Rafael Nadal’s hopes of winning a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics have vanished. The Spanish tennis player, who was one of the main protagonists of the opening ceremony, has said goodbye to the sporting event after being defeated along with Carlos Alcaraz in the doubles tournament. At this significant moment in his career, the experienced athlete has, as always, counted on the unconditional support of his family.
© Getty ImagesNadal and Alcaraz were defeated in the Olympic doubles tournament.
On July 31, Nadal and Alcaraz were defeated by the Americans Austin Krajicek y Rajeev Ram on the Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros, a venue that is full of good memories for the Spanish duo. While Carlos will continue in the singles tournament, ‘Rafa’ has completely said goodbye to the Olympic dream. After his elimination, the tennis player from Manacor has spoken out about what happened and has let it be known that he will take a few days to decide on his future.
“A stage has come to an end for me. The stage I had set for myself was until the Olympic Games and today it ends,” Nadal told the Spanish network TVEreferring to the deadline he himself had mentioned for his possible definitive retirement from the tracks. However, nothing has been decided yet.
© Getty ImagesRafael Nadal has said goodbye to his Olympic dream.
“I need to go home and, in the cold, after a rest, Analyze things as I see and feel them, the desire I have and the inner strength to make one decision or another.“I will take it when I have to take it because I have total freedom and I have tried my whole life to do it when I feel like it,” he added.
“I am a calm person and I need my time. When I have my next step clear, I will let you know, But now what I need is to be with my family and disconnect. “It’s been an exciting few months because I’m back playing tennis, but there have also been disappointments. Now I have to manage everything and see what I really feel,” said Nadal, who will be absent from competition in 2023 due to an injury.
© Getty ImagesNadal said he will analyse things and decide on his future.
His family, his greatest support
Faced with the difficult decision he faces regarding the future of his career, Nadal has the unconditional support of his family, who have always been with him in both good and difficult times. His parents, Ana Maria y Sebastiánhis sister Maribel and his wife Mery Perelló They have celebrated his victories and consoled him in his defeats.
© Getty ImagesRafa Nadal’s family has been his unconditional support.
Besides, his son Rafael, who is about to turn two years old, has been present at all of his father’s games this 2024. From his mother’s arms, the little one has touched the hearts of many and proven to be the most adorable cheerleader for the Spanish tennis player. “My wife likes that I continue playing tennis, she likes that we have that experience with my son”Nadal told the press months ago.
