Rafael Nadal is the finest sportsman in men’s professional tennis since Bjorn Borg. This kid is modest, respectful, and – better than Borg – joyous.

(Sample quote: “I don’t want to talk about injuries. Sorry. No, no, I am a bit tired to talk about injuries.”)

So why did the crowds at the French and U.S Opens cheer – no, chant – for Nadal’s asshole opponents, Robin Soderling and Gael Monfils respectively?

I don’t get it. Nadal deserves better.