MADRID: Rafael Nadal will play in the Madrid Open despite not being fully fit and didn't seem too optimistic about his chances of being ready for the French Open next month.

The 37-year-old Nadal said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) he would not play in Paris if he arrives there feeling the same way that he is feeling ahead of his opening match in Madrid this week.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details