"Doubt is one of his favorite words" - Flink on Nadal at ATP Finals

| by Balasz Virag

Reporter Steve Flink talked about Rafael Nadal and his chances at the ATP Finals expressing doubt that he can do much.

Rafael Nadal has never been the most at ease playing indoors, so his results there have lagged behind those on other surfaces. Nadal would have preferred to play more matches before Turin, but Paul defeated him in Paris.

"Rafa talked about the need to play more matches, he talked about getting to Italy early to play practice sets but practice sets are nothing like playing real matches. It just helps you but it is not the same thing," said Flink continuing:

"So it was unfortunate that he didn't get more matches in Paris in advance of Turin to give himself a better chance because the field has so much depth. It's going to be such a hard-fought event and both groups of four players each are going to be exceedingly strong."

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Flink doesn't think Nadal will have a very good time in Turin but he is well aware that he could also prove him wrong: So it's going to be hard for Rafa because he has always been the least comfortable indoors. He could well prove me wrong," adding:

"He's is one of these guys who, no matter how many negative comments he makes, 'doubt' is one of his favorite words, he overcomes his doubts. I still think we'll see him go in with the usual fighting spirit. So he'll still be hard to beat but I don't like the conditions. It tends to be fast in Turin."

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