The possible participation of. continues to hold sway in the world of tennis Rafael Nadal to the next Roland Garroswith the Majorcan who – after the clear elimination from Internazionali BNL d’Italia at the hands of Hubert Hurkacz – during an interview given to France TV Sport he stated that he has not yet made a decision, but that he will only participate under certain conditions.
Rafa’s return to clay
After the interlude in Brisbane at the beginning of the year, Nadal he returned to the circuit on his beloved red clay in Barcelonawhere he won on his debut against us Flavio Cobolli and lost in the second round with Alex de Minaur. Rafa then played Madridmanaging to win three consecutive matches – including the rematch on de Minaur – and giving good sensations. Sensations that became a bit cloudy after the clear defeat against Hubert Hurkacz in the 2nd round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italiaa defeat that was a bit reminiscent of that of Roger Federer against the Pole at Wimbledon 2021.
Nadal’s words
It could lead to the feeling of not being able to express yourself 100% yet Nadal not to take part in the next French Open. These are the words of the 22-time slam champion: “At Roland Garros I don’t want to feel like I did in Madrid and Barcelona, I want to avoid having to proceed with caution without being able to express myself with maximum commitment. It was such a special tournament for me and my career, I feel an incredible connection and would rather keep a good memory of it. This is why I will only play if I feel competitive. I will only take to the field if I feel I can give 100%. I can accept losing a match, but I don’t see myself playing knowing I have no chance. If there’s a 0.01% chance I’ll trybut if I don’t have any I prefer not to play the tournament.”
On the Olympics
A reason that could push Nadal to force the return to the field Roland Garros however, it could also be the fact that they will be the same courts on which the Olympic tennis tournament will be played, his declared objective: “There are emotions and sensations that can only be felt at the Olympic Games, it is sport in its essence. This year they are particularly special being in Paris, I would be very happy to take part, it is something that would make me enthusiastic.”
