Rafael Nadal suffered what he deemed his worst loss of the year when he fell to 18-year-old Denis Shapovalov at the Rogers Cup on Thursday — but the Canadian teen, he said in his press conference after the match, had one distinct advantage: He had nothing to lose.

Via ASAP Sports:

Q. Are you a little bit surprised at 18 years old he didn’t crack? His nerves were good the whole time.

RAFAEL NADAL: Oh, no. That’s normal, no? I have been in that situation. If I don’t remember back with 18 years old, I win Roland Garros. Is something that I don’t know why should happen, when you have 18, to don’t hold the nerves.

In my opinion, is much more easy when you have 18 than when you have 30.

Q. Were you surprised he was able to fight back against all those breakpoints you had on him?

RAFAEL NADAL: No. He has nothing to lose. Is win-to-win for him. If he lose playing a good match, was good for him. If he lose in straight sets, already he played a good tournament. If he win, he’s amazing. He won. Is amazing for him. Just well done for him. Is a great story. And I am not happy to be part of this story. That’s it, no?