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'I am not macho', says Nadal on Spain appointing woman as Davis Cup skipper

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ANI Paris

Defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal has insisted he's "not macho" while reacting to a controversy over Spain choosing Gala Leon as their first female Davis Cup captain following Carlos Moya's exit.

Nadal's uncle had criticized the appointment of a woman, while the former world No 1 said she fuelled a debate that was "false and absurd".

The BBC quoted Nadal, as saying that he did not want to talk about sexism, but that women were very important and played a pivotal role in his life.

 

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First Published: May 27 2015 | 4:11 PM IST

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