My goal is to win tournaments, not to be No 1: Nadal

WASHINGTON: Over the past 10 weeks Rafael Nadal had little choice but to put his feet up and relax at home in Majorca while his rivals chased after the biggest prizes in the sport.

Instead of defending his cherished Wimbledon crown, Nadal had to nurse his sore knees and became an expert on how to overcome the effects of tendinitis.

Following his enforced break, the six-times Grand Slam champion made his comeback earlier this month in Montreal, where he discussed his rehabilitation, the crammed ATP schedule and his hopes for the US Open, which begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Excerpts from the interview:

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