21 September,2017 08:40 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | IANS
Rafael Nadal said his goal was to enjoy playing tennis and avoid getting hurt. Nadal regained his form this year to win his 10th French Open and third US Open, among other titles, and surge to the top of the ATP rankings
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said his goal was to enjoy playing tennis and avoid getting hurt. Nadal regained his form this year to win his 10th French Open and third US Open, among other titles, and surge to the top of the ATP rankings.
"For me, being No. 1 does not have any influence, it is one more achievement. I see it as recompense for a career," he said.
"I do not feel better being No. 1 or 2. My inner feelings do not make me think about this before a match, I just think about what I need to do to beat my rival," the 16-time Grand Slam champion added.
Nadal, 31, said doing his best in the year's remaining tournaments is the focus now. "I have never won the ATP Finals and I am hopeful of doing it (this year), but there are seven other players who want to win," Nadal added.
