Tennis sensation Rafael Nadal has termed the recently concluded tennis season was not his best, although he is satisfied with the way he finished
In an event here on Thursday, Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies (MBTA) announced a formal association with the Rafa Nadal academy by Movistar, which begins next year in Manacor, Spain. As per the tie-up Indian talent will be scouted and trained in Mancor, the home town of Nadal.
During which Nadal spoke on his thoughts about this tennis season. "2015 has been not the best season possible," said the Spaniard ahead of his IPTl game on Thursday.
"last 3 months I played much better. I am happy with way I am playing now and I need to keep going. I have improved in some aspects. I have to try and continue with that level in the beginning of 2016."
2015 was the first time Nadal did not win a Grand Slam trophy. He managed to win only only three ATP titles in the entire season although his performance improved after the US Open.
When asked if he could add another Grand Slam to his existing 14 titles, he replied "I don't know when that is going to happen."
The king of clay court also explained about the difficulties he faced when he was injured. "It's always difficult to come back from injuries. Sometimes it gets faster, sometimes it is slow. There are no reasons why sometimes you go faster or slow. When you are back, you have to be ready to accept the situation at the beginning and play with best possible tactics."
How can one talk about Nadal, without mentioning his legendary rivalry with the Swiss maestro Roger Federer.
"The rivalry with Roger has been great for a lot of years and we hope to play more matches. I am excited to play against him here. It will be great scenario for the fans to see it."
Nadal also said there is no secret for his glittering career. "There is not secret. It is important to have the right people around and at the same time work hard. Also enjoy it and work with passion and try to do the right things. That's the only secret," he explained.