“I played the final; that’s positive.” Even after losing the final of the Swedish Open, Rafael Nadal had high aspirations. But now that the Paris Olympics are underway, the feelings and equations that the whole tennis world was waiting for are going to change. However, more terrible news has come directly from the Spaniard’s camp about his injuries and whether he will be seen there.
The main concern is if Nadal is fit enough to compete in the mega-tournament one last time. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s right thigh and hamstring soreness during yesterday’s doubles practice prompted worries about his health for upcoming matches. Since it’s uncertain how terrible the pain is, this unforeseen setback has clouded Nadal’s possibilities.
Rafa has canceled his two scheduled practices for today due to pain in his right leg and hamstring. This option emphasizes how severe his condition is, raising worries about his capacity to compete in subsequent games.
His coach Carlos Moyá further contributed terrible news to the situation, “It was a setback and we decided that today Rafa would rest and not train to recover. We are going to give ourselves 48 hours, we have to wait.”
This statement corresponds with a surge of discussion on social media concerning Nadal’s readiness for clay-court competition and the potential of surprising selections. “Rafael Nadal has cancelled today’s training session with Alexander Zverev for the Olympics 2024. National television in Spain has claimed that is due to hamstring issues,” was also reported.
Nadal practiced on clay just the day before, taking over for Juan Carlos Ferrero as coach for Carlos Alcaraz, the player he will be teaming with in doubles. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his participation, his objective remains to prevent exacerbating his condition. By focusing his rehabilitation, Nadal expects to exit Paris with a sense of reassurance and readiness for future competitions.
Rafael Nadal wants to leave Paris by going “as far as possible”
Nadal will pair up with Carlos Alcaraz to establish one of the most formidable tennis teams in history in addition to his aspirations in the singles division. His confidence for the big stage is boosted by this relationship. Speaking about his practice with Alcaraz, Nadal said, “The Olympic Games is the biggest event.”
He stressed their commitment, stating, “We’ll be making an effort to ensure we can leave with the peace of mind that we have tried to go as far as possible. We haven’t been able to prepare like other pairs, but we have trust in Carlos’ form. Last week’s considerable court time should assist me physically.” Additionally, Nadal remarked, “This will be my last Olympics. I’ve missed two (London 2012 and Tokyo 2020), and it hurt more than missing a Grand Slam.”
Rafael Nadal has a fantastic potential to leave a lasting impression in the Olympics because to his partnership with Carlos Alcaraz. Their chances of success are strengthened by Nadal’s faith in Alcaraz’s form and his own physical condition, even in the face of problems and poor preparation.
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