Rafael Nadal seems to still struggle with his psoas injury, and, according to reports, after 4 months, he has not recovered yet. The Spanish sensation has just announced that he will hold a press conference in Mallorca on Thursday. Local reports (Relevo) announced that Nadal will not compete in the upcoming French Open.
While the indiscretion has to be confirmed, at this point, it is also possible that the King of Clay may announce a retirement. Nadal is about to turn 37, he has been struggling a lot for many years with his body, and he has a very young son. Since he has already achieved tennis immortality, it is extremely plausible that quite soon he will call it a career. That may very well happen tomorrow.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Currently ranked no.14, the Spaniard played his last match on the 18th of January when he lost to world no.55 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a compiled 1-3 win-loss record.
Nadal is scheduled to play next at the French Open (French Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of May.
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