The only silver lining is that Nadal is attempting a return when the conditions are right for his mental and physical health. No one thought this press conference was going to produce good news. When asked about the Paris 2024 Olympics at Roland Garros, Nadal was noncommital in his participation.Įverything depends on how he feels mentally and physically. The plan is to heal now and give himself a chance to enjoy the tournaments and say goodbye on his terms. However, he believes 2024 will be his final year on the tour.

Nadal stopped short of sharing a definite retirement date. I can’t say 100%.”Ī true matador with a relentless heart. It’s probably gonna be my last year on the tour. “My ambition is to try to stop to give myself an opportunity to enjoy next year. 2024 Is Most Likely His Last Year On The TourīREAKING: Rafa Nadal’s last season may be in 2024, but he can’t say 100%. Nadal believes if he played a normal schedule right now, he would not make it through the season. He does not want to quantify it because he really does not know how long of a break is necessary for his body to heal.

It could be a month, two months, or three months. Nadal is honest in admitting he does not know what the time frame is for his return. It has been a difficult journey to navigate and has affected his personal happiness.

His body has suffered injuries that required prolonged stops from practicing and playing. He Has Not Enjoyed Playing Since The Pandemicĭespite being able to win some tournaments, Nadal admits that he has struggled a lot since the pandemic. Since that is not the case as he continues to deal with the hip injury, he will not compete in the 2023 French Open.

He will not go to Roland Garros unless he is confident in his abilities. Nadal indicated that his physical health and game are not up to his standards. The 14-time French Open champion has been sidelined with a hip injury since the Australian Open. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 For the first time since 2004, Rafael Nadal will not compete at #RolandGarros. He Will Not Compete At Roland Garros In 2023 Nadal shared some of what he has been going through at his Thursday press conference. He is the 14-time champion of this event. It was the news that all tennis fans dreaded to hear.įor the first time since 2004, Rafael Nadal will not compete at the French Open at Roland Garros.

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