return Raphael Nadal was not as expected by old world number 1 for the circuit Lost to Tommy Paul with 3-6, 7-6 (4) and 6-1. The Balearic tennis player admitted to playing “u”.terrible game”. Defeat will not prevent him from being among the top eight tennis players of the 2022 season at the ATP Finals to be held in Turin from November 13-20.

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“I have nothing to lose by being in the Masters Cup,” he said, although he admitted he lacked rhythm and more play to be competitive. Since winning his first Roland Garros, he has always qualified to play in the season-ending tournament, but was unable to play many times due to injuries. Nadal wants to be in Turin.

“Hopefully (Nadal smiling). Yes, nothing happens, I hope to be there. I’m excited to play, although it’s not a perfect month for me of course. But I’m going there. After a good year I have nothing to lose and go there and do my best. I want. “You never know when the last game will be, especially at my age”he said, insisting that he enjoys tennis “by the day”.

Few options in Turin

He was realistic about his options in Turin. “It’s hard for me to imagine coming into the ATP Finals in enough form to win a tournament like this that I haven’t won in my career. It’s the tempo there to play against the best players in the world from day one. It’s the competition and it’s not going to happen”, he admitted after his early defeat in Paris, and that’s his It could cause him to lose his number 2 position. Casper Ruud anyone Stefanos Tsitsipas They won the French Masters 1,000.

Nadal values ​​the season “good year” Despite being away from circuits for five months due to his injuries. Australian Open Champion, Roland Garros, Acapulco and Melbourne, Her wish is to end the year with the best feelings. “Not just racing, but being on tour and training with other guys.” That’s what I need right now. Give me the opportunity to enjoy another Master. You never know when it will be the lastespecially at my age. I’ll make sure to enjoy it and fight to get back here next season.”

nadal He arrived in Paris with a few mental and physical questions: He was a new dad on October 8 and hadn’t competed in singles since dropping to the last 16 at the US Open two months ago. Frances Tiafoe. However, he did not want to make excuses for his defeat. “It’s always the same. You win if you play well, you lose if you don’t. There were times when I played well but not at key moments,” he analyzed.