Beijing (AFP) - World number one Rafael Nadal responded to a simmering debate about the amount of tennis the top stars play, saying: "We are not 20 years old any more." The 31-year-old Spaniard reached the final of the China Open on Saturday, seeing off Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in three sets. Despite his advancing years Nadal is enjoying a stellar season following a catalogue of injuries in previous seasons, winning five titles including the US Open and French Open. However, the oldest of the lot, Roger Federer, is set to compete in Shanghai next week and Nadal refused to add his powerful voice to those demanding fewer tournaments. "Second thing, we cannot forget that we are not 20 years old any more.

Source: The Star October 07, 2017 13:41 UTC