"The perspectives are slightly different" - Wilander interested with Nadal's return to action at Paris Masters after becoming a father

Rafael Nadal hasn't had much success over the years in Paris never winning the event and playing only one final.

According to Eurosport tennis analyst Mats Wilander, it's because the Spaniard used the event as a testing ground to see how he feels about the ATP Finals. Practice is not sufficient enough to prepare yourself for such an important event so the Masters usually was a warm-up event for Nadal:

"Over the years, he hasn’t always made the Masters at the Paris Bercy. Obviously, sometimes it has to be with injuries. I think the reason why he comes is (because) literally you have to play matches and you might even get a little bit bored just practicing, and you need a challenge."

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Wilander is unsure whether Nadal even wants to play at the ATP Finals believing that a decision will be made after he sees how Paris goes:

"Having won two Majors, you would think he wants to (play the ATP Finals). But not really sure where he is at. Obviously, having become a father, (the) perspectives are slightly different. But at the same time, you’ve got to hold on to what’s made you who you are and what makes you feel good. And for him it’s playing matches and competing – winning or losing."

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