Tennis-Nadal not optimistic about ATP Finals chances after Paris exit


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 03 Nov 2022

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Rafael Nadal Press Conference - Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca, Spain - February 2, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal poses with the Australian Open trophy during the press conference REUTERS/Enrique Calvo/File Photo

(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said he does not expect to be in good enough shape to mount a serious challenge at the season-ending ATP Finals after being beaten by Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Nadal was up a set and a break against the American but was unable to seal the win, eventually losing 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1.

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