Winning helps but my recovery is unpredictable, says Rafael Nadal after win over Miomir Kecmanovic at Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal has admitted time is tight to get himself ready for the French Open. Nadal made his comeback to the tour at the Madrid Open after six weeks out with a rib injury — defeating Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets — but with just weeks to go before Roland-Garros begins, the Majorcan knows he needs as many matches as possible to get ready for a possible seven best-of-five matches in the French capital. Ad/> Talking following his first match since March 20 — and his first on clay for nearly a year — Nadal said: «Each match helps me regain confidence and movement.

ATP MadridNadal triumphs on comeback from injury at Madrid Open2 HOURS AGO »When I come back from an injury I need to play matches to get back in shape. «Winning is always very important because it gives you confidence and security in your body, and I've been able to spend 1h50 on the court. »My preparation [for the French Open] is being here and everything is a little more accelerated and unpredictable.

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