Nadal on Federer: 'I don't want to look like I want to be his boyfriend'

The press ask Rafael Nadal about his feelings toward Roger Federer on and off the court and he delivers a hilarious answer.

[zyxwl]

"I don't want to look like I'm gonna be his boyfriend"
A month later: *Jump into Roger's arms*

[yusuffulat]

I love how outta nowhere that came out, he took a moment like he was going to say something serious lol

[bluecougar]

0:06 They zoomed in on his face like he's on the office lmao

[ramonecricket]

Best response to these repetitive, stupid questions. It's as if they think Rafa and Roger text each other goodnight and are destined to spend their last days on earth huddled over a fire wearing matching sweaters.

[Nina-oiqk]

that pause before the answer was classic!!

[watchingyoutube]

He is too nice of a person. Answered that boring ass repetitive question anyway in the best way possible.

[ladymusiclover]

I'm in love with Rafa even more though. Don't think Mirka will be happy about their relationship haha.

[llSuperSnivyll]

He doesn't want to look like he's Federer's boyfriend but he's not helping :P

[vancouver]

Lmao! I just love his face when the whole room burst into laughter

[marialcf]

Priceless reaction "I don't want to look like I'm going to be his boyfriend" died 😂😂😂
I didn't know that Rafa has this freaking incredible sense of humor Lol

[juliemartinez]

I wonder what's Rogers reaction to this? 🤣🤣🤣

[Apollovn]

The respect between these two great rivals is incredible to see after so many years. Haters say that Rafa doesn't give Roger enough credit and whatever, but it's obvious that they both appreciate each other and show that fierce competitors can still be courteous and polite. They aren't best friends, and don't need to be, but the way they treat each other is in keeping with tennis as a sport of gentlemen.

[pdcdesign]

LOL, classic Rafa comeback for all these stupid reporters.

BTW, word on the street is that Roger and Rafa are such good buddies that this year they decided to split the slams 2 apiece. LOL

Let's hope to see these two in many more matches in the near future.

[trent]

He's got a very dry sense of humor!

[maneckakhuna]

It's ok Rafa, you don't have to be Roger's boyfriend; you can be my boyfriend!😆

[Peripatetic]

If anyone wants some context, he and Roger were due to face each other in a few rounds. Each of Roger and Rafa had been asked this (what do you love about the other guy) during EVERY SINGLE post-match press conference up to that point, that's why Rafa sighed at first. I expect he was thinking, "are you really asking me to answer that question AGAIN?! AGAIN???!"

[CiselCarda]

I just love him. As a sports man and as human being.

[Nina-oiqk]

And just last week, he DID look like he was gonna be his boyfriend. Laver Cup. LOL

[sofiii]

Its so funny how he looks kinda angry when questions are asked, but then starts of with a joke

[CarlJung]

In the science of microexpressions, at between 0:07-0:08 is the the expression of happiness (as shown in the slight outward twitch in his right check). Meaning, he already knew he’s going to say something funny. A long pause before his reply was just another spice of his reaction.