Nadal not optimistic about ATP Finals prospects after Paris exit

Nadal not optimistic about ATP Finals prospects after Paris exit, (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal said he expected to be in good enough shape to mount a serious challenge at the season-ending ATP Finals after losing to Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters on Wednesday. do not have

Nadal not optimistic about ATP Finals prospects after Paris exit

Nadal had a set and a break against the American but was unable to seal the victory, eventually losing 3-6 7-6 (4) 6-1.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost in Paris in her first singles match since the fourth round of the US Open in September, after taking time off to give birth to her first child.

He has never won an ATP Tour final, which this year runs from November 13-20 in Turin, although he has reached the final twice.

“I’m excited to play, even if it’s not been my best two months,” Nadal said.

“It’s true that for the last five months I haven’t spent enough days on tour. I don’t even say competing on the tennis court. I say on tour. Practicing with the boys. That’s what I need…

“For me (it’s) hard to imagine coming into the World Tour Finals in such good shape that I can win a tournament that I haven’t won in my entire tennis career.”