Comments on: USO: Post-final presser video

By: sunset

sunset — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:19:32 +0000

The presser is soothing. Rafa is a very wise, mature and compelling young man.

By: Denizen

Denizen — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:55:50 +0000

I read a Spanish article today where his physio (Maymo isn’t there, so it’s the team physio) says, as best as I can tell, that they’re pumping Rafa with sleeping pills to “solve the jet lag issue” (tm Rafa), hydrating him, and using some electrode-based gizmo to try to stimulate muscle recovery.

Clearly the resources of the Spanish Federation could be beneficial at my office, where we just have coffee.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:39:21 +0000

oh definitely – his state of mind at us open finals was definitely way better than at wimbledon and he’s definitely on the right track. with or without a sports pyschologist I believe rafa will have it figured out eventually and this is just a phase.

By: Ramara

Ramara — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:08:30 +0000

How good was this presser? Good enough to rate an editorial in the NY Times today citing Rafa for his graciousness. Sorry, I don’t have the link – been struggling with my connection for days now.

By: Rafraf

Rafraf — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:32:20 +0000

I can’t help but laugh at this presser. He started with a sleek hair and ended up with a messed up one. haha.

I disagree with some who says a sports psychologist is needed. I think he’s actually on the right track, as he said so himself. In this match, he really brought the warrior in him. It was a much much better battle than Wimbledon. In the Wimbledon finals, you can see his lack of confidence. But I don’t think it is the case in this US Open finals, at least not in the same level. Well, I hope I’m right. Looking forward to 2012. I know he’ll bounce back. =)

By: faeaki

faeaki — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:27:55 +0000

Gorgeous Rafa in his black polo, those arms *swwoons*.. love his response in this pressure, “we started the press conference, I feel, in the wrong way” love how he refuses to get involved in any media conspiracy.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:48:13 +0000

He looks ever so tired.
He stays so centered and responsible in these pressers pushing the journalists to a higher level than they start out by not engaging in negative talk or blame. And he must be so fucking tired of being asked about ND’s level of play, I know I am!
I also love Rafa in black with his beautiful skin and eyes, what a gorgeous hunk of man combined with passion and heart, whew.

By: June

June — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:48:53 +0000

Yes, I believe a sports psychologist is the way to go. Give me a ring Rafa and I’ll try to help you!

By: Kris K

Kris K — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:33:07 +0000

It’s mind-blowing how together he is, especially at 25! I can’t believe how he can handle his emotions so well. I loved the part when asked if he got hope from Nole being hurt, and he said “I only get hope from myself, not my opponents.”

By: sia

sia — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:44:01 +0000

“you feel?” … his response (near the end) … was so poignant and the look on his face after that moment …
Love you Rafa …