Rafael Nadal, conditions for participation in Roland Garros 2024
The question worries all tennis fans and Rafael Nadal He is the only one who can answer it. There are still weeks to go before the final result is known, but speaking to France TV Sport, the Balearic international laid his cards on the table, making it clear what needs to happen for us to see him in action. Roland Garros 2024 and why you have doubts about your participation in the said tournament. Moreover, he did not hesitate to mention his current feelings about his physical condition.
“I’m fine, it’s a great joy for me to have the opportunity to play in Barcelona, Madrid and Rome. It was a big blow for me not to be able to do this in Monte Carlo, because all these events have a lot of sentimental meaning.” value to me. For a long time I thought this would be my last active year, but my body reacted worse than expected. Luckily I feel much better within a few weeks, I wish I hadn’t progressed as much since then. January,” says Rafa, making it clear that his idea was to compete throughout the calendar.
– Nadal admits that he would be very happy to take part in Roland Garros 2024 and the Olympic Games.
When asked about two major events taking place in Paris in the coming months, such as Roland Garros 2024 And 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, The Balearic islander was clear. “I don’t want to play at Roland Garros if I have to play it safe and not be able to give my best effort, as happened in Barcelona and Madrid. It was such a special tournament in my career and has such sentimental value.” For me, I’d rather keep one more memory. “It would be tough if I wasn’t around, but I will only play if I feel competitive,” he said, before clarifying what that means to him.
“I will only play if I feel I can take 100% of my chances. If it doesn’t help me win any games, I’ll take it, but I can’t see myself going out on the court knowing I have a chance.” There is no choice, if there is a 0.01 chance, I want to try, but if I don’t have it at all, I prefer not to play,” said Nadal, confirming his enthusiasm for participating in Olympic competition. “There are sensations that can only be experienced at the Games, that’s the essence of the sport. This year they are special, just like in Paris, so I would be very happy to compete, that’s what would make me happy,” he said.
– Rafa talks about how injuries affected his career
Another issue the Spaniard raised was the dizziness brought on by his retirement from professional tennis and coupled with the many injuries he suffered during his career, assessing whether he was lucky or not. “All changes in life are difficult, but I am lucky to have a family and environment that gives me many other things that make me happy. It is clear that the adrenaline and emotions experienced in sports are difficult to find in everyday life, but that’s how things are,” he said.
“When I was 19 years old, I had a very serious injury, due to which there were many possibilities that I would not be able to continue playing at a professional level. It has complicated my entire career with other physical challenges, but it has also helped me appreciate everything I do. I have experienced in my career: “I am a little shy and carry my emotions inside, but I am very grateful to everyone who, with their help, has allowed me to experience so many things over the years,” A. said. Rafael Nadal looks to the future with optimism.
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