Rafael Nadal: ‘I hope that in Rio everything turns out well this time, unlike in London’

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Rafael Nadal met with the media in Mallorca to give important updates about his physical condition after having withdrawn from Toronto. He also confirmed what had long been rumored that he would be playing the Rio Olympics, in all three formats – singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

‘The idea had always been that I did not do anything that could have affected my participation at the Olympics. Toronto was important to prepare for Rio but we couldn’t skip recovery steps. I hope to be able to compete in the three draws without any pain. I will arrive at Rio one week before the start of the Games. I hope to improve a bit every day and be well-prepared for Rio, although, as I always say, nothing is ever certain in life,’ said the world no. 4 about his decision to skip the Rogers Cup and play in Rio. Nadal also admitted that his …

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