The Spanish champion talks about his mentality on the track in a video
It is no secret to anyone that Rafael Nadal is one of the best athletes Spaniards of all time, having 21 titles of Grand Slam to his credit and 5 Davis Cupsamong many other trophies, is a benchmark for all Spanish athletes and this is reflected in his mental strength.
And it is that thanks to his mental strength, Rafa manages not to lose concentration in each game. That is why through a video of the tennis player, resilience and ability of concentration of Rafael Nadal These are two key aspects that have led him to achieve great feats.
The mental strength explained by Rafa Nadal has been heard by all his fans
In the publication, it was explained that mental strength can be innate, however it is a factor that is usually built over time. For most of us it is a process that can be more complex or simpler depending on the psychology of each one, but it brings benefits.
Also, when we think of a athlete of great elite, we are able to see and admire his technique, his tireless attitude and, of course, the results that have led him to be where he is. But we often overlook another ingredient of his success: mental toughness.
The demand on a personal level is also key to maintaining balance
As we have seen, the energy on the court, Rafa Nadal’s technical team, and his preparation have been key factors in winning his trophies, but his mental strength, resilience and ability to concentrate have made him make a difference in a sport as mentally demanding as tennis.
In the same way that Rafa Nadal has to deal with self-demand, stress and difficult situations during a match, he also has to deal with adverse situations, both in the workplace and in the personal sphere. And this is where mental strength can be a great ally.
An important change in Roland Garros could affect Rafa Nadal
It is no secret to anyone that the rules of the pandemic have been very strict, but now, they are no longer so demanding. And in this way we are experiencing a return to one of the most important tournaments in the world such as Roland Garros with the participation of Rafa Nadal.
In this famous tournament, there are certain and certain rules that, although they have currently been imposed, turn out to be somewhat controversial and one of those who had to experience a moment of impasse was the famous clay court tennis player, the Spanish Rafael Nadal, who found a problem with plastic bottles.
This time the Roland Garros began with its controversy to affect Rafa Nadal
And it is that Rafa Nadal has made it clear throughout his successful career that he is a man of superstitions and rituals in his matches. The tennis player repeats each step in the tournaments, gestures that the whole world of tennis already knows. However, at Roland Garros he has had to modify one of them.
His famous mania of putting on his hair and underwear before the ball is put into play is always preceded by the ritual of meticulously placing his water bottles in perfect formation, but this year it will not be. A news that surprised his most faithful followers.
The 21-time Grand Slam champion has been known for his multitude of superstitions
A French government law prohibits the distribution of plastic bottles during sporting events, under threat of a fine, with the aim of preserving the environment, which has forced athletes to carry other types of containers. A law applauded by many, but controversial for others.
Without a doubt, it is a small detail without much importance that does not change at all the performance of the Balearic tennis player on the important Parisian clay, where he has already played two games with two resounding victories for his career on his way to trying to win his fourteenth title in the French capital.