The countdown to the 2024 Australian Open continues to advance and Rafael Nadal’s feelings seem to be very positive. This is reaffirmed by recent words from Toni Nadal, who is hopeful and optimistic about the possibilities of his nephew competing in Melbourne with certain guarantees.
Just over two months remain until one of the moments that arouses the most expectation in all world tennis lovers, which is the start of a Open the Australia 2024 which can be very special. And one of the great unknowns to be resolved is whether Rafael Nadal He will be able to return to the competition and play what could be his last Grand Slam on Australian soil. The Balearic’s evolution seems to be adequate and in a few weeks he could make a somewhat definitive statement about what his plans and forecasts are. Meanwhile, the words of Toni Nadal on RadioEstadio, on Onda Cero, they are very exciting to the fans, who are already dreaming of seeing the Spaniard again on the slopes.
After a few weeks ago Craig Tiley Rafa’s presence in Melbourne was taken for granted, he came forward asking for prudence, something that Toni supports by describing his nephew as a prudent person who says and does what he has to do. Asked directly about the options we have of seeing Nadal compete in the first Grand Slam of the year, Toni is blunt. “I think the normal thing would be for him to be in a position to compete there because I see him training and every day he goes a little better,” he stated before acknowledging that the injury has been long and complicated, so it is necessary to go step by step and have caution.
– Toni Nadal believes that Rafa will be prepared to compete in the 2024 Australian Open, but not being seeded will be a problem
One of the aspects that generates the most debate lately is the tremendous demands of professional tennis, which leads many players to suffer constant injuries, have enormous ups and downs in level and play with pain. “In elite sport it is almost mandatory to play with pain these days because when the body is pushed to the limit these problems arise, unfortunately,” he says. Toni Nadal, which points to a specific reason why fatigue and physical problems are affecting many tennis players. “The increase in ball speed is a problem, when it goes so fast it is easier for something to fail physically,” reveals the Spaniard, aware of the physical demands that today’s tennis requires.
What is clear is that, no matter how much Rafael Nadal has already made miraculous returns to the highest level, this time it will be more complicated. Due to his advanced age, due to the complexity of the injury, due to the long period of absence, but also due to an aspect concerning the ATP ranking, such as having been left with almost no points in his locker and not starting as seeded in his first events. “The situation is complicated because, if he arrives ready, he has to face the added problem of not being seeded. My nephew usually needs to gain skills in the first rounds, but now he may have one of the best the first change,” warned the coach, who would welcome an Olympic doubles between his nephew and Carlos Alcaraz.
2023-11-03 11:26:03
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