Why does Rafael Nadal always bite his trophies?

Question

Why does Rafael Nadal always bite his trophies?

Answer 1

It's his trademark, and it makes him individual.

He probably thinks all of his trophies are tasty, too! =0

Answer 2

To make sure their real...

you never know they could be fake, he's staying on the safe side :P

Answer 3

This may explain his oral fixation (in a satirical way):

http://sportstsar.com/2008/07/06/rafael-...

Answer 4

yes its a tradition he's done ever since he won his first Roland Garros trophy.

Answer 5

It's a show of modesty.  Like he can't believe it's true, he has to bite the trophy to convince himself that he's won gold.  My guess is he will stop doing that eventually because it's just kind of goofy.

Answer 6

It makes a good picture...and it's cute xD

Answer 7

It's his trademark, kinda like how most of the players tend to kiss the trophy. I was very surprised that they allowed him to do it to the Wimbledon trophy though, given the way how the officials are always so darn excited to take away the trophy from the winner every year.

Answer 8

It tastes good