RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

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Rafael Nadal: "I play with pain"

Source: Le Monde

Translated by  @bounzifu

Initially, to interview Rafael Nadal resulted relatively simple. The interview was scheduled in two parts during the Paris Bercy tournament. And then the world number one had to pull out from injury just before his quarter-final... and from the second part of the interview. He went back to Spain immediately to consult his doctor. Many would have given up on the interview, but - rare thing enough on the tour to be highlighted - the Spaniard is a man of his word. So never mind, the interview will end in London, eight days later, at the Masters Cup, the last tournament of the season. ... Read more »

Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday night after a 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-4 loss to David Goffin in his opening round-robin match.

Q. You were clearly playing through a lot of pain. The main question is, will you be able to play on for this week or not?
RAFAEL NADAL: No, I am off. My season is finished. Yeah, I had the commitment with the event, with the city, with myself. I tried hard. I did the thing that I had to do to try to be ready to play. ... Read more »

2017 Nitto ATP Finals Rafael Nadal vs. David Goffin  6/7(5) 7/6(4) 4/6 ... Read more »