Hobbled Nadal bids farewell to Finals after loss
LONDON - Rafael Nadal crashed to defeat to David Goffin on Monday, then pulled out of the ATP Finals, saying he had lost his fitness battle.
The world No 1 dug deep but was stunned 7-6 (5), 6-7(4), 6-4 by Goffin in his opening match of the end-of-season finale, which he has never won in his illustrious career.
The Spaniard came into the tournament with doubts swirling over his fitness after pulling out of the Paris Masters with a knee injury.
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