Said that he did not celebrate the victory over La Poste out of respect for Federer

Rafa Nadal had to contain the euphoria of the journalists who questioned him amazed by the great feat he achieved in the final of Roland Garros before the Swiss Roger Federer. "I'm not the best in the world, I'm number two, that is what we feel. I also think that I am closer to the three that one. But it matters little, the important thing is to improve your tennis," he said.

"In recent years I have been the best player on clay. I am a humble, modest, but my prize speaks for itself. Be respectful of the adversary. Whenever I go into a track I think I may lose, "he said.

The Spanish multiplied samples of respect for his rival, recognized that Federer had to be tough to fall that way and said why did not hold the victory on the track. "I did not have an outcome adjusted, there was no tension. I have great respect for Federer, is a great champion and had to feel something really hard. That is why I have not concluded. Losing a final Grand Slam is always hard, I lost at Wimbledon and I know, "he said.

Cree that Federer can win Roland Garros
Nadal acknowledged that Federer did not make a good game, but noted that this does not mean that the Swiss can not win Roland Garros. "The distance between us is small, depends on who is best moment so that's what decanta who felt that this edition of Roland Garros was "more aggressive" on track.

In the end the key was, according to Nadal in the sixth game of the second set, when Federer had a ball to break the service. "It served with the wind against and then I could keep my serve. I think it has been the key," he said. balance, "he said." Although always play like today I will not always well to beat the world number one, "he said.

The Spanish feel reassured "personal satisfaction at having won a major rivals" and for having led the fourth Roland Garros. "It's the Grand Slam that I have more options to win, unless I win here it is difficult for a big win, because the others are harder for me. He completed a nearly perfect match, I played better than last year," said tennis,