Rafael Nadal does not want to decide in Rome whether he will participate in the French Open this year.
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In Madrid, Rafael Nadal mastered the first round without any problems. Nevertheless, it is doubtful whether he is really ready for the sandy beach in Paris. He would probably be only too happy to try and win again for his son.
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- Rafael Nadal is doubtful about participating in the French Open because of his current physical condition.
- Nadal confirms that his decision about playing in Paris will come after the tournament in Rome.
- He would like to play a little longer for his son, even if he is aware that his career is coming to an end.
The tennis court in Madrid is increasingly becoming the stage for Rafael Nadal’s farewell. After the 37-year-old Spaniard was eliminated in the second round in Barcelona and suggested that this might be his last match there, his participation in the French Open now on shaky ground.
Nadal only competed in Madrid “because it’s Madrid – and there are a lot of things at stake on an emotional level,” as he emotionally explained. The connection with the home fans seems to be the reason for attending, despite the physical limitations that force him to compromise. The priority of his sporting schedule is still the French Open, where he holds the record as a 14-time winner, and the Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris this July.
«The way I stand today, I wouldn’t play in Paris»
Nadal clearly expressed his uncertainty about taking part in the prestigious clay court tournament in Paris: “As I stand today, I would not play in Paris,” he admitted before he started in Madrid. Despite the clear victory of the young American Darwin Blanch, whom he dominated 6:1 and 6:0, Nadal is still doubtful. challenges that made many mistakes. The game only lasted an hour,” said the Spaniard, putting his victory in perspective and stressing that he would only make a decision after the tournament in Rome.
Nadal sees his next match against Australian Alex De Minaur as another proof of his composure. In Barcelona already he had to admit that he lost De Minaur. “I would be surprised if I made it through the tour,” he admits openly. Expectations for his performance have been lowered, but his will to fight remains unbroken. : “I will fight for the French Open and I will do what I have to do,” said Nadal, who is also considering refusal me in Paris without knowing that I can keep up well.”
Rafa Junior in the spectators’ box for the first time
Nadal’s comments about his son Rafa Junior, who sat in the spectators’ box for the first time during one of his matches in Madrid, are particularly impressive. “I would like to play a little longer and remind him of my tennis game,” said Nadal. It seems that not only participation in a tournament, but the whole time of the Nadal is not only struggling with opponents on the court, but more and more with the limits of his own body.
2024-04-27 13:44:59
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