As the French Open approaches, Rafael Nadal fans, including Boris Becker, are worried about the Spaniard’s chances due to his lack of match practice leading up to Roland Garros. Nadal has not played any competitive tennis since the Australian Open, where he suffered a hip injury in the second round.
Becker expresses concern over Nadal’s injuries
In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, former World No. 1 Boris Becker shared his concerns regarding Nadal’s health. Becker noted that the Mallorcan had missed several of his favorite tournaments on clay, indicating that “something really bad” must have happened. Initially, Nadal was set to return to the Monte-Carlo Masters at the beginning of the clay swing, but after withdrawing from that event, he also dropped out of the Barcelona Open, Madrid Open, and Italian Open.
Becker hopes Nadal can compete in Paris
Becker expressed his hope that Nadal would at least be able to compete in Paris, stating, “I really hope he can at least compete in Paris. That would at least be good news. A player always has to decide for himself which is his last tournament – and I sincerely hope that for Rafa, it won’t be the Roland-Garros tournament this year.” Fans and fellow players alike are eager to see if the 36-year-old has recovered enough to take part in the French Open.
Rafael Nadal’s impact on tennis
Additionally, Becker heaped praise on Rafael Nadal, calling him an icon who “significantly” changed the landscape of tennis. According to Becker, no one has ever played tennis like the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is not only one of the “fairest” players but also “one of the greatest fighters” the world has ever seen. It remains to be seen if Nadal can overcome his recent injuries and continue to impress the tennis world with his skill and determination.
