Highlights of Rafael Nadal's One-On-One with CNN's Christiane Amanpour Rafael Nadal took time out from his ATP Cup and Australian Open preparations this week for a wide-ranging and candid interview with Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s Chief International Anchor. The 20-time major champion was in great spirits, holding court on the pandemic, his Big Three rivals, his motivations, plans for life after tennis, and the secret behind his on-court rituals. Here are some of the highlights of Rafa’s interview. The Pandemic Nadal said he looked at the big picture regarding the pandemic and credited Australia for providing a model for combating with the virus.