Rafael Nadal had a rather weird season. The Spanish legend managed to get back to fantastic levels soon after the Australian Open, to then surrender to a wrist injury that came at the worst possible moment of the season (just before the Roland Garros).
I had to accept the injury. NADAL
During a recent interview in Shanghai, Rafa shared his feeling about his injury
“I missed very important events. When you come back without practice, and you have to compete in another important event without having practice and matches on your shoulders, it’s difficult to be satisfied.
I think if you asked me if I was satisfied during the period between Indian Wells and Roland Garros, yes. I had been competing in every tournament that I played and [I was] competing against all the players with good chances to have success. And that’s the most important thing.
The level of tennis had been high during that period of time, but, it took a lot of effort for me. I worked so hard to be what I was at that moment. When you break the rhythm with an injury, it’s a little bit unlucky, and you need to accept and give more. And that’s what I’m doing. I am trying to finish well and trying to be ready again for next season. That’s my real goal.”
Rafa has recently reached the quarters in Beijing where e was defeated by Grigor Dimitrov. He will start his campaign in Shanghai against Troicki.