Nadal says no coaching changes coming for his team - TENNISTALK
"I believe 100 percent in my team," said Nadal, beaten by Murray at the weekend in Tokyo for that trophy. "I always think when I am losing, is my fault, not the fault of my team.
"I'm not going to be stupid and think that if I have to improve something (it means) different people (must come to the team). I have to improve with the people who know exactly my game and know exactly what I have to do to keep improving. I don't need any change, especially because I feel comfortable and I feel happy with my team."
Nadal slams tournament balls -YAHOO UK
"You play in Bangkok with one ball, in Tokyo with another ball, here with another ball. That's too much in my opinion. (It) is dangerous and can cause injuries," said the 25-year-old Spaniard after his second-round win in Shanghai.
"Something must change because is too dangerous for the shoulders. You cannot change the ball every week."
"I am very happy to win less money and have my health," he said.
No Queen's return for Nadal in 2012 -ESPN UK
"Rafa will not be with us next year," tournament director Chris Kermode told the Daily Mail. "It's disappointing but we know how much he enjoys our event and we hope to be welcoming him back soon."
But a lucrative appearance fee of £750,000 has tempted the Spaniard to play the rival Gerry Weber Open in Halle next year, with Queen's organisers admitting defeat in their bid to persuade the world No. 2 back for their event that week.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and the race to the top ... in 2012 -Douglas Perry, The Oregonian
Something’s got to give. And someone’s has to end up at the top of the heap.
I pick Nadal as 2012’s year-end No. 1.
Nadal: We want more freedom - China Daily
"I understand that it can be positive for the future or negative. The only thing that is going through my mind now, I have enough power to keep practicing hard, enough motivation to keep trying my best and find solutions to be a better player for next year."
I've added some articles on the recent Roy Emerson quotes on his opinions on the current #1 & players in general.
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