MADRID, 11 (EUROPA PRESS)
The Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal highlighted the ability he has had to “adapt” his game to the challenges of a 2022 that is unbeatable, with a 15-0, three titles, which invites him to “enjoy the moment” in search of following the streak in Indian Wells.
“I’ve been here for over a week. I always enjoy it. It is one of my favorite tournaments without a doubt. I go day by day, I enjoy the moment. It’s unexpected for me to be in this position, so I’m enjoying every day and enjoying that I’m playing well. I have already won three titles this year and it is incredible for me, ”said a Nadal who will debut in the American tournament against the Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis or the local Sebastian Korda.
The three-time champion appeared at a press conference in Indian Wells with the optimism of a full 2022, which he arrived with many doubts after six months without competing and a foot operation. «I have always managed to find a way to adapt my game when I have needed to improve. Some days I have played aggressive and others I have played a little more defensive and more tactical », he stated.
“My serve is working well, which is important at this point in my career. Afterwards, I think I have been brave to play with the right determination when it was necessary. I am working hard to improve, but I am happy with the level of tennis and intensity that I am showing on the court », he added about the key points to have the level and the results.
Nadal confessed that this foot injury made him suffer last year, to reach a 2022 in which he has lifted titles in Melbourne, Acapulco and, above all, his 21st ‘Grand Slam’ with the conquest of the Australian Open. “I tried to be positive. Last year we didn’t do running or movement work,” he said.
“After Roland Garros I couldn’t walk for two weeks. I wasn’t ready for Washington or Toronto but I wanted to try, with two terrible months of training. Winning the Australian Open was very important, but being competitive and enjoying the competition was what was really exciting for me, being able to play in a big stadium with fans again », he finished.
