Rafael Nadal, the 14-time winner, is unsure about the French Open and said he “wouldn’t play today.”
The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal says reporters that he wouldn’t go out and play if he were in Paris right now.
Rafael Nadal believes that if he feels the same way at the beginning of the Madrid Open, he won’t participate in the French Open.
Rafael Nadal is continuing his injury recovery at the Madrid Open on Thursday, live on Sky Sports. He is unsure if he will be able to compete in the French Open next month.
The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, claimed that he is far from peaking and that his Madrid first-round match against 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch is merely a personal sacrifice.
Nadal told reporters, “I wouldn’t go out to play if I were in Paris today.”
“I don’t think I’ll be able to perform to my full potential, but it’s still vital to play in Madrid one last time. Playing on this court, where I’ve experienced some amazing moments, means a lot to me.
“I’m not giving up on anything in the upcoming weeks; I’m not sure what could happen.
“I’ll take the necessary steps to enable me to perform in Paris. I can do it if I can, and I can’t do it if I can’t.
“If I think I’m good enough, I’m going to Paris… If I think I can compete, I’m going to Paris.”
In just his second tournament in 15 months following hip surgery last summer, Rafael Nadal, a five-time champion in Madrid and a record 14-time winner at Roland-Garros, lost to Alex de Minaur in the second round of Barcelona last week.
Before facing Blanch in his Madrid debut, Rafael Nadal stated, “Hopefully I can play without many limits.” Then, we’ll observe the outcome. Even if I lose, it will still be beneficial if I play without restrictions.”
“To be on court and enjoy for as long as possible is the goal,” he continued.
The goal is to avoid physical problems during the competition and relish the opportunity to compete on the professional circuit once more, this time in Madrid, my home and a town that provides me with unwavering support.
“I never give up hope. I simply accept the circumstances I find myself in today.
“I’m not performing poorly. It relates more to physical constraints.”
“Romaillard won’t put Roland-Garros in danger.”
It’s a little alarming. Although it is obvious that Rafael Nadal is not even close to 100% fit, you can see why he is here and why he would do all in his ability to get a chance to play.
“Despite his emotions, he won’t want to endanger his prospects of participating in Roland-Garros. He wants to give himself the best opportunity to win the award there.
“He undoubtedly still has that winner’s mentality in spite of everything. It doesn’t just go. If he chooses to play, it will be with the intention of winning.”
Like the way he spoke in Barcelona, it might be a goodbye appearance.
“Seeing him return to the court will be fantastic. I’m hoping he can compete and perform at a level where he believes he can do himself and his game credit.
“It’s incredibly awful, but I don’t think he’s going to be hanging too long if he can’t.”
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