It is hard to figure out just how long Rafael Nadal has been playing tennis. If you were to ask ten people they would probably tell you that he started professionally in the eighties and really began to shine around the fourteenth year. This is true, but what about the younger players who did not start as a pro until much later? As with all great athletes, they eventually learned what they were capable of and built on that. That is what we are seeing with Nadal today and it is what has made him one of the greatest players in the world.
When you look back at when Nadal was first entering the professional tennis arena, it seemed as though his years of playing tennis were happening at lightning speeds. His first few months of playing showed that he was the best player on the court, but how had he gotten to this point? Did he have a clear-cut drive or was he hitting some poor strokes? Or, was he simply playing great tennis with great ability and athleticism?
The answer to the question posed above is that Nadal is born with a killer instinct. This comes from the fact that he was brought up playing tennis. He was a natural tennis player. There was no other reason for him to be playing the game other than the love of the game. As a result, this instinct has translated into the way that he plays. Not only does he have the ability to diagnose a situation quickly and execute his moves quickly, he also has the ability to think on his feet and from different angles.
Another reason that Nadal is such a great athlete is the fact that he loves the game. He loves the competition of playing tennis but more importantly, he loves the competition of winning. Many players tend to lose focus when they are playing well and that is something that he certainly does not have. He is one of those players who is always focused on winning and that is why he is so good at playing to win.
Of course, this competition has always been something that he has tried to conquer. In his first two grand slam tournaments, he came close to winning the US Open and the Wimbledon crown. He ended up losing both of those finals though. This was not surprising though since many felt he could have done much better. Nadal is truly living the tennis legend dream. He is a man who is playing to be the best and is making it happen in the tennis world.
One last reason why Nadal is living the dream is because of his attitude. A lot of players get too wrapped up at the moment and they forget about the bigger picture. They become frustrated and lose focus. Nadal is the type of player who will not allow himself to get caught up in any negative vibes surrounding the court. He is too focused on playing his best each and every time. That is why he is still among the favorites to win the French Open or Wimbledon.
It may be true that some of his performances lately have been less than spectacular. However, those performances do not take away from what he is capable of doing. Nadal has proven that he is still one of the best players in the world. With that being said, there is no reason to stop dreaming about becoming the next big name in tennis.
Why is Nadal so into his tennis career? What does it mean for the future? These are all good questions that can be answered. The most important thing is that Nadal is living the dream of anyone who wants to be like him. He is living proof that even though you might not live up to the standard of the legends, you can still become a great player if you work hard enough.
