13 February,2015 08:29 AM IST | | AFP
Rafael Nadal flew into Brazil to defend his title at the Rio Open — but also to experience first-hand “the incredible energy” of the city’s world-famous carnival. The Rio Open begins on Monday
Rio de Janeiro: Rafael Nadal flew into Brazil to defend his title at the Rio Open - but also to experience first-hand "the incredible energy" of the city's world-famous carnival. The Rio Open begins on Monday.
A performer during the Brazilian carnival in Rio de Janerio last year. inset: Rafael Nadal. Pics/Getty Images
"I really want to learn about the carnival in Rio. It has an incredible energy, carnival here is like a religion," the World No 3 told reporters.
"I was always fascinated by the carnival and was eager to see it live. It will be a show," said Nadal, who will join a parade on Sunday with compatriot David Ferrer and Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten.
