"Not enough confidence after six tough months but that's how it is" - Nadal honest after ending ATP Finals campaign with Ruud win

Rafael Nadal ended his ATP Finals campaign with a good win over Ruud and after the match he admitted that confidence was a problem.

Nadal played a superb match where he hit 16 aces adding 37 winners to take out Ruud in two sets 7-5 7-5. It was the best he looked all year long and speaking after the match, Nadal admitted that he didn't have much confidence after some tough months:

"I have been practicing well. Just probably not enough matches to be at the level that I needed to be. Not enough confidence after six tough months but that's how it is. I accept that things didn't go the way that I wanted. At least I've finished with a positive victory. Today I was able to win against a great player."

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He added:

"For me in the end the personal satisfaction is more important than any title. That's how it is. If I don't try my best and put in my best attitude in every single moment then I will not be able to be back home and be happy and calm with myself."

Recapping his year, the Spaniard said he could not ask for more than he got:

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"I can't ask for more. 2022 has already seen a tough six months. Two Grand Slams and finishing the year in a higher spot in the rankings so I can't complain at all at my age. Still remaining competitive means a lot to me."

And on next year:

"2023 will be just to have the right preparation, work the proper way and then start the season with the right energy, attitude and reach the level I need to be to be competitive from the beginning. Lets try. I am excited about it."

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