Roland-Garros: The verdict is in for Rafael Nadal
Published on May 15, 2024 at 4:35 p.m.
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Fourteen times winner of Roland-Garros, Rafael Nadal was not sure whether he would go to Paris to play the second Grand Slam of the season. Still far from his best level, the former world number one had thrown his participation into disarray. But according to those around him, the idea of a package would have been ruled out.
At almost 38 years old, Rafael Nadal is experiencing his last emotions on the circuit. But before putting away his headband and rackets, the Spanish player would like to try to win one last Roland-Garros. But after his defeat against Hubert Hurkacz au Masters 1000 de Rome, the former world number one caused confusion over his participation. The reason ? Nadal believes that he is not yet at the level.
Nadal caused confusion over his participation
“If I can’t play at Roland Garros, it will be very hard, that’s for sure. But personally, with all the emotions I experienced there, I think it would be even harder for me to play without being competitive. I don’t want to feel at Roland Garros like I felt in Madrid or Barcelona, without being able to really fight. I don’t know if that’s what being competitive is. I think it’s going to play the tournament thinking that I can be at my maximum, 100%. And if 100% is not enough even to win a single match, we will have to accept it” confided Nadal at the microphone of France TV last Sunday.
His entourage spills the beans
As stated by As, Nadal would have finally made a decision. According to members of his entourage, the Manacor bull should finally go to Paris in order to compete in the Parisian Grand Slam. French fans should have another chance to observe it, during the Summer Olympic Games. Nadal is expected to continue training at his academy before traveling to the French capital at the start of the week.
2024-05-15 14:35:00
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