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 | Nadal: I still feel pain in the knee31-01-2013 |
Rafael Nadal will return next week at the tournament in Vina del Mar (Chile) and it seems that the Spaniard is ready to play, but according to him, the pain in the problem knee is still not 100% recovered.
"I'll play, but knee still hurts me. The pain bothers me in certain movements and steps, but I hope I can show the best of myself during the tournament in South America," said Rafa quoted in the site .
"As the games start will see how my body reacts to pain. Doctors say that everything will be okay and hopefully the knee will handle," added the Spaniard, who was then asked to comment and the final of the Australian Open between Djokovic and Murray.
"I could not watch the final because at home we do not have" Eurosport "but commend and both, especially Novak," replied Nadal, who said he in no way feels bad feelings for David Ferrer, who overtook him in the rankings and now Rafa is the fifth - something that has not happened for nearly seven years. "I am delighted that David is № 4 in the world. I hope to climb even further and reach even № 3, and also wish him and final at Grand Slam tournament," said Rafael Nadal.
Toni Nadal said that despite the pain his nephew will play the tournament in Chile, and it will not prevent his return. "They trained with Tommy Robredo and Rafael won the set, so physical problems certainly can not be called an injury. He is in good shape. Not great, but good," said Uncle Tony.
We remind you that according to preliminary plans, Rafael Nadal will return to court next Tuesday (February 5) in a double match, and that from the first round of the singles will be held on February 6 or 7.