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Rafael Nadal of Spain said he needed to rediscover his composure when facing crucial points and admitted he was short of confidence in his bid to claim the season-ending World Tour Finals crown.(AFP/Carl de Souza)

Nadal needs to regain his composure

AFP - Mon Nov 23, 8:42 PM ET

LONDON (AFP) - Rafael Nadal said he needed to rediscover his composure when facing crucial points and admitted he was short of confidence in his bid to claim the season-ending World Tour Finals crown.

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