2009 US Open Press Conferences: Rafael Nadal (Semifinals)

[TrolloftheTube]

Pretty good that he didn't use the injury as an excuse. It would be an insult to all the people he beat to make it to the Semi-Finals.

[jammy30]

he look's HOT on that white shirt

[cappe794]

lol u must joke about rafa he not polite look after he losed against soderling french open

[reefric]

rafa was very fair here..considering his injurie problems, he did pretty well to make the semis, I think he was aware of that.

[ToadLicker10]

Very Good Nadal

[kuroiyuki2]

He's so HOT!

[stefabang]

Me encanta los brazos de Rafa!

[pps1fan]

All credit to Rafa, for not allowing the injury to be an excuse for the loss. Del Potro deserved the victory and the title played the best test of the tournament!

Hate it when players use an injury as an excuse, Rafa did have his chances but Del Potro defended well with big serves and powerful ground stroke.

Rafa will come back stronger next year when he is allowed the time to recover and heal properly not rushing the return! VAMOS RAFA!

[grandragon1970]

Rafa.. eres un maestro!!!

[libra8me]

Rafa is always so charming, polite and mature whether he wins or loses. His philosophy is always to learn from failure but he is never resentful and always positive. What a wonderful example he is to everyone, young or old. "He's just a happy guy", a friend said - how very true that is in every sense. How lucky we are to have him around - I hope he has the long and successful career he so richly deserves.

[gt198gtr]

@libra8me Are you kidding? Click on the interview where he's wearing that yellow jacket, and you'll see just how 'polite' Rafa is!

[MusicAddictz331]

He's amazing...you did good Rafa

[ZzZzSt3PhZzZz]

GOO nadal! its ok that del potro beat u this year, u'll win it next year! :D

[xxchocolatebrownxx]

Like a true champion you don't make exuses, and admit the opponent played better. i love you rafa and if you think an unlucky year is winning 5 titles including a grandslam then i can't wait for you to have a lucky year rafa.

[piacenmat2000]

Rafa, sos un grande, lejos uno de los mejores tenistas del mundo. Saludos desde Argentina.

[hombresh]

aguante delpo!:)

[TheFranc27]

GO RAFA!!

you're the best!

[inspired47]

rafas such a sweety

what a champ not making excuses

vamos rafa

[libra8me]

Rafa is such a perfect gentleman, he will never make excuses and always praise whoever beats him. It's obvious that his injured stomach muscles were the reason why "the other player played much better than me" but he'll never say so.

Rafa, you're a true champion and a lovely person, which is why we all love you!

[ggitch]

whatever language he is speaking, it's really cute!! sounded like kimi raikkonen trying to speak english. love it

[kwikdude]

hope he comes back strong

[louise2712]

we love rafa!

[All4frndz]

Its such a pity that rafa lost .. he wasnt playing like he always does ... i was so down and disappointed after tht loss . Hope tht he can now fully recover from his injuries and complete his grand slam career next year ! Rafa is great , not only in tennis , he is great as a person too. Thats why I will always support him . Vamos rafa ! <3

[RubinJayJay]

he looks very composed after his defeat

[PabasamDee]

Im a huge Federer fan but this guy seems really humble and nice....no excuses for getting beaten.

[pps1fan]

Next time Rafa you will comeback and win! Well done on making the semis again, great effort after only 2 tournaments played before the Slam! and well done for not using injury as an excuse for your loss you trully are a great champion win or lose you are so gracious, humble and respectful of your opponents! VAMOS RAFA!

[evyca]

this young man is so humble that it is absolutely respectable!! i love u Rafa, keep up the good work :-)

[tw111nk]

i never knew that abdominal injury was that bad!

VAMOS RAFA!!! still a great result!

[maryasyk]

calm as always.. i adore him for this kind of attitude towards his failures..

[lovadesi]

It was obvious that Nadal's play was well below his capability. May be he has this Del Potro phobia just like Roger had Nadal phobia! Nadal did not have his usual variety and did not chase shots. Not his day! Good luck for future matches!

[bluebarracudasfolyfe]

Rafa, you're my hero. i love you and i am so happy for you to have come this far. you fought hard, and played a very tough match. i believe in you always, and i love you! you're an amazing person and champion :)

[miumiuontheroad]

A wonderful sportsman, modest and down-to-earth. Rafa is an example of a real champion, even in defeat.

[mar27sha27]

what a crazy us open, Venus got knocked out, no american men in the final. Serena flipped out and now Nadal lost. NO!!

[tommyenglish1]

i love Rafa, not in a gay way but he is the man :-)

[andriulivb]

Oh Baby... can't Benito or Carlos teach you that the perfect past of the verb "feel" is not "feeled" but "felt"? Oh what the hell...his broken English makes me love him even more!! I'm proud of you Rafa!!! *hugs*

[JuliaLynea]

no te preocupes, Rafa. Yo sé que usted es un jugador maravilloso. Nos sabemos que ud. tendrá éxito si usted continúa trabajar en su juego. ¡Ud. tiene nuestro apoyo!