In an interview with El Pais in Spain, Rafael Nadal says that he was moved to tears when Roger Federer won Roland Garros in 2009.

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“I was moved,” Nadal said, before elaborating: “It doesn’t take a lot to make me cry. I often cry at the movies, sometimes with videos, and with things that move me about sports. I have a good relationship with Federer. I am one of those people who believes that when you work towards something and you deserve it, the logical thing is for you to eventually achieve it.”

When asked if he would also cry if Novak Djokovic won in Paris to complete his career Grand Slam, Nadal wasn’t ready commit. Could it be that the Spaniard would rather win the event from here to eternity rather than see someone else win it?

“I don’t know whether I will be moved to tears by Djokovic,” he said. “It will depend on the situation, the feelings and the emotions of the moment. That kind of thing cannot be predicted. Either it happens or it doesn’t.”

During the interview, Nadal was also asked if he was surprised that Federer, who owns a 10-23 record against Nadal, has been unable to find the solution to beat him more regularly.

“He has always played an inspirational game, the big way, with direct shots,” Nadal said. “And against me, at certain times, perhaps that was not the best solution, maybe something else was required. But he has managed it: he defeated me many times, and occasionally gave me a real beating. But you cannot escape much from your playing pattern, because you are not ready for it. Not Federer, not Djokovic, not I. Nobody can make drastic changes.”

Read the whole interview here