Rafael Nadal planning February off
30/12/2011
Tennis star Rafael Nadal is planning to take a complete break from the sport in February, something that may enable fans enjoying hospitality packages at Wimbledon next summer to enjoy him at his best.
The world number two and holder of the only grand slam trophy not currently held by Novak Djokovic - the French Open - has said he is "not 100 per cent", suffering from a shoulder injury that led to him making a late decision to defend his title at the Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi.
He said he intends to play in the Australian Open but then rest more in a bid to get back to his best shape.
"I had a problem before London with my shoulder and I had to stop for about ten days before the (ATP) finals," the Spaniard explained.
This year's Wimbledon saw Nadal reach the final after being Andy Murray in the semis, only to be defeated by Novak Djokovic.