Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet
sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his
fitness concerns linger.
The 2008 gold medallist withdrew from the French Open with a wrist injury and missed Wimbledon.
“I will not be at the best level in any of the categories,” Nadal told journalists after arriving in Brazil on Sunday.
“I have not competed for two months and I have not trained a lot.”
“I
will train a few days here to see what I can do and then decide what is
best, to be more positive for me and the team,” he said.
Nadal's
Spanish team mate David Ferrer acknowledged last week that the 14-time
grand slam champion's fitness situation was “delicate”.
World
number five Nadal, who is due to be Spain's flag bearer, was absent
from the 2012 Olympics due to injury and should he withdraw, it would
come as a significant blow for tennis at the Games with several other
high-profile player also missing.
Roger Federer sits out
due to a knee problem and Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic withdrew
citing fears over the Zika virus. (Reporting by Ed Dove; Editing by
Alison Williams)
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