Hardly anyone would have thought that Rafael Nadal would have had such a long career at the highest level. His expensive game, coupled with numerous physical problems, suggested that the Spanish phenomenon was about to retire.
The former number 1 was able to prove the opposite to everyone, although he last failed when he attacked his 14th Roland Garros. In fact, a great Novak Djokovic blocked his access to the final and also forced him to cancel his appointment at Jan.
Major (which would have guaranteed him to overtake Roger Federer). As is now known, the 35-year-old from Manacor will miss both Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics, thanks in part to the less week that separates the French Open from the third slam of the season.
It is likely that we will see Rafa back on the American hard court in August, with the US Open now in the Spaniard’s sights. In a speech on ‘The S * xta’, his uncle Toni addressed the subject of Nadal’s retirement.
The 60-year-old didn’t want to throw himself off balance on this, although he didn’t deny the many injuries his nephew had to live with.
Uncle Toni on the resignation of Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal turned 35 earlier this month.
Given his struggle with injuries, it is unlikely that he will be on tour for many years to come. “I don’t think my nephew needs advice on this,” said Toni Nadal.
“I’m sure he will retire when he sees that he has no choice but to retire.” Rafael Nadal’s uncle admitted that he was often amazed at his nephew’s ability to play through the pain threshold.
“Sometimes I wondered how this guy was playing with everything he had,” said Uncle Toni. “My idea was to prepare him for difficulties,” said Toni Nadal. “I’ve never been a complacent coach with my nephew even though he always believed that everything would be fine.
Rafael decided to go as high as possible and I always reminded him that it would be expensive for him. “A few days ago, 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal retired from the Tokyo Olympics.
Citing the physical exhaustion caused during the grueling two-month clay court season, Nadal felt that his body needed to recover. In fact, the reigning US Open champion Dominic Thiem also joined the Spanish superstar as the 27-year-old wants to focus his energy on defending his title in Flushing Meadows.
Since athletes are sure to face strict quarantine and testing protocols, many more prints could follow in the weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
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