Rafael Nadal gearing up for ATP Finals after ‘positive’ outing in Paris
Rafael Nadal says the Paris Masters has been a “positive tournament” for him regardless of Saturday`s semi-final defeat to Alexander Zverev, and hopes it’ll assist him in his bid for a maiden ATP Finals title this month.
The Spaniard world quantity two went down 6-Four 7-5 to German fourth seed Zverev, as soon as once more failing so as to add the elusive title on the Bercy enviornment to his burgeoning cupboard that’s adorned by 20 Grand Slam singles trophies.
“I have been competitive, I have been there until the end against a player who is playing great on a surface that he`s winning a lot,” Nadal informed reporters. “So (it) has been a positive tournament for me. Of course, not happy about the loss, but that`s part of the game. I played against a great player, and I accept the defeat. He played a little bit better than me,” he added.
Next up for the 34-year-old would be the season ending ATP Finals, which shall be held at The O2 in London with out spectators from November 15 to 22.
The Finals, which is contested by the highest eight males`s singles gamers and doubles groups, is one other match that Nadal has didn’t win.
“I spent hours on court. Of course I wanted to win the tournament, but it`s always difficult,” Nadal mentioned about his Paris Masters marketing campaign. “But I had the right attitude during the whole event, I think, fighting in every match. That gave me the chance to play four matches that I think that will be helpful for London. I need to adjust a couple of things, but I am doing well on all the important things. So let`s see. I have one week and a little bit more to keep working, and I hope be ready for it,” he added.
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