Carlos Moya, his great teacher and friend, awarded the Prize AS
Number one, who first took Spain in tennis, number one, who contested to eternity. Carlos Moya, friend and teacher, gave to Rafa Nadal, and forever grateful pupil, the heart of Xavier Mascaro. Trophy was never a better choice. Because iron core is what distinguishes Nadal. And at the heart of the Spanish are and their achievements.
We staged all over the auditorium last night Palacio de Congresos, who gave him a huge ovation. Almost a minute on foot while clapping Rafa, with a sincere smile and a point of shame, begged them to stop. "Stop, stop, I'm going to thrill!".
And when they stopped speaking: "The standing ovation too. For me it was the most exciting season of my career, and also the best. I spent a difficult time last year, but among the media, friends, colleagues, family I'm back ... where he belonged. For me this award is an honor. "Surrounded by successful athletes, also had words for them:" I must congratulate you for these unforgettable years. What a blast when I see you! ".
Rafa, who began the year by breaking with eleven months of drought in Monte Carlo, driving away the doubts that assailed him after retiring injured in Australia, over 2010 registered in the legend section. After his victory in the Principality came to Rome, the Madrid final against Roger Federer, the fifth Roland Garros, the second Wimbledon, the first U.S. Open that made him the youngest player in the Open Era to complete the sacred circle of the Grand Slam tournament in Tokyo and the Masters final. With 24 years, also has traveled the world to continue eating.
On Monday and will be put on a track in Manacor. Australia awaits around the corner. AS Prize served to dismiss a 2010 that neither forget nor forget.