Rafael Nadal announces return to Barcelona tournament after injury setback

Rafael Nadal made a big announcement this Monday on the sidelines of the Barcelona tournament.

Ten days after announcing his withdrawal from the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo, Rafael Nadal seems to be back for good. This Monday at a press conference, the Majorcan confirmed his commitment to the clay court of the Barcelona tournament (from April 13 to 21).

« Tomorrow (Tuesday, editor’s note), I will be there », he confirmed, he who appeared at ease in training this weekend but who has not played in an official tournament since Brisbane last January (defeat in the quarter-final against Jordan Thompson 5 -7, 7-6 [6]6-3).

“Hard for me to plan”

If he had given up on the Monaco stage a few days ago, it was because he felt uncomfortable serving according to the official version. “ I don’t want to say I have a problem here or a problem therehe whispers today. The worst thing that could happen is that I won’t be able to play anymore. I’m coming back from two difficult years, my body doesn’t let me follow the schedule. On a personal level, being in Barcelona is a gift. »

Expected on Tuesday on the ocher against the Italian Flavio Cobolli, Rafael Nadal therefore does not draw any plans on the comet. There is therefore no question of planning for the moment at Roland-Garros. “ It’s hard for me to plan, I take it day by day. There are a lot of bad days physically and mentally. The good days help compensate and I still have fun when I play tennis, which is why I keep hoping to continue playing. »

2024-04-15 14:21:00
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