Rafa Nadal, Roland Garros uncertain: conditions for his presence

Participation in the big tournament appears more and more in the balance.

Rafa Nadal could also skip Roland Garros. After the major difficulties denounced by the Majorcan at the Internazionali d'Italia, complete with a heavy defeat against Hubert Hurkacz, the focus now goes to the prestigious Paris tournament valid for the Grand Slam. The formalization of his presence, però according to his uncle Toni Nadal, could be subject to careful scrutiny.

"If he has to attend Roland Garros to go out in the round of 16, then he won’t go,” said Toni Nadal. Rafa willà be in Paris only if he feels heà is in a position to compete for the final victory. He will not beà at the tournament, on the other hand, if he has toà just participate by dragging himself on the court".

Toni Nadal, however, wanted to specify that these statements do not coincide with a definitive white flag raised by the formidable nephew: "Rafa continues to play with confidence, thanks to his mentality" and his way of being. This is precisely why he wants to be there at Roland Garros, but only if he thinks he can win them".

"To win Roland Garros 2024 and then retire would be a dream ending to his career. I think forò also that if such a result comes, then he will want to continue and not leave tennis. Let’s remember that at the Australian Open 2022 he showed up in extremis, testing negative for Covid three days before the start after previously contracting it. And then, despite poor preparation, he won the tournament", concluded Toni Nadal.