📌 Key Points
- Tamil star Dhanush reviewed the Netflix documentary ‘Rafa’ on social media.
- He expressed regret for previously judging Rafael Nadal’s losses.
- Dhanush now understands Nadal’s rituals as a battle against anxiety and chronic injuries.
- He hailed Nadal as the “GOAT” for his resilience and inspiring spirit.
Tamil actor Dhanush recently watched the Netflix documentary ‘Rafa’ and shared a profound review. He admitted regretting his past judgments of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, now understanding the immense struggles and anxiety the athlete faced throughout his career.
Dhanush’s Netflix Discovery
The recently released Netflix documentary Rafa found a fan in Tamil star Dhanush who reviewed it on his social media. Read to know more.
A Netflix documentary about the former Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal was recently dropped. It found a fan in Tamil star Dhanush , who posted a review on his social media. The actor also got candid about judging Rafael whenever he lost a match, but said he understood his struggles better after watching the doc.
Nadal’s Hidden Battles: Beyond the Court
He added that Rafael’s routine and rituals of ‘perfectly placed water bottles, clearing the lines, adjusting your hair, pulling at your shorts’ were never superstitions but a ‘battle against anxiety, stress’ and a body that was wearing him down. “You were fighting your own demons long before you stepped onto the court to fight anyone else,” wrote the actor. He also added, “With countless injuries and a chronic foot condition, you still managed to climb the toughest of mountains. To imagine what you could have achieved without that foot condition is almost impossible. Still, still 24-22 grand slams is a very thin margin .. VERY THIN.”
Dhanush says it sends a shiver down his spine to imagine what if two of his four Grand Slams were played on clay instead of hard courts? “With all due respect, I know the stats are with Djokovic. I know many believe the game belongs to Federer. But for me, my Phoenix, you are and will always be the GOAT,” he wrote, adding, “Thank you, Rafa, for sacrificing your body and soul for the sport of tennis, and for inspiring millions around the world with your resilience, humility, and fighting spirit. Forever a fan.”
A Fan’s Heartfelt Tribute to the GOAT
Last seen in Tere Ishk Mein in Hindi and Kara in Tamil, Dhanush has a yet-to-be-titled film with Rajkumar Periasamy. It stars Mammootty , Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and Indrans.
Dhanush’s heartfelt tribute underscores Nadal’s incredible resilience and inspiring journey. The documentary offered a deeper insight into the tennis icon’s battles, solidifying his status as the “GOAT” in the actor’s eyes.
