Can Rafael Nadal attack his French Open title defense this year?
There are still many question marks over the Spaniard’s physical health. The fourteen-time winner of the tournament at the Stade Roland Garros wants to clarify tomorrow, Thursday – a press conference is scheduled for 4 p.m. in his academy on Mallorca.
Madrid-based “Marca” previously reported Nadal’s likely cancellation. The omens couldn’t be worse.
Nadal has been suffering from problems with the injured hip flexor for months, and the Grand Slam record champion has not played since the Australian Open. Most recently, the 36-year-old had to cancel the start of the clay court season in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome.
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In principle, Nadal felt “an improvement”, he said at the beginning of May. However, it will take more time to fully recover and he has no choice but to “accept and move on”.
Last year, Nadal managed to get fit in time. Despite foot problems, he was crowned champion again at the French Open. In total, sand king Nadal holds 22 wins in Grand Slam tournaments, as does Novak Djokovic.
2023-05-17 19:06:30
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