• US Open

Nadal laughs off fitness scare

ESPN staff
September 5, 2011
Rafael Nadal suffered cramp during his press conference

Rafael Nadal played down fears for his health after collapsing to the floor during his post-match press conference.

The Spaniard was speaking to the media after his straight sets win over David Nalbandian when he slid off the chair in agony.

Nadal called for his physio before lying on the floor as officials guided the press out of the interview room. He received treatment on the floor and later returned to resume the press conference, revealing he had been suffering from cramp.

"It's just bad luck that it happened in public," he said. "It was really hot, I ran a lot and you sweat a lot in these conditions."

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