Rafael Nadal on Netflix Documentary 'Rafa': 'I Am More a Competitor Than a Winner'
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Matthew Carey
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Summary
Rafael Nadal discusses his new four-part Netflix documentary series 'Rafa,' directed by Zach Heinzerling. In an interview, Nadal reveals he sees himself more as a competitor than a winner, emphasizing that what he enjoys most is the competition itself rather than just winning. The documentary offers an intimate look at the tennis champion's life and mindset.
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· 3 pulledWhen I say I am more a competitor than a winner it's because what I enjoyed the most is the competition.
I like to win, yes, but I don't hate to lose. What I hate is not feeling myself competitive.
If you commit to a documentary, you do it the proper way.
Rafael Nadal speaks about his revealing Netflix documentary series 'Rafa,' directed by Zach Heinzerling.
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