As publicised, Rafa showed up today to give a press conference and discuss his withdrawl from the Paris Masters ...
"I am not worried at all about London," the Spaniard said.
"It was not an easy decision (to pull out of the Paris Masters) because Paris is a special city for me, but I have played all the season's Masters and grand slams. I will be back to practice soon... Before next Sunday."
Despite already having the year-end number one spot in the bag, Nadal will be determined to end the year in style in London's Docklands after a miserable performance when the tournament was staged there for the first time last year.
"I'm gonna do all in my hands to play well there," said Nadal, who lost all six sets he contested in the spectacular O2 Arena last year. "It's my goal to improve the image of last year in London."
However, Nadal hinted that his priority was to make sure he begins next year 100 per cent fit, unlike last year when he withdrew from the Australian Open mid-match against Andy Murray
"If I have an injury now, it will be difficult to play at the beginning of the season next year," he said.
As expected, no new information and no earth shattering revelations. Although this is a sensible Rafa in my opinion, listening to his body, choosing his priorities and looking at the bigger picture which is the start of next season and Australia and how he doesn't want to screw himself up for that. Rafa will be returning home to Manacor to carry on with his recuperation ... and we will continue to twiddle our thumbs
Here's a link to TennisTV of an interview on the withdrawal ...
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