The fans await Rafa Nadal’s next moves with anxiety and trepidation. There is a risk that makes everyone tremble: the latest
A 2024 that is keeping tennis fans glued to the TV screens for many reasons. A special and non-trivial year, not only for Sinner and Alcaraz’s hunt for Djokovic’s throne. One of the main reasons of interest is represented by what it will most likely be Rafa Nadal’s last year as a professional.
The Spanish tennis player became a legend with a career conducted at the highest levels for two decades, collecting historic triumphs and thrilling everyone with his exploits. The numbers even tell little about what Nadal represents and has represented for this sport. 22 Grand Slam victoriessecond only to Djokovic, the absolute record of 14 triumphs at Roland Garrosan exciting tennis rivalry with Djokovic and Federer, in an era that no one will forget.
All the most beautiful stories, we know, are destined to have an end. And after last year he remained practically always in the pits, Rafa is trying to end his career with dignity. After another month of stoppage following physical problems in January, the return to the field in Barcelona and Madridwhere he received ovations from the home crowd.
Out in the second round in Catalonia, at the Caja Magica he reached the round of 16, beaten by the Czech Lehecka. A growing trend, it might seem, but Nadal’s declarations after the match they left everyone in suspense.
Nadal absent at Roland Garros? The alarm goes off
In fact, Nadal left everyone uncertain about it his participation in Roland Garros. An objective which he is working hard to try to achieve, but which is currently in doubt.
After the defeat against Lehecka, in fact, Nadal explained: “To date, I would not participate. I am fighting and I will do everything to be there, but if I arrived in France in the condition I am in now, I wouldn’t play, that’s the truth. The physical limitations of my body do not allow me to compete as I would like. I will be there if I feel good and if I am able to play at a good level.”
The remote response from Amelie Mauresmo, director of Roland Garros, arrived, which encompasses all the feelings of the tennis world and its fans at this moment: “Fingers crossed for him. Rafa knows that she is at home here, we will support him in everything she wants to do.”
