Rafael Nadal cites this reason after shocking defeat in Paris Masters
After a tragic loss against Tommy Paul in the Paris Masters, Rafael Nadal feels he is not in good shape to enter the ATP finals.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Rafael Nadal, who has won the Grand Slam 22-times, has lost to Tommy Paul. Paul recently bagged his highest ATP rank of number 28 in September 2022. The game started with Nadal taking the lead, eventually losing the game to the American 3-6, 7-6(4) 6-1, respectively.
What was the reason for his loss?
In a candid interview, Nadal said, “I am always eager to play, even though the last couple of months have been hard for me. I was not able to spend much of my days on Tour in the last 5 months, let alone competing; I was not even able to practice tennis on the court, and that’s what I need,” he added.
In the following interview, Nadal admitted that he was off the court for far too long and is certainly out of shape for the ATP Finals. He played his last match, the US Open fourth round in September, and took a small break to take care of his new born first child.
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When and where will the ATP Finals commence? Can Nadal win the ATP Finals?
The ATP Finals will commence on November 13 in Turin, Italy. The tournament lasts for seven days and will end on November 20. In his long-lasting tennis career, Rafael Nadal has never bagged the ATP Tour’s Finale title.
FAQs:
Will Rafael Nadal play in the ATP finals? Yes, Nadal recently announced that he is excited to play in the upcoming ATP finals.
Is Rafael Nadal out of the Paris Masters? Yes, Nadal lost in the 2nd round knock-out to an American tennis player, Tommy Paul.
