Despite being admittedly tired after his run to the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal decides to give it a go in Spain’s Davis Cup semifinal tie against France on Cordoba on Friday. Nadal will face France’s Richard Gasquet, whom he is 9-0 against. "I like to play on clay, but I need to adapt," Nadlal told DavisCup.com. "I spent four hours [practicing] on clay and it’s not very much before a big match tomorrow. It will be very difficult. He’s a fantastic player and I have to fight and try and find solutions."
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Published Sep 15, 2011