By Chris Oddo | Tuesday August 2, 2016
Rafael Nadal says he's good to go in Rio, and will play doubles and mixed doubles as well as singles.
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There was some doubt on the status of Rafael Nadal’s health at Rio, but the 30-year-old Spaniard quelled fears of a last-second pullout by announcing himself fit to go on Tuesday in Brazil.
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The 2008 Gold Medallist in Beijing says he’ll play singles, doubles and mixed in Rio.
"After discussing it with my team, I have decided I will play everything that I can. We are here and practice has gone well—more or less," Nadal said, according to AFP. "It's not an ideal situation -- there are always risks." The AFP reported that Nadal had just finished up a 90-minute practice session with compatriot David Ferrer and that he had spent time after the session in discussion with his doctor and Spanish coach Conchita Martinez.
Nadal, who is scheduled to play doubles with Marc Lopez and mixed doubles with French Open champion Garbine Muguruza, has not been in competitive action since Roland Garros where he pulled out of the event with an injured tendon in his left wrist.
"Yesterday and today have been my strongest training in two months and the wrist has not gotten worse," Nadal said, per AFP. "I will do everything possible to make my role the best and bring something positive for Spain."
Nadal will be Spain’s flag bearer in Friday’s opening ceremonies in Rio.