Nadal: "The important thing is I’m in the quarters"

Rafael Nadal, who qualified on Monday for the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, He said the important thing came physically and tennis-wise in this quarterfinals, after the little adaptation he had on the surface.

The Balearic tennis player appeared at a press conference after winning three set matches Botic Van de Zandschup and signed 18-0 at the Grand Slams this season.

“I appreciate it in a pretty simple and positive way: I’m in the quarterfinals. I’m in the quarterfinals because I did things well to get here. Against the two toughest rivals, I won them in two sets. I was one level back then. I need it. It’s important: when the demand rises, I’m ready to raise my level. This is the most positive thing. We will try to keep raising the level and if I don’t succeed, then I will go home “, he explained to Nadal .

Nadal was asked about the differences he sees in his physique and in his tennis versus Australia and Paris.

“The other two tournaments ended in success, here’s a long way to go. In Australia I played well, I had a good feeling after a difficult period of not competing. With the illusion of being in. the quarterfinals Accepting things as they come. I’m in the quarterfinals, which is important. I respect the day to day a lot. “

His next rival was the American Taylor Fritzwho had already beaten him at Indian Wells, when he broke a rib.

“He serves very well, especially the first serve. He’s a complete player. He came very young, had a little break and then he pushed forward. He plays very well on all surfaces. I’m realistic and we’re in the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals. “Finally, I don’t expect him to compete easily in a tournament like Wimbledon. We’re in a round where I have to play well to win.”