A less-than-satisfied Rafael Nadal wins his first-round match 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 against French wild card Gianni Mina, saying afterwards, "I played really bad... but I won anyway without problems, so that's always important and positive thing."
Nadal, who is an overwhelming favorite to win his fifth French Open title, said he is still hungry for more despite his achievements. "I'm always motivated," he told reporters in Spanish. "It would be a pity if I had no more dreams at 23 or 24. I'm very competitive, and my ideal is to be the best. Not against the others, but I want to be better compared with my own self.
"Last year I had some problems. I was injured. It was a bit complicated. This was truly a challenge for me to catch up and to reach my best level. His is a genuine personal satisfaction. When I win Roland Garros or Monte Carlo, I'm so happy. It's happiness which is immediate, but it's the climax of a series, a streak of events and tournaments.
"If I win [the French Open], of course I'll be very happy. If I lose, I'm aware that at least I'll have done my best. I think that last year helped me considerably to move forward."