Though it had been uncertain if he would play in Paris, Rafael Nadal, the most successful player in Roland-Garros history, is generally expected to give up his racket this year.
Following his defeat by Hubert Hurkacz in the Italian Open’s second round on Saturday, Rafael Nadal expressed doubt about his participation in this year’s French Open.
Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, the 37-year-old has now seemed to decide for Paris. He has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
AS, a Spanish news source, claims that Nadal is “less dejected” than anticipated following his early departure from Rome and that he “feels fine” physically.
In an attempt to compete in the competition, he will now fly to Roland-Garros, which begins on May 26. He plans to test himself by practising with “top players.”
Nadal is expected to compete in the French Open, most likely for the last time before he retires from tennis, provided there are no problems during his training and everything goes according to plan.
Though it will mostly rely on his fitness, there is a lot of conjecture over when Rafael Nadal will officially declare his retirement. It is said that he is eager to compete at the Olympic Games later this year.
Carlos Alcaraz, the Wimbledon winner, aspires to represent Spain in the Olympic doubles competition alongside Rafael Nadal.
“It seems like a fantasy,” Alcaraz remarked. Not only would it be an honour to win a medal in singles or doubles, but it would also be a wonderful memory to play doubles with your idol.
I may consider it a dream to play doubles with him at the Olympics. We’ll have to wait and see how he does this year. I hope he’s doing well.
After watching what is probably going to be the tennis legend’s final match in Spain at the Madrid Open last month, Rafael Nadal’s wife and sister broke down in tears.
After the match, the Madrid Open organisers unfurled five banners honouring Rafael Nadal, the most in history, one for each of his five men’s singles titles at the tournament.