Is there a classier athlete than Rafael Nadal in professional sports? Maybe Derek Jeter, but in a photo-finish I give the nod to Rafa.

In advance of this year’s U.S. Open, he spoke about how much he wanted to win the tournament, “but without obsession, no?”

Passion without obsession.

So far Nadal has handled that balance perfectly.

Which is why it’s so much fun to watch him win.