Rafael Nadal: Sitting Out Rest of 2012 Tennis Season Would Be
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Clive Rose/Getty Images  Rafael Nadal is a grinder. He plays
every point with the same amount of energy and passion. However,
that physical play has caught up with him, leading to the knee
injury that's kept him off the court. He should now skip the
rest of the season to ensure he gets back to full strength.  The
11-time major tournament champion admitted that's a definite
possibility due to his slow recovery progress, according to The
Telegraph. His comments contradict what Toni Nadal, his uncle
and coach, said recently.    Nadal hasn't played since Wimbledon
in late June. He missed the London Olympics and the season's
final Grand Slam event, the U.S. Open. The fact an ultimate
competitor like him missed those two tournaments is a clear
indication of how much he's been hurting.  Even though he would
love to play in the ATP Tour and Davis Cup finals, it just isn't
worth the risk to rush b