Rafael Nadal ends season with defeat

By Daily Sports on November 14, 2017

World number one Rafael Nadal pulled out of the ATP Finals and brought an end to his season after defeat by Belgian seventh seed David Goffin in his opening round-robin match.

Nadal said before the tournament his knee was "not perfect" but fought hard before losing 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (4-7) 6-4.

The Spaniard, 31, described it as a "miracle" that he took Goffin to three sets over two-and-a-half hours.

"I am off and the season is finished. I am really not ready to play," he said.

"I really fought a lot during the match knowing probably it was a big chance [that it would be] the last match of the season. It's about the pain and I cannot hold with enough power to keep playing."

Nadal is guaranteed to end the year as the world number one and will now concentrate on recuperation before preparing for the new season.

"The good thing is [the injury] is nothing new," he added.

"We hope to have the right rest, the right work and try to be ready for the beginning of the next season."

•Photo shows Rafael Nadal.

Source Daily Sports

Posted November 14, 2017


 

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