PARIS: Rafael Nadal said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that he is ready to consolidate his year-end number one ATP ranking by winning his opening match at the Paris Masters.

But the 31-year-old Spaniard - who is also trying to balance the delicate political situation in his native country with his status as an international sportsman – refused to hype up his potential coronation.

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