The world number two tennis player Rafael Nadal, whose injuries have raised fears over his long-term future, says he's in better shape for the 2010 season than he was last season.
Nadal, whose Australian Open title gave him a sixth Grand Slam trophy, was the spearhead of Spain's triumphant Davis Cup side which crushed a poor Czech Republic 5-0 in the final.
But the 23-year-old was plagued by knee and stomach injuries during 2009.
Three successive defeats at the World Tour finals in London did nothing to dampen fears over his prospects for 2010.
Nadal is taking part in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.
