Nadal as indecisive and evasive as ever about his future

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Guillaume Nonque

le 01/08/2024 à 10h20

1 min to read

Jeux Olympiques Nadal US Open

Will Rafael Nadal announce his retirement or continue his career after failing to win a medal in Paris? And if he does decide to continue, until when? These are the big questions currently shaking the tennis world.

The Spaniard has promised to give a clear answer after the Olympic Games. But he was as indecisive and evasive as ever on the subject, following his defeat in the doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the Olympic tournament on Wednesday. The time for a final decision has not yet come.

However, he seems increasingly pessimistic about his chances of regaining a sufficiently high level of play to be competitive at major tournaments.

Rafael Nadal: "Maybe it was the last time (he played on the clay courts of Roland-Garros), I don't know. If it is the last time, it's an unforgettable feeling and emotion for me.

They (the spectators) gave me love and support every second I was on the court. For me, it's super, super special to feel that way, especially in this place. I can't thank them enough for giving me the feelings I have inside and the emotions they make me feel.

I need time (to find out whether or not he'll play in the US Open from August 26 to September 08), but for me, it seems difficult".