In his press conference after the brutal defeat by Van de Zandschulp, Rafael Nadal did not want to give excuses.
«What’s inside is inside, it’s important (smile). But of course, the decision was not easy for the pilot. In the end, I really believe that David (Ferrer) sent a player on the pitch that he thought had a good chance of winning. It’s true, isn’t it? From the beginning, I’ve made him feel like he doesn’t need to feel like he has to force me to fall in line. To be honest, I didn’t know if I would play. There was, of course, much discussion during the week. I didn’t know because I knew that what happened today could happen. David believed that I was the one playing. It was definitely a threat. But that’s the captain’s job, right? Ultimately, it is up to him to make the necessary decisions. David, I’m sure, decided to think about what was best for the team, not me. I also gave him the opportunity to add Roberto Bautista Agut to the field more than I did all week. But I have nothing, no injury, no need to justify not being ready. “
Updated on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 08:50