Marie Mahé, Media365: published on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 3:40 p.m.
At a press conference this Thursday, Amélie Mauresmo, director of Roland-Garros, said she was holding her breath regarding the participation of Rafael Nadal, who should not be seeded.
The 2024 edition of Roland-Garros is getting closer. It will take place between Sunday May 26 and June 9. This edition could be very special, in that the Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who holds the record of fourteen titles won on this clay, could well make his very last appearance there. But his participation in this second Grand Slam tournament of the year is far from certain. Indeed, the Majorcan is definitely not coping with his injuries. Currently present at the Masters 1000 in Madrid, where he will make his big debut, this Thursday at the end of the afternoon, against the American Darwin Blanch, 1028th player in the world and beneficiary of a wild card, Nadal, today down to 512th place, did not really leave room for optimism, indicating that he will go to Porte d’Auteuil, only if he “feels sufficiently ready”.
Mauresmo: “Fingers crossed…”
As for the organizers, we are obviously holding our breath. In any case, this is what emerged from the press conference which took place this Thursday morning. Director of the Roland-Garros tournament, Amélie Mauresmo notably said, in comments reported by Le Parisien: “We keep our fingers crossed for us, but especially for him…” Before continuing: “He knows he is here his home. And as for whether there will be a tribute or not this year or next, it will above all be very dependent on him and the decisions he will make. Above all, we will follow his wishes. » If Nadal decides to be present, he will have no privileges, despite all his trophies won in this same tournament. The Spaniard should therefore not be seeded, for services rendered, as Wimbledon could do at one time. “We saw the disadvantages that this could bring. For the moment it is not on the table,” also affirmed Amélie Mauresmo.
2024-04-25 13:40:00
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