Published 12:38 IST, November 12th 2019

Rafael Nadal roasts Italian journalist on being asked about marriage

World No 1 Rafael Nadal blasted an Italian journalist for raising a question over his form and marriage during his ATP Finals post-match press conference.

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World 1 Rafael Nal on Monday drew controversy for arguing with an Italian journalist after he asked him a question regarding his marri at post-match press conference. Spaniard lost to defending champion Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6  in his first round-robin tie at ATP World Finals tournament. After his loss, Nal was questioned about a dip in his concentration in match being caused due to his recent wedding with childhood girlfriend Xisca Perello in middle of season.

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19-time Grand Slam winner was visibly disturbed with question and took severe offense to it. He refused to answer any furr questions in English. Nal replied to journalist asking if his question was a joke or is he serious about it.  World .1 continued that he is surprised about question and he stated that he has been dating Perello for past 15 years. He ded that he has a stable and rmal life.

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Rafael Nal's wrath

Nal ded that it doesn’t matter if one puts a wedding ring on finger or t when it comes to playing tennis or things changing in life. He said that he is a very regular guy in his way. Talking to journalist, Nal questioned in return about his marri duration. reporter n explained about being married for 30 years before tennis legend again hit back at him, saying that maybe he was t sure before that. He signed off in a sarcastic manner by refusing to answer questions of English journalists any furr and insisted that Spanish journalists take over.

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10:54 IST, November 12th 2019