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has been for them to be healthy, that’s our main goal right now.”
Nadal did not win any Grand Slam titles between the 2014 and 2017 French Opens, largely because of a succession of physical issues. He has looked in superb shape this year, though Moya believes that he may not be as fast as he was.
“Rafa probably understands the game better now than when he was 20,” Moya said. “When he was 20 his physical condition was different. Now he is 31, you don’t have the same physical conditions and qualities, but you have to find a way to still be competitive.
“I think that understanding the game is the key as he tries to play at this level at this stage of his career. He is probably a bit slower than he was, but he understands, he anticipates, he plays the shot because he knows what shot he wants to hit next. It’s like a game of chess. He is trying to evolve.” – The Independent