SM
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: 19 hrs 40 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Rafael Nadal: "I need to be patient"

:Headline: Rafael Nadal: 'I need to be patient': ID:67449: from db_amp
Rafael Nadal says that he is not focused on results as he prepares to play his first match on the ATP Tour in eight months.

Rafael Nadal has said that he needs to give himself time to get back to his best as he prepares to play on the ATP Tour for the first time in eight months.

The Spaniard, who has been recovering from a knee injury, will play in the VTR Open in Chile, having not featured in competitive action since losing to Lukas Rosol in the second round of last year's Wimbledon.

The 11-time Grand Slam champion told the ATP Tour website: "This is my first week and I don't think the goals are the same that the ones I will have in two more months.

"I have to take it slowly and be humble to know that things won't be as good as they were before my injury. I need to be patient.

"I hope the tournament will help me to get the feeling I need to add week after week after a long period without competition. Results are the least important thing right now."

Nadal will play a doubles match on Tuesday before moving on to the singles tournament on Wednesday.

amp_article__67449 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2013-02-03 17:00:52:
html db last update - 2013-02-03 17:00:52 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Rafael Nadal

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .