Rafael Nadal: “I thought I was going to lose that Grand Slam final”

During a conference focused on sports performance and health at the UAX University School in Madrid, Rafael Nadal, after making a striking confession about his competitive mindset, also looked back on the famous Australian Open final he won against Daniil Medvedev after being two sets down.

And clearly, the man with 14 Roland Garros titles saw himself losing.

“I thought I was going to lose, but it was very important not to give up. I’ve always been a player with good self-control. I’ve never been a frustrated tennis player on court, and accepting things allows you to find solutions in the game.”