2023-05-18 19:36:03
The video is short, it lasts six seconds, but it will (maybe) put a smile back on all the saddened fans of Rafael Nadal. This smile is the contagious one of Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard, 14 times winner of Roland-Garros, speaks in French and declares: “Hello Paris, see you in 2024. Thank you very much. »
Earlier in the afternoon, he announced his withdrawal from competition for several more months, and therefore his non-participation in the 2023 edition of his favorite tournament. He even mentioned a probable retirement in 2024. Soon to be 37 years old – he will celebrate them on June 3 -, “Rafa” has been absent from the circuit since January and his defeat in the second round of the Australian Open against the American Mackenzie Mcdonald. An injury to the psoas, at the level of the hip, forced him to forfeit tournament after tournament.
Everyone was hoping for his return to Roland-Garros, him included. He had everything in place for it. This Thursday’s announcement therefore moved many people, even his opponents. The Roland-Garros tournament also sent him a message on Twitter, explaining that he would be missed and wishing him to come back as strong as possible.
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