Nadal says he has no plans to retire

MELBOURNE - The takeaway: Rafa is not about to call it quits anytime soon.

Nadal, a 14-time major winner, is coming off two lengthy injury layoffs last year, including 2 ½ months off after pulling out of the French Open before the third round with left wrist injury and another rest at the end of the season.

Just don't ask him if he's ready to pull out a rod and reel, or a 9-iron.

"If I don't believe that I can be competitive, and when I mean competitive, is fighting for the things that I fought for during the last 10 years, I will be probably playing golf or fishing at home," Nadal said. "I am being honest ... I am here because I believe ... I can fight for the things that really motivate me."

Given his history with injuries, Nadal was asked if he was playing pain free.

"What do you mean 'pain-free'?" he said. "I am not injured, no. Pain-free is a long time ago."