8/22/10 2:38 AM | Johan Lindahl
Rafael Nadal will forge ahead in his quest for a first US Open title starting in little more than a week after losing a Cincinnati quarterfinal with more than 40 unforced errors.
The top seed and world No. 1 went down to Marcos Baghdatis in a comeback after defeating the Cypriot in six previous meetings. "My game can improve, that's for sure," said the chastened Spaniard. "It must improve if I really want to have chances to have some opportunity in New York."
Team Nadal already has the obvious game plan lined up for next week at Flushing Meadows. "I have one week to keep working, keep practicing hard. I'm going to try to keep improving my confidence with the backhand. I'm playing well with the forehand, but with too many unforced errors. I need to be a little bit more consistent."
Nadal will take a short time away from his rackets before getting back into training. "I'll have two days off. I don't need to practice every day."
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