On Monday in Barcelona, the world number one tennis, the Spanish Rafael Nadal, has informed the media that do not play the Davis Cup final for his injury in his right knee. Nadal has explained that in its current condition, "the companion to go in my place will do much better than me."
How and why it has had to resign? The decision has not been easy, but I have to accept it for medical advice. I am used to playing with pain, but this is different, new. I fail to control it. I tried to train soft, but even so I responded well the knee.
¿Guilt of the calendar? I do not know if the injury is too much hurry. It was a very intense season, a year Olympian who squeezed everything, but I think I forced too much for getting hurt. I have not done no madness to be number one in the world.
What would you say to the fans Spanish? That I have not said no to playing, it was my knee which has said no. I am not prepared to approach a final like this. That's why I will not be able, despite my own. These are difficult decisions to make when it is not just for oneself, but of an entire team of Davis Cup. I hope they understand that for me there is nothing bigger than defend Spain.
/> The final is lost? No. The options of Spain is not just me. Without Nadal, my colleagues can win the final. We were not even playing my favorite. Now, Argentina will have even more pressure. We have players with size enough to win, but will not be easy. I am grateful to Emilio (Sanchez Vicario) support and understanding he has had.