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“It’s Strange”: Rafael Nadal On His Righty Golf Skills

Published 11/07/2020, 3:22 AM EST

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In every sport, there are only a few rare talents who take the game to a newer height. Spain’s Rafael Nadal is one such talent; instead of stopping, he outgrows himself each time he steps on the court.

The King of Clay’ has won a record 13 times at Roland-Garros, but that does not contain him. He relishes his off time from tennis with playing golf and has grown into a professional already.

Starting golf in his late teens, Rafael plays the elite sport with his right hand. It is contrary to his monstrous left hand that scares many in the tennis world. The 34-year-old Spaniard talked about his queer arm division in terms of sports.

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“I am a little bit strange”: Rafael Nadal

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Recently at the Balearic Golf Championships, the Spanish star finished at number seven. He achieved this high rank amidst many professional golfers. Therefore, golf is no more a pastime for Rafa, but equally serious like tennis.

On playing golf with his right-hand, he said, “For me it’s like a backhand. I started playing golf at 17 or 18 years old, naturally I began playing with the right hand.

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“I am a little bit strange in all of that. I eat and play basketball with the right hand, I play tennis and football as a lefty. It’s a bit strange.”

Rafael Nadal Makes a Staggering Finish at the Balearic Golf Championship

“Golf, Practice, Family”: Nadal on time between the two tournaments

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The 20 time Grand Slam champion (most and equaled with Roger Federer) is currently playing at the Rolex Paris Masters 2020. After his grand finale win at the French Open last month, this is Rafa’s second straight tournament in Paris. For the title that he has not mastered before, he will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals match.

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Rafa, however, did not participate in the latest edition of the Vienna Open but chose to do things other than tennis. He revealed, “Time flies. I did not have the chance to enjoy a lot of home time, but I was still able to play some golf, practice, be with the family.”

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As World No. 7 meets World No. 2, it will be one of the special contests of the year. Will this be the year when Rafa lifts his first-ever Paris Masters?

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