Rafael Nadal was born on June 3rd, 1986. He currently leads men in grand slam victories, with a total of 22. Compared to second place, he leads by two. He became a professional tennis player in 2001. When he was 24, he was the youngest tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era.
It has been quite a while since he last played on grass. As a result, he started to practice with Matteo Berrettini, last year’s finalist on Center Court. He practiced with him on Thursday.
Recently, his Wimbledon aspirations have been under a cloud of doubt. He spoke of his foot injury and told media personnel. “I had my foot again with a lot of pain. I am a player living with an injury – it is nothing new. It’s something that is there. Unfortunately, my day-by-day is difficult, honestly. Even like this, I am trying hard… it can be frustrating that a lot of days I can’t practice the proper way.”
Nadal hasn’t played since 2019 to rest for the upcoming French Open. The 2020 tournament, which was postponed because of Covid, helped his recovery.
“I am older now – I can’t manage to play so many matches,” he said.
The last time he played on grass was in 2019. He faced Roger Federer in the semi-final. Federer had already won four sets.
Nadal said, “For me it is perfect to play a couple of matches here before Wimbledon starts. That makes me feel at least some competition before Wimbledon.
Nadal started the year in good form, winning the Australian Open to secure a men’s record for his 21st title.
He defeated Novak Djokovic three times and won the Hurlingham Club on Wednesday.
Even though he hasn’t played many matches, he still won at Wimbledon. It came as a surprise to many, and in his current form, he can definitely add to his trophy cabinet.
It has been quite a while since he last played on grass. As a result, he started to practice with Matteo Berrettini, last year’s finalist on Center Court. He practiced with him on Thursday.
Recently, his Wimbledon aspirations have been under a cloud of doubt. He spoke of his foot injury and told media personnel. “I had my foot again with a lot of pain. I am a player living with an injury – it is nothing new. It’s something that is there. Unfortunately, my day-by-day is difficult, honestly. Even like this, I am trying hard… it can be frustrating that a lot of days I can’t practice the proper way.”
Nadal hasn’t played since 2019 to rest for the upcoming French Open. The 2020 tournament, which was postponed because of Covid, helped his recovery.
“I am older now – I can’t manage to play so many matches,” he said.
The last time he played on grass was in 2019. He faced Roger Federer in the semi-final. Federer had already won four sets.
Nadal said, “For me it is perfect to play a couple of matches here before Wimbledon starts. That makes me feel at least some competition before Wimbledon.
Nadal started the year in good form, winning the Australian Open to secure a men’s record for his 21st title.
He defeated Novak Djokovic three times and won the Hurlingham Club on Wednesday.
Even though he hasn’t played many matches, he still won at Wimbledon. It came as a surprise to many, and in his current form, he can definitely add to his trophy cabinet.
