Rafael Nadal: 'Berdych and De Minaur have different personalities'
In a press conference at the Australian Open, following his straight-set win over Alex De Minaur, commented on his fourth-round opponent Tomas Berdych, who is having a great comeback to the competition after dealing with a back injury.
They last faced in Melbourne in 2015 with the Czech prevailing over the Spaniard in a straight-set quarter-final match. I go on court every day trying my best, said Nadal. I know I have to play aggressively.
I know I have to play with the right determination, even if is Alex, even if is Tomas. Of course, they are different personalities, a different way of understanding tennis. But every days a test. Maybe every day tougher. I have to be ready for it.
The Mallorcan also explained his special feelings in competing in Australia: My feeling is people here understands the sport. People here love the sport. I really enjoy the atmosphere here. People go to see the sport in a good way.
They respect the opponents. I think Australians dont see me as an opponent. I have been always friend from Australia. I think I always supported this month. I love playing here. I love playing the Fast4 in Sydney every year that I can.
I try to be ready for Brisbane. Was not the year for me. I am sad to not play there. But I was there during the whole week practising. I love being out here. I think the fans appreciate that I feel close to them. I feel a good connection with all the people there.
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