Fernando Verdasco has postponed foot surgery to attempt to qualify for the Masters Cup.
Verdasco was told after the US Open that he needed to go under the knife to cure a persistent foot problem. As a result he pulled out of Spain’s Davis Cup semi-final with Israel but Verdasco has now backtracked on his plans.
After the best twelve months of his career, Verdasco has decided to put the injury to one side and try to qualify for the Masters Cup in London. After making the semis of the Australian Open and the quarters of the US Open, Verdasco currently lies ninth in the rankings, just outside the top eight. However there’s still all to play for and the various mathematical permutations continue right into the final week, traditionally the Paris Masters.
Verdasco may also be hoping to help Spain defend their Davis Cup crown against Czech Republic in December.
He said, “The doctor told me that I can postpone the surgery as it would not affect me. But when I went home to Spain, my doctor told me I will need three weeks to recuperate. If I had it done, I would not be able to make it here for the Malaysian Open. The doctor also told me that I can postpone the surgery as it would not affect me. My focus is to qualify for the World Finals and help Spain win the Davis Cup.”
Verdasco is currently in Kuala Lumpur where he is seeded second for this week’s Malaysian Open.
