Nadal’s Road to Recovery: Moya Discusses Injury and Comeback Strategy

“It was nothing serious, but it was serious enough to not play the Australian Open, which was one of his big goals,” admitted Moya about the new muscle injury suffered by the 22-time Grand Slam winner.

Nadal made his comeback at the tournament in Brisbane after a break of almost a year. The Spaniard injured his hip for the first time at the Australian Open 2023 and had surgery in the summer.

Moya also explained why: “Changing surfaces is not easy. It’s true that sand is better for your joints, but switching from hard court to clay, going back to the USA (hard court Masters in Indian Wells and Miami, “We thought it was a bit excessive to play on clay again. That’s why we decided on this schedule, without so many surface changes.”

It was a “small foretaste” of what one could expect from him. Will Nadal be able to build on his old successes again? “I’m optimistic, but also realistic. If no injuries stop him, I think he will be a candidate in the tournaments he plays,” said the 47-year-old: “He will need continuity, but if he does If he manages to do it, he’ll be back at his level.”

2024-01-30 13:51:00
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