Questions for Rafa
Are you interested in Japan?What is your favorite Japanese food? Maho
RN: Yes, I love Japanese food. One of my favorite Japanese restaurants is in Melbourne. I love the Tepanyaki and when I see a Sushi place I also stop and eat. This year when I arrived at St. Pancrass coming from Paris I Ssw a Sushi place and stopped there to grab some. I really enjoy the food, very healthy.
Are you ever going to ask Roger Federer to join in one of your Playstation sessions or do you think he's too frightened of your legendary forfeits? Kathy from Aberdeen
Hahaaha, I don't know if he plays. But I am sure he wouldn't be scared at all!
What is the craziest question you have received so far? Courtney
This one because I don't know what to say.
Do you (and the other players) wear brand new shoes for each match?.If I wore new shoes for the sort of game you have to play, I'm sure I'd get blisters. So is it new shoes or just amazing cleaning techniques?! Jackie (Wimbledon)
No I don't. I do wear new ones at each tournament and depending on the tournament I can wear up to 4/5 pairs. We also use them for practice so when you get to play they are well. In any case they are specially made for my foot so they are always good and comfortable. The feet doesn't need to get use to the new shoe.
Do you think there are any changes you need to make to your game to maybe reach the final or win on the hard-courts at the US Open? Adam in Nottingham
You always have to learn and improve things. Not only me, it is all of us. I am sure that I will adjust and change things until I can hagve a real chance to win it.
Hi Rafa - Do you spend much time focusing on Federers games or do you only worry about your own results? Brett
I do watch other players play but the main thing is to focus on my own game.
Thanks for your pasta recipe! Do you use fresh or frozen prawns? Do you eat it every day? Frances and Brenda
I use fresh if I can but if I don't find them (here I got some fresh ones from James Major- the Times Online sport editor). And I don't eat it every day but most of the days... My team is starting to go nuts.
Djokovic does a lot of impressions during tournaments, despite saying he wasn't going to do any for a while. Would you not do some of your own to get even with him? Eryn, Liverpool.
No, not the way I am.
It would be interesting for me to know which 3 adjectives describe yourself the best. Thanks, Linda
I leave that for others. But one thing is for sure, I try to be always polite and nice with the people.
Where are you going to put the Marilyn Rock painting that you bought by Daniele Donde? He's an amazing artist! Aybk44
Looks like you know them well, huhh. Well I will put it back at home. Where else?
Hello Rafael. I live in Castalla, (Alicante) and being a mother I am worried that you are not wearing the right underpants. You seem to have a problem with them. Good luck against Murray. I shall be cheering for you. Maureenx
Posted by: Maureen Beer | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 06:58 AM
you are an awesome athlete and a delight to watch with your tenacity and desire to win, a great role model for kids today. was wondering what kind of books you like to read......have to recommend "ghost rider" by neal peart.....great book.
VAMOS........
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 02:03 AM
Rafa you are amazing athlete, you brought me back to tennis when you won your first French Open.
All the best....you can do it!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, June 30, 2008 at 03:07 AM
Rafa, your ATP profile has said you are 6' 1" tall and 188 lbs for years. You look like you have grown in the last year. When will these be updated? Congrats on your wins so far, you are great to watch.
Posted by: Doreen | Monday, June 30, 2008 at 12:45 AM
hi rafa, so you are an expert on play station ah?? hahahaha so what is your favorte game??? i recomend you... god of war!!!excelent game
Posted by: Daniel | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 11:05 PM
How are your blisters? My coach said blisters formed if your shoes are too tight. McEnroe said you wear shoes that is smaller than your size. Is that true? Can you enlighten about that cause none of your fans want to see your not in top form since you and Roger are the two to beat at Wimbly ?P.S. Forgive me my English is not that good cause I am Chinese.
Your die-hard fan.
Posted by: rafa4ever | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Hola Rafa! I hope you will win Wimbledon this year! I'm a big fan of Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid. But the one question I really wanted to ask you is, who do you think is the better player, Maria Sharapova or Ana Ivanovic? And who would you rather play mixed doubles with? Maria or Ana? Keep up the great work and smile always! :-)
Posted by: Michelle | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Hola Rafa ! I got two questions... both about football. I would like to know what is your position when you play football (and if you can tell us if you are good lol) ? And who is your idol in football ? Good luck for your next match and Vamos España !
Posted by: Amanda | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Hello first good luck for your Wimbledon! I really hope that this year will be yours! We saw that during the master series of Monaco you went to Casino with Djokovic and played poker with him! Who has won and how many money? Good luck again!
Posted by: Ophélie (france) | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Rafa Do you have the idea to visit Morocco?
merci raffa vamos espana !!!!!!!
Posted by: rafa_rafa | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Thanks for answering our question! Hope Spain wins tonight!
Posted by: Frances | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM