Superstar Rafael Nadal has opened up to a new custom series of tennis rackets named after him. The 20-time Grand Slam champion not only got to know the new racket last year, but also played with it.
Two days ago, new series of rackets that bear the name of Rafael Nadal went on sale.Although initially they were not intended for sale, the manufacturers made the rackets available for global purchase two days ago under the name ‘Pure Aero Rafa ‘
In an interview with Babolat, a global sporting goods manufacturer that specializes in badminton and tennis equipment, Nadal said that while he is “shy” about having his name on a new range of tennis rackets, he is nonetheless delighted.
“I’m a bit shy about these things, but it’s great to have a racket in your name,” said the reigning French Open champion. Nadal, who lifted an unprecedented 13th title at the French Open last year, said he has been hitting it well with his new racket and that the experience has been nothing short of enjoyable.
Rafael Nadal failed to follow up his thirteenth French Open title last year with his second Australian Open crown this year The current world No. 3 failed to follow up the final glory run at Roland-Garros with a second Australian Open title Australia this year.
Arriving at the tournament in hopes of repeating what happened in 2009, when he outpointed his longtime foe Roger Federer in five exciting sets to lift the trophy, Nadal did some short work with his opponents to reach the semi-final.
With two sets to go, the Spaniard was literally crossing his quarter-final clash against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, an inexplicable mid-game crash, coupled with a heroic comeback from the current world No. 5, saw Nadal lose the next three sets to exit the tournament.
The Spaniard has not appeared in any Tour events since his departure from the Australian Open and recently announced his retirement from the upcoming Miami Open, citing back spasms. Although back pain saw him withdraw from this year’s ATP Cup, he managed a largely painless season at Melbourne Park.
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