Uncle Tony is optimistic Nadal will return to Australia

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of the year, could mark Rafael Nadal’s return to the court22-time historic Spanish champion Specialties. The expectation is very high and the questions are increasing every day. but, His uncle Tony gave an interview and spoke optimistically about his nephew’s return to the ring. An atmosphere of hope for Balearic Islands fans around the world.

Manacori has not participated in competitions since the Australian Championships this year, when he suffered an injury Left iliac crest injury In his match against American Mackenzie McDonald, which kept him out of tennis until today. It was so serious that he had to appear in front of the press to communicate His attitude (which can change according to how you feel) To leave tennis in mid-2024.

However, Rafa Nadal, who is as resilient as few others and accustomed to amazing comebacks, is continuing his training and everything points to him being at Melbourne Park in January. Although its ranking (240) of course, It will mean that he will not be seeded until he can face the first change of player summit. Added complexity to what you’ll already have regardless of your opponent.

His former coach, Tony Nadal, spoke about all of this in an interview with Onda Ciro. “My nephew pretends to be wise, which is what he should do. But I think that at the Australian Open, Rafa should be fit to play because I saw him training and getting a little better every day. It is true that it was a very long injury, but that is the matter,” he said, giving hope for the future of one of the best players in history and winner of the Roland Garros title (14 titles).

These statements come from someone who knows him well and accompanies him practically throughout his career. They join the Australian Open director himself, Craig Tileywho revealed a few days ago that Nadal will be present in the tournament that begins on January 24, which sparked a quick response from Manacori, who made it clear that he still does not have a confirmed date for his return.

“Supposing he manages to reach Australia, it will not be easy to compete again and he will face an additional problem. He will not be ranked, and from the first moment you can get a high-level player. When Rafa plays a Grand Slam and has an inferior opponent, he slowly starts to swing things around and become dangerous from the quarter-finals onwards.Tony explained, cautious as always regarding his nephew’s aspirations.

The truth is that there is still time left for Nadal to exist or not Main The Australian will remain in suspense until the end. The champion of 92 ATP titles, 22 Grand Slams, five Davis Cup titles and an Olympic gold, among other great marks, will be the one to determine the right place and time to return to competition. It remains to wait.