Is Rafael Nadal ready to bid adieu to the French Open? Not so fast! 🎾🇫🇷
The 22-time Grand Slam champion isn't quite ready to hang up his racket at Roland Garros. When pressed by a reporter on Saturday about whether the 2024 French Open would be his swan song, Nadal playfully responded, \"Don't assume that.\"
\"It's a big, big chance that it's going to be my last Roland Garros,\" Nadal admitted. \"But if I have to tell you it's 100 percent my last Roland Garros? Sorry, but I will not. Because I cannot predict what's going on.\"
Turning 38 on June 3rd, the 'King of Clay' has faced his fair share of challenges lately. Injuries have sidelined him for much of the past two years, and he’s taken the court only 11 times in 2024, clinching 7 victories. Despite the hurdles, Nadal’s passion for the game remains unshaken. 💪🔥
Nadal's absence from the 2023 French Open was a shock to fans worldwide—it was the first time he missed the tournament since his debut in 2005! Having conquered Roland Garros a staggering 14 times, he's practically royalty in Paris. 🏆👑
So, will 2024 be the grand finale for Rafa at the French Open? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: fans everywhere will be cheering him on, hoping to see more of his magic on the clay courts. 🌟❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
