ATP Finals 2022: Rafael Nadal, who ended his season with a win over Casper Ruud in Turin, mentioned he needs to ensure he prepares nicely and heads into the brand new season with the best angle to have the ability to give himself probabilities to compete for main titles.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 17, 2022 22:10 IST
Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud within the closing match of his 2022 season (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal mentioned he’s proud of the way in which the 2022 season went for him, saying he couldn’t have requested for extra at this section of his profession. Nadal was delighted as he ended his season with a win regardless of not having been in a position to attain the semi-finals of the season-ending ATP Finals.
Nadal averted his worst-ever dropping streak as he snapped a 4-match dropping run, beating Casper Ruud within the closing match of the Green Group in ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday, November 17. Nadal might not have been in a position to finish his drought for the ATP Finals title, however the Spaniard took dwelling a morale-boosting win over an in-form Ruud in his closing match of the season.
The Spaniard was charged-up as he took the courtroom, figuring out that his semi-final hopes had been over after defeats to Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime earlier within the event. Nadal averted a break at 4-4 within the first set and by no means seemed again from there on. He transformed his first break level within the twelfth sport, not permitting Ruud to get into his closing service sport of the set.
It was an analogous story within the second set because the Spaniard broke decisively to win the match 7-5, 7-5 in an hour and 42 minutes. Nadal fired as many as 16 aces and his forehand was working at its greatest after having been shaky within the frist two matches of the ATP Finals.
“I can’t ask for more. 2022 has had a tough six months, two Grand Slams, and finishing the year in a high spot in the rankings. So, I can’t complain at all. At my age, to be able to achieve and be competitive means a lot for me,” Nadal advised in an on-court interview.
RIGHT ENERGY, RIGHT ATTITUDE FOR 2023
Nadal gained the Australian Open and the French Open in 2022 and rose to the No. 1 spot once more, taking his Grand Slam tally to a record-setting 22. However, he had handled damage issues within the second half of the season. The champion participant withdrew from the semi-finals at Wimbledon as a result of a foot damage and was ousted within the 4th spherical of the US Open the place he was not at his greatest, bodily.
When requested about his objectives for 2023, Nadal remained non-committal however mentioned he would wish to put together in the absolute best method and preserve himself in rivalry to win main titles once more.
“For 2023, just let’s try to have the right preparation, work the proper way and start the season with the right energy, the right attitude, to reach the level that I need to be competitive from the beginning. Let’s try it, I am excited about it,” he added.
Nadal mentioned he was comfortable to finish the season with a win regardless of not having been in a position to attain the semi-finals within the season-ending ATP Finals.
“I accept that the season didn’t end the way that I wanted, [but] at least I finished with a positive victory.
“It’s important, the last official match of the season, so I am happy for that.
“Personal satisfaction is ever extra essential than any title. If I do not attempt my greatest and provides my everthing, I will not be capable to go dwelling and be comfortable,” he added.
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Nov 17, 2022
