After losing to Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters on Wednesday, Rafael Nadal stated that he does not anticipate being in good enough condition to mount a strong challenge at the season-ending ATP Finals.
Despite being up a set and a break against the American, Nadal was ultimately defeated 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost his first singles match since the fourth round of the US Open in September, following which he took time off to welcome his first child.
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— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 2, 2022
He has never won the ATP Tour Finals, which will be held in Turin from November 13-20 this year, but he has twice reached the final.
Nadal stated, “I’m delighted to play, despite the fact that the past couple of months have not been ideal for me.”
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— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 2, 2022
“During the past five months, I did not spend enough time on the Tour. I don’t even mention tennis court competition. I comment on the Tour. Working out with the fellas. That is what I require…
“It is tough for me to envision coming at the World Tour Finals in sufficient condition to win an event I have never won in my whole tennis career.”