Rafael Nadal not interested in excuses after Italian Open exit
Rafael Nadal refused to make excuses for his shock defeat by Diego Schwartzman within the quarter-finals of the Italian Open, insisting that his focus is now on fine-tuning his sport forward of the French Open which begins September 27.
The nine-time Rome champion seemed properly off the tempo in his 6-2, 7-5 loss to the 15th-ranked Argentine, an opponent he had defeated 9 straight instances heading into Saturday`s encounter within the Italian capital.
“We can find excuses, but I didn`t play well enough. Then we have to think internally, `Why? How I can fix it?`” the 34-year-old Spaniard informed reporters. “Now is not the moment to find excuses. It`s just to accept that I didn`t play well enough.”
“It was not my evening. He performed an awesome match, I feel, and I didn`t. These issues can occur. After such a very long time with out competing, I performed two good matches, and now I performed a nasty one towards an excellent opponent.
“That`s how it is. I just want to congratulate Diego and I`m going to keep working.”
Nadal, who skipped the U.S. Open in New York on account of COVID-19 considerations, stated he would regroup earlier than heading to Paris, the place he’ll bid for a record-extending 13th title.
“It`s a completely special and unpredictable year. I probably will go back home and then let`s see what`s going on,” the 19-time Grand Slam champion stated.
“I did my job here. I did a couple things well and other things bad. I`m going to keep working and keep practising with the right attitude and try to give myself a chance to be ready.”
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