Rafael Nadal did the best Spanish athlete?
Rafael Nadal did the best Spanish athlete? So already considered in his country (and world), just was champion of the U.S. Open, after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic . Thus, also became the seventh player to get all four tennis Grand Slam (including, of course, Roger Federer) and the youngest to do so.
At just 24 years, this Spanish is at the top of tennis and the sport worldwide . Even, even the president of your country, José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero, praised him saying that will be remembered and that it became a sporting legend. Do you think much?
Well it is not at all. Actually, Rafael Nadal is in heaven, among the most important sports history. This Monday, September 13, had the luxury of showing off in Times Square with the trophy from one of the most important tennis tournament, after winning in Australia, Paris and London. Each a separate challenge, imagine winning all four in a row!
Immediately echoed the great feat politicians of Spain, as Secretary of State for Sport, Jaime Lissavetzky, who added that Nadal “is poised to become, but what is already the best Spanish athlete in history.” Also praised the player Mariano Rajoy, leader of the Partido Popular.
Also joined in his praise, his countrymen Paul Gasol (basketball) and Fernando Verdasco (colleague). And until very rival, Novak Djokovic, praised the young Spanish: “He played the best tennis I’ve seen him on hard courts ….” And obviously, the world press.
In short, Rafael Nadal, world number one, since Monday is the world at his feet. And they won with great effort, dedication and love for tennis. What did he say? “This is more than you ever dreamed of (…) “I played my best game at the most important. I worked hard. Take the trophy in my hands is incredible. I can only thank my team. ” A hero of flesh and bone. Do not you think?