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"You Quiz on the Block" Rafael Nadal expressed gratitude to sponsoring corporations.
On the 29th episode of the tvN entertainment show "You Quiz on the Block" (hereafter "You Quiz"), a special meeting with the world tennis legend Rafael Nadal was depicted.
On that day Rafael Nadal said of life after retirement, "I am very satisfied," adding, "It was a successful journey. My passion for sports remains, but the moment came when my body said, 'I've done as much as I can.'"
Yoo Jae-suk asked what led him to start tennis. Rafael Nadal said he started tennis at age 3, adding, "My uncle was a tennis coach. I went to learn once a week. Having my uncle as a coach made it easier to grow."
Having started at age 3, Rafael Nadal made his professional debut at 15. When asked if he was a prodigy, he said, "Everything progressed quickly when I was young. Becoming a pro at 15 was a big challenge because the body to compete with the world's best players wasn't 100% ready."
He added, "Still, I'm glad I started so young. I was able to find a path to success and maintain a career much longer than other players."
Three years after his professional debut, in 2004 Rafael Nadal made headlines by defeating 23-year-old Roger Federer, who was ranked No. 1 in the world at the time, at the age of 17. Asked about his feelings after first beating Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal said, "When I was 13, 15, I watched Roger's matches on TV. He was an idol and the image I dreamed of."
He went on, "When I first played him I was a little afraid. But I had nothing to lose. I was up against the world No. 1. I went onto the court with the motivation of competing with the best and the energy of a young boy. It's an unforgettable day. The first huge victory I achieved."
However, he said he also suffered an unexpected injury around the same time, and Rafael Nadal said that a hairline fracture in his left foot kept him from entering major tournaments and caused his world ranking to drop 35 places.
He said, however, that his relationship with Korea corporations began during the period when his career stalled because of injury. Kia continued its friendship with Rafael Nadal both when he was injured and after he rose to the top, and the fact that they were together for 21 years drew admiration.
Rafael Nadal said, "I have been with Kia since 2004 when I was 17. I say this sincerely: being together with Kia is truly remarkable. After all, it's a Korean company. All the support I've received so far is simply astonishing."
He showed special affection, saying, "As an athlete I experienced injuries and many hard moments, but the love and support were always steadfast. To me they are like family, and we have a strong bond. We have been together for 21 years, and I hope we can be together longer."
Then Yoo Jae-suk congratulated Rafael Nadal and Kia on renewing their contract, saying, "This is not an easy thing." At that moment Cho Sae-ho asked, "Can I ask something? If you sign a sponsorship contract with Kia what kind of benefits are there?"
Rafael Nadal candidly answered, "Honestly, you get a few nice cars at home. Since I got my driver's license I've continuously driven Kia vehicles."
[Photo] Screenshot of the "You Quiz on the Block" broadcast
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