Spain's Rafael Nadal throws his wristband to the public after winning against Ukraine at the end of their Davis Cup World Group playoff tennis tie in Madrid September 14, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday.
The Spaniard has played only one singles and a doubles match since winning the U.S. Open earlier this month, during a crushing Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, and is re-energised for the final stretch of a season that started under a cloud but has turned into one of his best.
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