from GQ Magazine September 2004
article by Genevieve Roth
photo by Mariano Vivanco

[The Body] How I Get My Body

MY PARENTS USED TO PLAY TENNIS on the weekends, and I would hit a
ball against the wall for hours and hours. I play for fun less now.
It's the biggest thing in my life. But it's still just a game. A
strong body is important; so is a strong mind. When I play, I try not
to think of anything. I once lost a match in Majorca in front of my
friends and family. My back was hurting. I had a stress fracture on
one of my vertebrae that handicapped me for almost a year. That was
terrible. I worry about my arm failing me. But I keep going. I have
this will to be number one again. That feeling, it's unbelievable. I
have two coaches, a fitness trainer, and a physical trainer. I can
beat them all - wouldn't it be a problem if I couldn't? I know women
are interested in this body. What can I say about that? I would
prefer to be popular for my tennis. I hope, at least, that I am
popular for both. -- as told to Genevieve Roth

*THE MOYA PRESCRIPTION
THE WORKOUT Moya spends more time at the gym during the off-season.
When he works out, he's careful to develop his nonserving
arm: "Balance is important. You can really get injured if the arms
aren't even."

THE DIET No sweets or red meat during tournaments -- but, he says, "I
party a bit more than the other players. I am Spanish; it's in my
blood."