I can not wait to see in him in play in person in his next match this year in the USA.

  • @danifernandez8320
    @danifernandez8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I'm a huge Fed fan, and have been one for about 10 years now but I LOVE YOU SO MUCH RAFA NADAL MAD RESPECT FOR YOUR HUMILITY AND CLASS BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT YOU REALLY ARE ONE OF THE GOATS PLS UGH

  • @MyWissam
    @MyWissam ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “I’m not breaking rackets” ... he breaks records, and our hearts when he retires. He’s earned his right to retire, and we should not be selfish.

  • @lipsan6041
    @lipsan6041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The more I watch him, the more I listen to him....the more I love him ❤️

  • @AZ-so3xh
    @AZ-so3xh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He is a beautiful mind person. So calm, honest and nice. I admire him. I hope he will enjoy playing tennis the longest as possible ❤️

  • @bweb6
    @bweb6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Rafael seems like a really decent, stand up guy.

  • @angelarogoveanu304
    @angelarogoveanu304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a nice sweet open trustful person Rafa is 🤗🤗 Simply adorable
    And the english gets better and better !! Vamos Rafa !!🎈🎈🍀🍀