03-09-2009, 06:43 PM
RAFA CAME TO THE US OPEN "TO WIN"
New York, August 31st 2009
Rafa Nadal's bid for the last Grand Slam tournament of the season will begin either on Tuesday or Wednesday against Richard Gasquet of France.
"He has the potential of one of the very best and if he has a good day it will be a very tough match," he said about one of his closest friends on the tour.
Before he jumps on court though, heââ¬â¢s been concentrating on getting his practice routine back to its pre-injury level. ââ¬Å[On Saturday] I practised for two hours and a half. [Today] I practised two hours, so I am feeling really well."
Rafa also spoke with international journalists about his current form. "When you come back after an injury, you start slow always," he said. "You have to be progressive, but I am like normal right now,ââ¬Â then he continued. "I came back with more energy than ever. Probably I need more time to be ready, to get the rhythm, to play your best tennis, but the energy and desire is 100%."
"I know that here (at the U.S. Open) a quarter-final or a semi would be a very good result but I am coming to win," added the six-times grand slam winner.
Vamos Rafa!
New York, August 31st 2009
Rafa Nadal's bid for the last Grand Slam tournament of the season will begin either on Tuesday or Wednesday against Richard Gasquet of France.
"He has the potential of one of the very best and if he has a good day it will be a very tough match," he said about one of his closest friends on the tour.
Before he jumps on court though, heââ¬â¢s been concentrating on getting his practice routine back to its pre-injury level. ââ¬Å[On Saturday] I practised for two hours and a half. [Today] I practised two hours, so I am feeling really well."
Rafa also spoke with international journalists about his current form. "When you come back after an injury, you start slow always," he said. "You have to be progressive, but I am like normal right now,ââ¬Â then he continued. "I came back with more energy than ever. Probably I need more time to be ready, to get the rhythm, to play your best tennis, but the energy and desire is 100%."
"I know that here (at the U.S. Open) a quarter-final or a semi would be a very good result but I am coming to win," added the six-times grand slam winner.
Vamos Rafa!