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Nadal: "It is impossible to talk about favorites now"
EFE 04/25/1910 - 18:05.

The Spanish Rafael Nadal said that at this moment it is impossible to talk about favorites in the Tennis Masters Roma 1000, as the tournament is just beginning and there are group of some of the "best players" of the circuit, making competition "open."

So Nadal told press conference prior to his participation in the tournament at the Foro Italico and reiterated that he deeply regretted having to give up the Conde de Godo tournament, his "home" and his "club."

The Spanish noted that the schedule remains "very difficult", since the various competitions are placed close together and he highlighted how hard it is to play three straight weeks.

He also said this concerning possibly meeting Roger Federer in the semi-fnials

The Spaniard is in the same side of thedraw as Federer, so they will not face off in the final. A circumstance that Nadal described as "a pleasure" to meet Federer in the semifinals. However, the number three in the world "still" does not think about Federer and focuses on the first opponents, the Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas and German Philipp Kohlshreiber.

Nadal gladly welcomes the investments that are coming into the world of tennis, as the new central stage which will premiere at the Rome Masters. However, the Spanish claimed the need to maintain the tradition in the tournament and recalled that the stadiums are not what makes them great in the competitions, but their "past champions and its history."

 Article from Official Site with translation

RAFAEL NADAL"I'm not the favorite. The stadium is beautiful "

One thing is certain: Nadal is not superstitious. The sample Majorcan shows the pre-conference tournament with an outfit very similar to the one he wore at Roland Garros, mainly because of a shocking pink shirt a bit 'all his supporters hoped he had finally abandoned and, instead, Rafa has pulled out at this first meeting with journalists. Having just concluded the conference by Roger Federer, it is inevitable to ask what they think of what Majorca has just said the world number one, "Nadal is number 1 on clay, the past five years and has obtained results that are to demonstrate. " "I just arrived yesterday - answers a bit 'annoyed Rafa - I know that you even write something but I do not know how to respond."
When asked if, after the marked success Monegasque feels back to its levels Rafa responds "What levels?" Those two years ago, "the interviewer presses. "Compared to 2008 changed only the result at Roland Garros for the rest won Monte Carlo, Rome and I reached the final in Madrid. It is not easy to understand how difficult it is to remain at these levels. " Clearly there is much curiosity about the reasons that forced him to forfeit to Barcelona: "To my tennis would be better to play that tournament, but my body does not. 'Was hard to give up playing in my club, but last year this program cost me too much trouble. "
The wonder with what feelings come close to Roland Garros, while not a champion. "I do not feel anything special. The goal is always the same every year, is that I am back from a victory from defeat. "
As usual, it becomes unbalanced on the board that he sees the same side of the world's No. 1: "Talking about this, even before the start of the tournament seems to me premature. Before I think Federer was involved in one of Cuevas and Kohlschreiber. I do not think the rules should be changed and that the seedings should be allocated differently than has been done. "
The beauty of the new Central did not leave indifferent even the defending champion of the International: "It 's a fantastic stadium and different from others because of the audience so close to the pitch. I am also happy that the tournament has been in this beautiful location, in respect of a great tradition. " Not missing a reference to the increase in prize money at Wimbledon, which this year will bring a dowry to the winner one million dollars. "The economic crisis has not hit the grand slam tournaments, always revolve around which a lot of money. It 's easier for them to raise funds, out of a tournament like that of Rome or Monte Carlo. "
Finally, a brief reference to the increasingly insistent voice on an alleged agreement between Rafa and the organizers, the Majorcan that would ensure his presence at the official opening of the Centre Court (Tuesday 27), receiving in exchange a guarantee of do not play in the evening shift on Wednesday: Barcelona's Inter. Rafa seems to drop from the clouds and hiding behind a clear denial of his spokesmen.
[Rafael Nadal (photo Costantini)]

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