Rafael Nadal has updated his statement regarding his participation in the French Open, stating that his decision to play rests more on his ability to be competitive than on his desire to be a contender.
Nadal declared he wouldn’t be prepared to play if the French Open began right now at the beginning of the week in Madrid. That comment, of course, sparked a lot of worries and thoughts that Nadal would not be prepared to perform in Roland Garros.
However, Nadal’s progress in Madrid has been encouraging, as he defeated world No. 11 Alex de Minaur and Darwin Blanch. Nadal was questioned about the remark he had made earlier in the week following his decisive victory against de Minaur.
Thus, it has nothing to do with winning or losing. It’s about feeling like I can compete and fight when I step onto the court, so let’s go there and imagine what can happen, shall we?” stated Nadal.
Therefore, even if it’s the minimum percentage, I don’t think it makes sense to go to court if I can’t dream about it and am unable to attend court. I would rather hang around with all of my incredible memories.
Nadal: I would like to attend.
It is no secret that Rafael Nadal would love to at least be able to say a decent farewell to the French Open, which launched his career, given that he is probably playing his final season on the Tour.
“Go on court with the opportunity to dream about something significant; if that happens, I’m going to be on the court. I want to be there, even if I lose. I most likely won’t go to court if I am not permitted to make it happen, even if it is only by a very, very tiny percentage. That’s the way it seems, and since it’s a best-of-five match, things are different,” Nadal continued.
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