Rafael Nadal - start in Cincinnati still open
Rafael Nadal only wants to decide after the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal whether he also starts in Cincinnati.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Jul 31, 2019, 07:43 pm
Three dates are firmly anchored in Rafael Nadal's schedule for the coming week: First, the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal, where the Spaniard is practically the defending champion - in 2018 the matador won the event in Toronto. After Novak Djokovic's cancellation, Rafael Nadal will also start at position one. The North American double strike is rather unlikely.
"Depending on what's going on in Montreal, I'll choose Cincinnati," the 18-time major champion told El Mundo Deportivo. The most important aspect is the preparation for the US Open, the second fixed point in Nadal's planning. The third will follow in Geneva, where the Mallorcan will be part of the European Laver Cup team for the second time.
The disappointing semi-final loss at Wimbledon against Roger Federer has processed Nadal, the physical condition is top-notch. "This year I have a good physical base again," continued Nadal. That was no longer the case at the 2018 US Open - he had to give up injured in the semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro.