Tennis icon Rafael Nadal, 39, despite hailing from Mallorca, Spain, is a devoted supporter of Real Madrid. He’s often faced playful jabs due to the club’s performance.

A notable setback occurred last season when Real Madrid was defeated by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals. Andy Murray, a Scottish former tennis player and Arsenal fan, couldn’t resist teasing his old rival. “He is an idiot,” says Nadal wiht a laugh.

When questioned about perhaps becoming President of Real Madrid, he responded, “I don’t think, but maybe. You don’t know what will happen in the future. Nobody knows. So we will see.”

“I have fatigued my mentality to the borders in many moments. This enabled me to win.”

Nadal is celebrated for his strong mentality and relentless pursuit on the court. He reflects on his career with pride. “I have exhausted my mentality to the borders in many moments. This enabled me to win.”

A challenging period for Nadal was between 2012 and 2016, marked by knee pain that affected his performance at Wimbledon. He missed the tournament once and withdrew three times, yet still managed to secure two victories there.

Meanwhile, Spain boasts a rising tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz. The world number 2 is set to compete against Novak Djokovic in the US Open semi-finals on Friday. Nadal holds Alcaraz in high regard. “It is indeed great to see him play. He produces amazing blows,but just as well failure. This is human. He can improve tactically. Sometimes it seems as if it is option for the most arduous and most risky option, but in many cases it is not necessary.”