Rafael Nadal says the most important thing for him was to play without taking any health risks, ‘This goes a little bit against my understanding of the sport, going to the limit at every opportunity… this is how I’ve been doing it all my life’ “I have played this tournament as if it were my last Godó, although you never know what the future holds for you. Life is showing you the path and, in my case, life is showing the path for me in a quite clear way...” “The important thing was to be able to play… and I have played. I simply want to fight in tournaments, being on the court is great news. On a personal level it has been difficult for me to be here again, but I have achieved it this week. We were all aware of what there was, the main thing was to play here prioritizing health, without taking any risks. Although this goes a little against my philosophy and my way of understanding the sport, this is how I have been doing it all my life, going to the limit at every opportunity, right now it is time to take another direction. I have to adjust to the rhythm that is appropriate to try to give myself the opportunity to continue progressing in these coming weeks. I hope to be in Madrid within a week, this is what is important right now.”
@nadalprop_ I’ve almost red the most important thing for him was to play without taking any drugs…🤣
@nadalprop_ Estamos contigo Rafa en todo. Get well soon 🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
@nadalprop_ I knew he was holding back on his performance levels (particularly in that 2nd set) - he clearly needs these warm-ups…. But is making sure he does NOT incur another injury which could take him out of RG completely…
@nadalprop_ Blah blah blah Drama queen is done
@nadalprop_ It is evident that he wasn't pushing himself. He is doing what his doctor has advised him to do, which is to take it step by step. No need to rush and get sidelined again.
@nadalprop_ All that I can do is appreciate him, connect with his passion, see his joy which gives me joy and salute him.🫡 @RafaelNadal Someday #RafaNadal will come here to Rhode Island. @TennisHalloFame
@nadalprop_ The ultimate king 👑 the ultimate warrior the ultimate hustler 🔥
@nadalprop_ Thank you for sharing this! Praying all goes to plan for Rafa next week!