6/12/2013


The Spanish captain of the Davis Cup, Alex Corretja, said Tuesday that the current world number five of the ATP ranking, Rafael Nadal, who won on Sunday the eighth Roland Garros, is a player "unique and unparalleled" because he has achieved it "will be virtually impossible to repeat."

"Rafa is a unique and unmatched player, which gets it will be virtually impossible to repeat. Has no limits. Thing to do now is to consider short-term objectives, prepared as possible so that whenever you go to a tournament, do with the feeling that you can win, "he said at the launch of the tie to remain in the World Group of the Davis Cup against Ukraine, to be held at the Caja Magica in Madrid from 13 to 15 September.

Also, if you would not think that Rafa Nadal is at such a high level is detrimental to David Ferrer, since what matters "is to think about yourself, not what others get." "We are very fortunate to have Rafa and to have David, do not think that's nonsense," he said.

"David has taken a very important step, which is to make a final Grand Slam." He still has a couple of years at a high level and I am convinced that opportunities will again because it is very good physique, better than ever head and tenísticamente, is evolving with constant desire to improve, "he said.

About the tie against Ukraine, the captain acknowledged that try "to have players with maximum possible". "In September we will see who is best for the tie. Still much time left.'ll Talk with everyone to see how they are and we will do our best to get back in the fight to regain the Davis Cup," he said.

Indeed, the presence requested in the 'Armada' is Rafa Nadal. About the Spaniard, Corretja confessed that when he said goodbye to him after the final of Roland Garros, he confirmed that is excited and raring to go with the computer. "I literally said that if he was in good health, count on him," he admitted.

Finally, wanted to clarify that the choice of Madrid as a city to host this tie, "was a very good opportunity" and said that the height was not at any time "a prerequisite for not playing in there."

Source http://www.europapress.es/deportes/tenis-00166/noticia-alex-corretja-rafa-nadal-jugador-irrepetible-inigualable-20130611141718.html

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