‘I Play Some Golf’: Rafael Nadal Reveals the Secret To His Fitness

On day three of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal had a tough encounter with Yannick Hanfmann of Germany. Nadal won the match in the end, but he had to fight hard for it. After the match, Rafa had some interesting comments about the secret behind his fitness. 

Rafael Nadal plays golf to stay fit

Rafael Nadal played some incredible tennis against the German, as the 20-time Grand Slam champion beat the German by 6-2,6-3,6-4. The scorecard looks simple, but Rafa had to face some tough shots from the German. The German’s forehand troubled Rafa on quite a few occasions. But in the end, Rafa prevailed and won the match in straight sets in 2.42 hrs.  

After his match against Yannick Hanfmann, Rafael Nadal had an on-court interview with Jim Courier. Jim asked Rafa about the secret behind his amazing longevity and fitness. In reply, Rafa says he plays Golf to stay fit, to the amusement of the crowd. Rafa also says that he has never been a gym guy and doesn’t spend too much time in the gym. 

“I play some golf. Honestly, and that’s the true, I have never been a gym guy,” Nadal said during the interview. 

Jim Courier: “What are the secrets to your fitness?”

Rafael Nadal: “I play some golf. Honestly, and that’s the true, I have never been a gym guy.”

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“I have never been a gym guy.”

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Rafa also praised his opponent for giving him a good fight and said he has a great future. 

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