Uncle Toni gives Nadal fans hope

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Hope for fans of Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal (36). Toni Nadal (62), uncle of the Roland Garros record winner, indicated on Spanish television RTVE that the comeback of the sand specialist could be imminent. “Rafael is on the right track. I think it won’t be long before he can compete again,” said Rafa’s regular sponsor.

With regard to the French Open, however, the fans should not have too high expectations that Nadal will compete without proper preparation, “we don’t have to kid ourselves”. The great thing is that the 22-time Grand Slam winner is always dangerous in the second week of every Grand Slam. Toni Nadal is cautiously optimistic: “With a bit of luck in the draw in the first round, anything can happen later on.”

That sounds like a warning to the competition. Because a battered Nadal is always dangerous in Paris. A year ago, the Spaniard was only able to participate due to a foot injury thanks to numerous anesthetic injections and anti-inflammatory drugs. Finally he defeated the Norwegian Casper Ruud 6:3, 6:3, 6:0 in the final and celebrated his 14th victory at the French Open.

Nadal has been struggling with a hip injury since the Australian Open in January. As a result, the Spaniard had to cancel several tournaments, including the starting tournaments in the sand season. It is unclear when the tennis star will return. But he certainly won’t let his favorite tournament in Paris be taken away from him. (nsa)

Source : Blick