17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he intends to play at this year’s Davis Cup and is also eyeing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The Davis Cup will be played in its new remodeled, shorter format, which has been ushered in under significant criticism. “It’s very difficult to predict what is going on in nine months, but my hope is to be there.”AdvertisingNadal had played one Davis Cup tie last year – against Germany in November. Additionally, Nadal’s long-time rival and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer had said in October that the new Davis Cup format is “not designed for me.” “No, I highly doubt it, of course. Advertising“I just feel like the date of the Davis Cup is really bad, especially for the top players,” said Djokovic.

Source: Indian Express February 08, 2019 04:18 UTC