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SPANISH the tennis was very happy with ARGENTINA TO VICTORY

Rafael Nadal did not want to lose the opportunity to congratulate Spain after winning the Davis Cup with Argentina and said that "what we have achieved is spectacular and unique. It's very difficult to get a salad like this and you can congratulate them all for the good tennis to have done. "

The world number one admitted that "I have lived the final with many nerves. Now it's time to congratulate we expected, "said Rafa told Spanish Television.

"Fernando Verdasco was very bright. Especially from the fourth set. Before, in the second and the third was a bit nervous. Feliciano has done a great knockout and Ferrer, but has spent some months in this very tough stretch end of the year, is vital to this team "

"I have enjoyed from home, with many nerves"
Nadal wanted in the abstract Players who have won in Argentina. It was a year too complicated with the theme of the President but Emilio Sanchez Vicario has been able to form a good group and its work has been excellent. "

"I would have liked to be there to embrace. They have made a gesture," said Manacor. "I think it is impossible to be happier. They have achieved something impressive. Winning in Argentina that had a lot of playoffs without losing at home in an adverse environment even less than they prominence and focus the merits in the four tennis players in Mar del Plata. "We have to talk about the four that have achieved this victory and we have to enjoy it. I've enjoyed at home. With nerves. But I have enjoyed," said the tennis shooting, which highlighted the role of captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario.

"Emilio has been very good at all times. There have been moments complicated. This is no time to talk about it, the differences with the president, Pedro Munoz. But Emilio has been able to create that pineapple and everyone around the team have formed a team. Has been with the set at all times. I am a player and this has been proved. Emilio has managed to convey that to this quartet, "said Rafael Nadal, who did not forget to members of the Spanish tennis disputed that the first year's playoffs.

"Tommy Robredo and Nicolas Almagro not be forgotten. Neither of all who have helped. They were sacrificed in the elimination of Peru and now we must thank the effort of those moments, "recalled the world's number one.

INSURE THAT PLAY AS VISITOR IS ALWAYS A disadvantage

The world number one tennis, the Spanish Rafael Nadal, said that for the final of the Davis Cup, which will be held from next Friday in Mar del Plata, Argentina is a favorite, "although he warned that" Spain is very strong. " "Of course I feel sorry to miss the Davis, but I think the Spanish team is very strong and has great players who are going to try the impossible to win," Nadal said in an interview Internet portal granted to the Argentine infobae.com.

"We face with Argentina is always great, regardless of my involvement, because this is a great team with excellent players who are going to give everything," he added. According to the Spanish tennis player, playing as a visitor is always a disadvantage for any team. " "We know this, but I would not know to point a level of possibilities for Argentina or Spain. I know it is going to be durísimo and I'm sure it will be surface, and I, of course, not. " a spectacle, "he said.

When asked who is more dangerous on track lasts between Argentines David Nalbandian and Juan Martin del Potro, said that "both" in equal measure. "We all know how good it is David, especially in this part of the season to be played on tracks covered. But Del Potro is having its best moment and there was in playing the Shanghai Masters Cup," he added. However, he said that "nobody is unbeatable in any

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.

THE ARGENTINE IS A GREAT FRIEND OF SPANISH TENNIS PAYER

Juan Martin del Potro was the most wanted man barely gave Argentina the fifth point of the semifinal with Russia. It was warmly embraced with David Nalbandian and received congratulations from the rest of the team. A minute later, still on the track, he was asked about being the final with Spain. And he responded, for the entire stadium: "Yes, we will try to be as best as possible to get the pants to the ortho Nadal, "he said in jest and left laughing.

In fact, there is more of a joke that this gesture by Nadal in his usual game. Del Potro took the liberty of making this joke for the excellent relationship between the two. They share many hours on the circuit, training and a passion in common: the PlayStation. Will spend hours playing, and therefore knows that the Manacor not take it badly.

In any case, your joke reflects his young age, as the newly Tuesday its 20th Anniversary. And although the track seems very large (per game and stature), outside it is just a teenager.