Rafael Nadal hits a backhand in his marathon third-round match against David Goffin of Belgium at the Madrid Open on May 5, 2022. Even if you don’t play tennis, there are at least four lessons this great champion can teach. It turns out that Nadal, who may be playing in his last French Open, embodies many of the virtues taught by philosophers and sages such as Aristotle, Confucius and the Stoics. He also has a rare philosophical approach to tennis and life that one sportswriter described as a “model of humility, empathy and perspective.” So is his attitude – his visceral delight in competing, whether he wins or loses. His ability to play with physical pain, to come back from devastating injuries, to problem-solve during a match – all are part of his greatness. He is arguably the greatest male tennis player ever.īut it is Nadal’s mind that may separate him from his greatest rivals.
He’s revolutionized the sport with his ferocious topspin forehand, his freakish strength and his relentless drive. The Spaniard has won a record 21 Grand Slam titles and 13 French Open tournaments.
Nadal is not just a gladiator on the court – he’s a philosopher at heart. There’s no better example of this than Rafael Nadal, the 35-year-old professional tennis player who’s competing this week at the French Open. It also reveals something else: philosophy. Sports, it’s been said, reveals character.
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