Nadal’s rival’s confessions: "He even slept in his tank top"

Corentin Moutet he’ll have a meeting and a photo he’s wanted since he was a kid, which he doesn’t want to force because he’s one of those who prefers things that “naturally happen, and until now haven’t happened”. Roland Garros 2022 was made possible. The Frenchman, 23 years old and number 139 in the world, doesn’t just pose with his idol Rafael Nadal, but he will also compete against her on his favorite terrain, in a tournament he has led thirteen times.

“I’m not afraid of anything. Rafa is a great player, everyone knows. But fear, no. I’m not afraid of anything,” Moutet explained, who didn’t even ask to train with the king of clay. last date.

“I shouldn’t bother my idols, or ask them for a picture or hit some balls. I’d rather see them, leave them and keep the image of childhood with them,” the Parisian said.

Being left-handed like Nadal helped reflect on him. So much so that “I don’t know if to say it because it will create big headlines. I even slept in my tank top Roland to Rafa “.

He did it as a kid who “imitated him in everything. As children we need idols, to get to know others. He is left -handed like me, he was my inspiration. I imitated his serve, his drive shot , I imitated everything until I decided to do what I want better to me. And that certainly happened for not imitating him “, he confessed.

There was a thirteen -year age difference, but Nadal at 18 picked up some nice trophies, and close to 36 (June 3) continues to seek the fourteenth Roland Garros. For now, a win against Moutet would mean reaching out at 300 in the Grand Slam.

The Frenchman insists that “I have nothing to fear even if he has already won too much at Roland Garros. I will concentrate on myself, try to enjoy myself and do my best trying to win. Then we’ll see what happens.”