Coach Carlos Moya said: “The goal was still to be at Roland Garros” just before Rafael Nadal also retired from the Rome Masters. Nadal, who was hoping for a return to start the clay-court season, missed out on Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid before also withdrawing from Rome on Friday.
In his message on Friday, Nadal revealed that he’s noticing an improvement in his recovery from a psoas injury, but noted that he’s just not ready to return. Just before Nadal left Rome, Moya said without a doubt: “We will see a great Nadal once his health problems are gone.” “The goal is still to be at Roland-Garros.
‘Rafa had injuries but once those problems go away I’m sure we’ll see a great Rafa Nadal again’ Moya told L’Equipe, according to We Are Tennis.
“The goal is still to be at Roland-Garros. (…) Rafa has had injuries but once these problems are gone, I’m sure we’ll see a great Rafa Nadal again.”
Carlos Moya
(via @lequipe) pic.twitter.com/3Aq0uj0FXc — We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) May 5, 2023
Nadal announced his withdrawal from Rome on Friday afternoon.
In the last few days there were reports stating that Nadal would be able to play in Rome.
But then Nadal announced what tennis fans didn’t want to hear. “Hello everyone! I am very sorry to announce that I will not be in Rome. You all know how much it pains me to miss one of the tournaments that have shaped my professional and personal career, for all the love and support of the Italians.
Although I’ve noticed an improvement over the past few days, there have been many months where I haven’t been able to train at a high level and the adjustment process has its times and I have no choice but to accept it and keep working.
A hug to all”, Nadal announced on Friday. Now that Nadal is also eliminated from Rome, fears that he could potentially miss the French Open only intensify. It remains to be seen whether Nadal will at least be able to compete at the Roland Garros.
2023-05-06 17:38:38
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