Rafael Nadal: 'Novak Djokovic proved he can be the best'
In an interview to The National, Rafael Nadal commented on his physical condition and how his 2018 season went overall. The Spaniard is practicing in Manacor and in a week, on December 28 and 29, he is set to play the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. "I am currently practicing and getting ready for the start of the season. Feeling good at the moment", Nadal said.
This year he won five titles: Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Rome, French Open and Toronto. "I believe I had a good season besides the injuries", Nadal recognized. "When I was fit to play I managed to play well and get good results. So in that regard, I think it was a very successful season, I played nine tournaments and finished No 2 in the world. Roland Garros is the most important tournament of my career. Having managed to win there 11 times makes it really special for me. I love playing in Paris and always felt that Roland Garros was that special place to play.'
Nadal finally praised Novak Djokovic, who defeated him in an epic Wimbledon five-set semifinal match. "Novak proved he can be the best and a very difficult opponent", the 32-year-old admitted. "He managed to come back and he is always a very very difficult player to play against and even more to beat. They are always very intense matches and he is a player that covers very well all angles of the court. Definitely, one of the biggest rivals anyone could have had in tennis.'
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from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2Lz6xiK
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