PHOTOS/VIDEO: Rafael Nadal's pre-tournament press conference at the Brisbane International 2019

“It was a tough season in terms of injuries... I didn't have the chance to play as often as I would like.” 

“On the other hand, I won five events out of nine that I played. It was a great level of tennis every time that I was on court. So that's great news. I enjoyed it a lot. I achieved things that were amazing for me."

“I enjoy a lot of fantastic moments in my career. So it will be not fair if I only talk about the injuries because I had the chance to create a lot of opportunities to enjoy, a lot of opportunities to play in front of the best crowds of the world and to achieve much more than what I have dreamed. So my only goal is to keep doing the things that make me happy, and today playing tennis makes me happy, and I want to do it better and as long as possible.”

“I am here because I loved it in 2017. I had been here for the first time in 2017... I enjoyed a lot. Being honest, the tournament is great. It's a very familiar event, with a great atmosphere out there. The people here in Brisbane and Australia in general are very enthusiastic. I enjoy a lot playing in front of them. I always have a great connection with the crowd.”.

“I missed it last year. It was a tough decision to not come here last year, and I am here to try my best again. And I hope to have the chance to play in front of this great crowd and to fight for important things.”

Photos: AFP

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