Rafa confident knee injury won’t hinder progress

RAFAEL NADAL feels his fighting spirit can carry him through the second week of Wimbledon despite concerns over an ongoing knee problem.

Rafa confident knee injury won’t hinder progress

The Spaniard received treatment on his right knee during his five-set victory over Germany’s Philipp Petzschner in the third round on Saturday.

Despite admitting he is a “little bit scared about the knee”, the 2008 champion insists he will not drop out of Wimbledon as he prepares for his clash with Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu today.

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