Rafael Nadal discusses the emotional challenges of dealing with injuries and the possibility of his last tournament appearances. He expresses his desire to play in emotional tournaments like Madrid, even if it might be his last chance, and emphasizes the importance of staying hopeful and being ready if his situation improves. Nadal also acknowledges that his body limitations, caused by injuries over the past year and a half, prevent him from competing at his best and playing freely. He cannot promise a competitive performance, but still hopes to enjoy his time on the court and compete as long as possible.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently ranked no.512, Rafael played his last match on the 17th of April when he capitulated to world no.11 Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-1 in the 2nd round in Barcelona (draw).
At the moment, during this season Nadal has managed to achieve a 3-2 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 8th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May.