http://timesonline.typepad.com/rafael_nadal/2008/06/questions-for-2.html Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Questions for Rafa What was the first match you remember watching from Wimbledon and did you imagine one day you would play a final there? Vanessa, England. Rafa: I always watched Wimbledon since I was a kid. I actually don't remember the first match I saw. I always wanted to play the finals. Actually to win it. Do you find it a bit boring when you have to play the same players in the semis and finals at tournaments (Federer and Djokovic)? Benedict Watson (aged 7), Wales Rafa: No, not boring at all. It is exciting because it means I am on the final. But obviously I would prefer "easier" players. Who is your favourite Spanish footballer is? I like Fabregas, Torres and Sergio Ramos and want Spain to win Euro 2008. Hope you win Wimbledon too! Dominic Watson (10 years) Rafa: Many thanks. I also want Spain to win :-). My favorite player is the whole team to be honest. But Villa, Silva, Senna and Casillas have been doing great lately. If Spain win their semi-final against Russia would you prefer to play against Germany or Turkey in the final? Rafael Sanchez Rafa: It doesn't matter. If we are in the final we will have a lot of confidence and the rival probably deserved it too, so difficult in any case... You've just turned 22. Do you ever think about how much you have achieved at such a young age, and does it ever shock you? What do you think about the increasingly young age of tennis superstars? Pamela Garratt Rafa: No, I don't think about it although I think I know well how difficult it is. Wimbledon is a bit famous for its streakers. If this happened during one of your matches, how do you think you would react? Nichole Rafa: Depends if it is a man or a woman... :-) Would you prefer to win Wimbledon or a gold medal at the Olympic Games? Niamh, Ireland Rafa: WIMBLEDON !!! (and then a gold medal.... :-) What do you think of Malaysia since you are the most popular tennis player in our country? Wamos Rafa! Rafa: Many thanks. I didn't know. I have been there last year to play an exhibition. I really had a great time there. Could you share five or more songs that you love to listen the most? David Rafa: Today I have been listening to National Anthems (France, Italy, Germany) and also a song called Paloma from an Argentinean singer called Andres Calamaro. Rafa! Are you afraid of the dentist? Mia Rafa: Yes ! How you can maintain your relationship with your friends when most days of the year you are away from home? Zainab Rafa: Telephone, messenger, skype, ... Why do you support Real Madrid when your Uncle was a Barcelona legend? Michael. Rafa: Good question.., I was supporting Barcelona when my uncle was playing there but my heart belongs to Real Madrid and Mallorca. My father was a big influence on that. --

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