Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, has withdrawn due to persistent injury issues. Nadal announced in a press conference that he intends to take a break from tennis for several months, with the hope of playing pain-free in 2024, which he has identified as his final season.
He expressed his desire to participate in important tournaments, including the Olympics, but former British tennis player and Eurosport pundit, Tim Henman, weighed in on Nadal’s chances of doing so.
Henman thinks it would be a tremendous accomplishment for Nadal to participate in the 2024 Olympics, assuming he remains disciplined and maintains his health. Nadal has always been diligent about playing only when he is injury-free and in good health, which has been his secret to success. Nadal has a great team taking care of him, and his health is his top priority.
During the French Open, Nadal was asked if he was considering the Olympics as his last tournament. He replied by saying it was hard to predict the future and that he would not want to make any promises. Still, he expressed his interest in competing in tournaments important to him, such as the Olympics.
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