Following his US Open title in September, the Spaniard became the 19th youngest world No. 1 since the ATP rankings began in 1973. Rafael Nadal’s exit from the Masters on Tuesday also made him the youngest year-end No.1.
What does this N.1 trophy represent at the end of the season?
A lot. This trophy means that I am a part of tennis history alongside many legends. It’s an incredible feeling.
You receive this trophy at the year-end Masters circuit that you are unable to participate in due to injury. Are you disappointed?
Yes, I’m disappointed I can’t play the Masters. I really wanted to play them. But injuries happen in the life of a tennis player. But I’m very happy to be able to lift a magnificent trophy (from world No.1, editor’s note). It is a great success. All the hard work is paying off.
Where are you with the injury, will you be back for the start of the season in Australia?
I am very good. I am recovering very quickly. I am doing everything to make a full recovery as soon as possible. Within a week (since he hurt his stomach during the Masters 1000 in Paris, editor’s note), the injury had subsided tremendously. I will be ready for the start of the season, I will be 100%. I did a lot of exercise a week after the injury because it’s important not to stop. Now I’m going to take a few days off to disconnect from tennis and relax. But after that I’ll resume the off-season to improve myself and get off to the best possible start to the Australian Open. I will leave for Australia in the first days of January. At the moment, it is planned to play the Australian Open Championship directly.
Source: Le Figaro
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