J on Rahm is one of the athletes of the moment worldwide and possibly the Spanish reference along with Rafael Nadal . The golfer, currently number one in the world, had some words of support for his compatriot before Rafa faces the final of the Australian Open, where he can be crowned the best tennis player in history.
He is one of my idols. Being the undisputed greatest of all time in a sport is something very unique. 21 Grand Slams!” he told the media after the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open , where he is competing this week. «When he started, I think it was still Pete Sampras who was 14. They have broken all the records . It’s really, really impressive what he continues to do, how he persists despite injuries. Even when he hasn’t had his best years, he keeps coming back and playing the way he does.”
“Especially in Australia where I can imagine he really wants to win because he’s only won once there and he’s had a lot of chances and it’s a surface that hasn’t given him the best chance. I send you the best of luck and hope you succeed. It would be wonderful to wake up with something like that », completed Rahm, who then focused on the tennis player’s love of goal and on the values that make Nadal a respected person on and off the court.
“I was lucky enough to play a round of golf with him and then I’ve been to a few tennis tournaments – Wimbledon among them – and we’ve met afterwards. He is a great golf fan. He plays a lot, a lot of golf. He is one of those who is playing golf between tournaments. A real madman. I know that his passions are tennis, golf and Real Madrid . Wherever he goes, he has to make sure he can see Real Madrid, play golf and obviously tennis. As I said, he is a great example for many of us. His attitude towards tennis is really amazing. His determination and his greatness are unmatched on the track. There is a lot to learn from Rafa Nadal,” Rahm added.
