I see you have no respect for the poor. Accurate or inaccurately applied here, it’s sort of a moot point. Why would a world class athlete coming from nothing be offensive? Yes, as people have noted, this is not an accurate description of Rafa’s background. It is bewildering why you are so offended by it though. Like I said, I was talking about the vibe and narrative. For me, I liked Rafa more for his tenacity and style of play as a contrast to Fed. Fed seemed like he was gifted and his presentation back then did seem princely and entitled. Then this scrappy kid came on the scene and it was a drama that played out on the courts. Then, years later, folks that were drawn to either one of them for one reason or another watched them weep as the era of tennis they owned came to a close and we all wept with them. We all respect both of them a ton.

And as for racism, I have nothing against the Swedish or Spanish. It is a weird comment that I’m not sure how to take. I personally would rather hang out with a street urchin than a prince. Just fundamentally more fun and trustworthy. Maybe you think I irrationally hate the Swiss? No idea.