RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

THE MODERATOR: Unfortunately, Rafa has to pull out of the tournament. He will explain why and then we will open up for questions.

RAFAEL NADAL: Hello. Good morning.

Yes, I have to pull out. Of course, is a very hard decision for me, especially -- well, pulling out from any event is tough but especially from here, from Paris. As I said, a lot of times it's the most important city in my career, without a doubt. ... Read more »

2017 Paris Masters R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Pablo Cuevas  6/3 6/7(5) 6

Next opponent - Filip Krajinovic

Q. That was another quite a long match for a Masters event. Is it frustrating that you're not putting away the opponents quicker?
RAFAEL NADAL: No. Frustrating is lose, not winning tough, no? You don't expect to win easy in big tournaments like these ones. No, no. That's the real thing. ... Read more »