July 31, 2024
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Original Interview in Spanish
The grand promise of Spanish tennis, Rafael Nadal, has managed to surpass the first round of the Internationals of Spain on the hard courts of Villa of El Espinar Open of Castilla and Le�n, that are disputed in the municipal complex of the station at El Espinar from July 30 to August 3rd, and this same afternoon will confront in the round of 16 the Italian Massimo Dell'Acqua.
To his 17 years, the man of Manacor (Mallorca) has gained the prize of tennis player revelation of the year, given by the press in Roland Garros and now will try to demostrate in this earth of El Espinar that the lefty of gold can obtain much more. Rafael Nadal, second seed of the tournament, starts as one of the great favorites for the final triumph of the tournament.
QUESTION- You've played your first game and won, how was it?
ANSWER- The truth is that I played bad enough in the first match. I've been playing many weeks on clay and, at the moment, it cost me to accustom myself. But I've already been training and I've been far better.
Q- Then does it cost you to accustom yourself at the hardcourts of El Espinar that also have the handicap of being at a high altitude?
A- No. It's sure that I play more or less well in hardcourts. But here it's different, it's a hardcourt and additionaly with the altitude and additionally I've noticed that you shouldn't practice any the day before playing.
Q- Your next match is against the Italian Massimo Dell'Acqua, how will you confront the encounter?
A- The truth is that I don't know my rival. I only hope that playing well on Tuesday, and now I'm happy to win, passing to the second round, and having the possibility of playing well in this next match.
Q- One time that you've passed the first round, what objective do you have in the Open of Castilla and Le�n?
A-As always, to reach the highest possible place.
Q- What sensation do you have in taking in the Villa of El Espinar?
A-It's the best Challenger that there is. It's very well assembled and up to now, I've been treated very well and I have to give thanks to the organization for making me feel comfortable.
Q-This is being a good year for you, did you hope that this season would be the one of your most important jump?
A-At the moment this season I'm playing well and hadn't hoped to be at the ranking I amn now. So I'm happy because of it.
Q- Despite your youth, it's been notably said that you're one of the Spanish favorites to be at the top, is this any kind of pressure?
A- No, no pressure.
Q- In your professional career, what objectives do you have for the short or long term?
A- I'm very young now and my only objective is to continuing improving and going up , but without haste and calmly.
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