Christopher Clarey on His New Book, "The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom Of Clay"

Christopher Clarey, one of the most respected and acclaimed tennis writers of all-time joins the podcast to discuss his newest endeavor, a book about the great Rafael Nadal and dominance at Roland Garros. Clarey's masterpiece is titled, "The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay," and it is and all-encompassing look at the most dominant feat in tennis, and perhaps all of sports history. The author explains how the project came to be, his own tie to the city of Paris, and what he came to learn about the Spaniard and the rich tradition of clay court tennis. Clarey also recounts his favorite interview subjects on the topic of Nadal, and examines whether this truly is the most unbreakable record of all-time in any athletic field. The former New York Times writer also discusses the current state of clay court tennis heading into Roland Garros, and the upcoming tribute to Nadal that should be fitting for a king. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.