Rafael Nadal habits: Why does tennis star change his shirt so much? Rituals explained | Tennis | Sport

Rafael Nadal has a number of in-game rituals that have helped him to become an all-time tennis great. He’s often seen changing his shirt between games, as well as lining up his water bottles before stepping out onto the court.

Why does Nadal change his shirt so often?

The former world No 1 has admitted he sweats a lot during matches, which is why he’s constantly changing tops.

Wearing sweaty tops makes him feel cold, so he’d quite happily change into a fresh shirt and stick a jacket on while waiting.

“I don’t want to get cold,” Nadal previously explained. “That’s the reason.”

“Maybe the other players are not sweating as much as I do, so I cannot stay during all the interviews, everything, having sign autograph for the fans for 10 minutes or that with the same t-shirt.”