Rafael Nadal discusses knee injury and whether he’ll play ATP Finals in London
RAFAEL NADAL has dismissed concerns about his knee following his hard-fought win over Pablo Cuevas in the Paris Masters third round.
Rafael Nadal has insisted his knee is fine and will not force him out of the ATP Finals
Rafael Nadal battled through in three sets to beat Pablo Cuevas in the third round of the Paris Masters, booking his place in the quarter-finals.
The Spaniard caused a stir late on when his trainer came on to check the strapping on his right knee.
However, the 31-year-old has insisted it was not serious and dismissed claims it will force him out of the tournament or the upcoming ATP World Finals in London.
“I don't want to talk about the knee but about the quarter final,” he said.
“I am in the most important city [Paris] of my life, I am not taking risks, I just play.
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“Of course I will play in London!
"I don't worry to play tomorrow at 3.30 pm. The rest is not a problem for me."
Nadal was tested by Cuevas and despite winning the first set 6-3, he went on to lose the second 7-6.
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That set up an interesting third set but the Spaniard battled back to win 6-3 and he admitted he expected a tough test against Cuevas.
"I didn't expect to win fast," he added.
"It was a very long year. I just keep fighting."