The 35-year-old has surprised Australian Open watchers even more than himself as he has fought for his shot at a 21st slam Rafael Nadal lays down his towel, spreads it across two parallel court-side advertising boards. He gently tugs at the near corners to ensure it is taut. Then looks at it again, pulls the far right-hand corner just a little. He squinches his face and surveys the symmetry, pats it with his hand. Content, he turns on his heels towards the baseline, ready for his serving ritual....
Tug. Tuck. Wipe. Repeat: Nadal's rituals help defy his breaking body | Emma Kemp
The Guardian - 28 Jan 2022 12:01
The 35-year-old has surprised Australian Open watchers even more than himself as he has fought for his shot at a 21st slam Rafael Nadal lays down his towel, spreads it across two parallel court-side advertising boards. He gently tugs at the near corners to ensure it is taut. Then looks at it again, pulls the far right-hand corner just a little. He squinches his face and surveys the symmetry, pats it with his hand. Content, he turns on his heels towards the baseline, ready for his serving ritual....
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