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Unseeded, unfazed: Nadal welcomes unusual role of underdog at Italian Open

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Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand during a practice session at the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday. (Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand during a practice session at the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday. (Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was "excited to be playing in Rome" despite entering the Italian Open unseeded and ranked 305.

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