Rafa Nadal bodes well for Roland Garros and leaves open a window for the future

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Rafael Nadal’s statements after the defeat with Hubert Hurkacz

After his defeat in the second round at the Rome Masters 1000 to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, Rafael Nadal, among other topics discussed in the press conference, è dwelt on his participation in Roland Garros. In addition, the Spanish tennis player, in reference to the continuation of his career, reportedly left a glimmer for a possible participation in the Internazionali d'Italia also next season.

"I have always felt the support and love of people. Now, no matter what tournament it is, they are all more excited because they know they won&#39t have many opportunities to see me play again. I am still the tennis player who has won the most times at the Internazionali d'Italia. I played some of my most important and exciting matches, I always had a good time and so I don&#39t know if it&#39s my last time here. There are many possibilities that it is, but there is no absolute certainty yet" began the Spanish tennis player.

It's time to make a decision about Roland Garros, whether to play it or not. It is played in two weeks, I do not have a clear decision. On the one hand the thought è of not going because I am not in the best condition, on the other hand I would like to try to play again in the most important tournament in my tennis history. We will see how I feel; both physically and mentally in the coming days, but if at the moment I had to say which of the two hypotheses è the most likely. è sì than no" added the'former world number one.

"It's been a very difficult match. I thought I was in a better codition, but I have to accept the fact that I was not ready and I did not play well enough" concluded Rafael Nadal.

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