Nadal still hoping to play at SW19

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The world number one has been troubled by knee ailments in recent weeks and was forced to pull out of this week's AEGON Championships at Queen's Club.

However, in a statement on Tuesday the Spaniard confirmed he would try to get back to fitness in time for Wimbledon when it gets under way on June 22.

"I have been playing with pain in my knees for some months now and I simply can't go on like this," said Nadal. "The pain was limiting certain movements in my body, which affected me mentally as well.

"After the tests and with the appropriate treatment, we have decided to travel to London next Tuesday.

"I am going to give 200% to be ready for the most important tournament in the world. The tournament that I always dream about.

"I will not go out and play, especially on the Wimbledon Centre Court, if I am not 100% ready to play."