Tennis legend Rafael Nadal links the Roland Garris 2023 to what remains of his career

There are still no certainties on the possible back of the Spanish star Rafael Nadal. Will he be able to play Rome and the Roland Garros? It is a question that the many fans of the Spanish champion ask themselves, in the pits since January 18, when he crashed against Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open.

Since that day, the 22-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t set foot on the court again, missing several highly prestigious events, including the Sunshine Double, and the events dear to him in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. A week ago, the Majorcan announced his forfeit also at the Mutua Madrid Open, a tournament currently underway.

Time passes inexorably and soon it will be the turn of the Internazionali d’Italia, the last major event before the Parisian Slam, which will close the season on clay.

There are many doubts related to Rafa’s physical form. He would only Rome before Paris, but do not filter positive feelings from Spain. Rumors from the country speak of physical problems that even put Paris at risk. And, consequently, the career of the Spaniard.

Carlos Moyà on Rafael Nadal’s physical condition

Nadal will obviously do everything to participate in these two great events. This was assured by his own coach, Carlos Moyà, who spoke to Sky Sport, to take stock of the situation and update the many fans of the Spaniard on his physical conditions.

He said: “Our hope is to see him return to Rome, before Roland Garros can then be played. Right now, however, we have no certainties, and I cannot give a precise answer.”

Toni Nadal, Rafa’s uncle, interviewed in recent days, appeared more cautious, giving reassurances about a recovery in the short term, of his nephew: “Rafael is recovering, I don’t think he’s far from being able to compete again.

Obviously he won’t arrive at the Roland Garros with good preparation, we mustn’t delude ourselves. Since January 10th he hasn’t played any matches, it’s been quite some time without competing, before Australia he hasn’t played many matches, but Nadal picks up the pace straight away and in a Grand Slam it depends a lot on the draw. If you are lucky enough to have an affordable draw in the early rounds then anything can happen.”