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Nadal determined to be right for Roland Garros

09:38 am on 24 April 2015

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is in a defiant mood after being shocked in the third round of the Barcelona Open - a clay court tournament he's won eight times.

Spanish Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Nadal was eliminated by the 13th seeded Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4 7-6 after an erratic performance.

The world number four says he'll do whatever it takes to be ready to bid for a record-extending 10th French Open crown starting at the end of next month.

"My challenge is to be back playing at my best level again and I will work until that happens," he said.

"I have the conviction that that will happen and I will work until I will be back to my best so let's wait for awhile."