French Open Update: Rafael Nadal Still Ambiguous on Roland Garros Participation Despite Playing 4 Matches at Madrid Open

After 4 matches, Rafael Nadal has been eradicated from the Madrid Open. Nevertheless, the tennis world is completely satisfied together with his longest run in 2024. Rafa misplaced to Jiri Lehecka 7-6, 6-4. Though he confirmed nice tennis abilities within the event, he’s nonetheless uncertain of whether or not he’ll take part within the Roland Garros. He talked in regards to the time he’ll make the choice to look within the French Open after his exit.

Ever since Rafa returned to Tour earlier this yr, there has solely been one query within the thoughts of followers: Will he play within the French Open? The King of Clay himself has not been too assured in regards to the state of affairs of his participation, and his feedback after the Madrid Open exit don’t give a lot perception both. 

After his loss to Lehecka within the spherical of 16, Rafa mentioned, “I’m nonetheless undecided about Roland Garros. I used to be in a position to play 4 matches right here. I depart Madrid with a significantly better feeling in comparison with once I arrived. It’s powerful to think about doing huge issues with the extent I’m taking part in, however in sports activities all change very quick”. Sadly, Rafa is talking from expertise, as he has needed to withdraw from a number of tournaments this yr. 

Rafael Nadal himself is taking it step-by-step. “I’m going to Rome hoping to get higher. After Rome I’ll resolve about Roland Garros”. Rafa, being at rank 512 for the time being, is not going to get a bye within the Italian Open both. 

The skilled will purpose to acquire his optimum power and well being earlier than he can dominantly take the clay terrain. Because the 22-time grand slam champion is uncertain of his participation within the French Open, many shared their ideas, together with the previous coach of Roger Federer.

Roger Federer’s former coach believes Rafael Nadal will play French Open provided that he can ‘get to the underside’

Nadal has acknowledged that he will solely compete within the French Open if he feels wholesome. With the accidents he has encountered in the previous few weeks, the cloud of uncertainty looms thick over his participation. In the meantime, Ivan Ljubicic, the 45-year-old former skilled has faith that he will compete. “We’re seeing him for 20 years, we know his champion mentality. Like Federer at Wimbledon, he’ll solely play in Paris if he thinks he can get to the underside, to not make a presence.”

He additional added, “If he says so it means that he’s not in situation. He is aware of very nicely what he wants, let’s see if in the weeks right here lacking he’ll discover the correct emotions.”

Rafael Nadal didn’t present any hassle in taking part in a match to one of the best of his skills, even ousting Alex De Minaur within the spherical of 64. With extra matches beneath his belt in Rome, he simply may take part the place he’s one of the best.