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Are you a Rafael Nadal or a John McEnroe when you lose? Are you a Rafael Nadal or a John McEnroe when you lose?
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Former Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal crashed out in the opening round yesterday to Steve Darcis, a Belgian ranked 130 places below him. Despite injury, Nadal refused to spoil the glory for Darcis, saying that his opponent had played a fantastic match, and adding that he would not make excuses for losing.Former Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal crashed out in the opening round yesterday to Steve Darcis, a Belgian ranked 130 places below him. Despite injury, Nadal refused to spoil the glory for Darcis, saying that his opponent had played a fantastic match, and adding that he would not make excuses for losing.
Many have praised the player for his good sportsmanship, and dignity in defeat. Do you take losing well? Do you accept your losses well and behave gracefully, or do you have temper tantrums and blame your performance on others? Perhaps your partner is a terrible loser, and you always carry the brunt of it? Tell us how you behave when you lose. Are you a Nadal or a McEnroe?Many have praised the player for his good sportsmanship, and dignity in defeat. Do you take losing well? Do you accept your losses well and behave gracefully, or do you have temper tantrums and blame your performance on others? Perhaps your partner is a terrible loser, and you always carry the brunt of it? Tell us how you behave when you lose. Are you a Nadal or a McEnroe?
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