Quotes About Rafa

Hard courts are faster and the bounce is lower indoors. Rafa cannot slide on this surface. He's more comfortable on clay, where he can play higher, he can play deeper.

Rafa is the best player on the clay.

I'm usually woken up by the birds and by my schnauzer, Rafa - for me that's the best start to the day. I jump out of bed, throw on some clothes, and race to the polo ground.

Under Harry Redknapp we signed Rafa van der Vaart. It was like, 'Wow, how did he do that?'

Rafa is the toughest opponent to start a campaign against.

Oh, it's always big when you play Rafa on a big stadium, night session, you play for your country.

You know, beating Rafa, it was great experience I had in Olympics.

Obviously the chance to work with Rafa, there's not really a better situation I could be in. He's great. He takes his time with you. One-on-ones, he'll stay out after training for another hour if you need it. He's been one of the best managers I've had.