“I can like him.” Motogp legend – about how inspired by Raphael Nadal

MotoGP World Cup Mark Marquez He told how the legend of tennis Raphael Nadal inspired him to return after a serious injury to his hand.

“Of course, there are many cabecs in sports, and they are very inspiring, but I was truly inspired by Rafa Nadal. I remember perfectly the day he played on Australian Open and won after he had many injuries. I sat at home on the couch, could not move my hand and thought, “And I could,” – said Marquez press service of the Laureus World Sports Awards.

It should be noted that Mark Marquez is nominated on Laureus World Sports 2025 in the Return of the Year nomination. The award ceremony will take place in Madrid on Monday, April 21.

“For ME, @rafaelnadal Was A Real Inspiration.” @Marcmarquez93 – Laureus World Comeback of the Year Nominee – Remembers the 2022 @australianopen Very Well 💪#Laureus25 @MotoGP | #Ausopen pic.twitter.com/596nxr1yvo

– Laureus (@laureussport) March 17, 2025