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Rafa Nadal did not despair after Wednesday's loss at the Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard lost 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 to Borna Coric, who returned from a six-week injury layoff.
His 23rd glam to break record at US Open Nadal, who is aiming for his Slam title, has not played since Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Wimbledon semifinals with an abdominal injury. was not July.
The 36-year-old also withdrew from last week's ATP Masters event in Montreal because of the issue, as has been hampered by that against former world No. 12 Coric. Time in court, out of sight, instead of his defeat.
"Obviously I didn't play my best match. It can happen," Nadal told reporters. "It's easy to come back from tough times, accept and congratulate Borna for playing better.
"I need to improve. I need practice. I need to improve. I need to come back better.I need a day and that's the truth.It's clear I wasn't ready to win today's game. It has not been an easy month and a half.”
Flushing Meadows has been a happy hunting ground for four-time U.S. Open champion Nadal. Her last title is her 2019.
He underwent tests, and he said the injuries he said still aroused doubt in his mind during his service motion. positive," he said. “In terms of practice, you have to get into Grand Slam mode and have the practice you need to stay competitive from the start. I need to move forward and start thinking about the energy the audience gives me in New York, I know this is a very special place for me and I am enjoying the unforgettable moments there. I'm going to do my best every day to be ready for that.”
The US Open starts on August 29th. (Reporting by his Sudipto Ganguly of Mumbai, Editing by Peter Rutherford)
