Chennai: World number two Rafael Nadal has not set any goals for himself in the new year but wants to be a 'better player' in 2008.

"I want to be a better player than in 2007. I am not saying that I will win more tournaments. I would like to have better results. I want to play better tennis to be a better player in 2008 as compared to 2007. Winning or losing is not important all the time," Nadal, who has won three Grand Slam titles so far, said.

On his chances in the Chennai Open which starts tomorrow, Nadal, who reached the semifinals in the last edition, said "it is never easy, especially the first match of the year. I have improved my ranking points and have to play well to win."

About the Grand Slams, Nadal said he cannot hope to think of winning all four of them in the same year.

"I don't think I can win the full Grand Slam in a year. Last year, I won the French Open and reached the final at Wimbledon. But right now I'm here. Chennai Open is a good tournament."

On playing doubles, Nadal, the second ranked player for the third year in a row, said "This is the first tournament of the year. It is important I play doubles for practice. I like doubles a lot. When I can, I play a lot of doubles."

"This year, there is special significance because of the Olympic Games. When I feel 100 per cent physically and mentally, I play both."

For Nadal, the Olympics are more important than the Davis Cup.

"Olympics is just behind the four Grand Slams. The Davis Cup is also there but Olympics comes once in four years. It is is a special motivation."

 

Source : Dna India