“He likes to meditate,” Alex Corretja speaks gives an insight into how Rafael Nadal will decide on his retirement

Alex Corretja has given his thoughts on Rafael Nadal's potential retirement after the Spaniard's Paris Olympics campaign came to an end,

“He likes to meditate,” Alex Corretja speaks gives an insight into how Rafael Nadal will decide on his retirement

Rafael Nadal, Alex Corretja (Images via Imago)

Former Spanish professional tennis player Alex Corretja offered his opinion on compatriot Rafael Nadal‘s potential retirement as the clay season and the 2024 Paris Olympics campaign has concluded for the 22-time Grand Slam winner. 

Nadal was unable to dent Novak Djokovic‘s solid game and went down in straight sets at the singles at the Summer Games on Court Philippe Chatrier, a venue where he has triumphed a lot over the years. With many enthusiasts believing that the Serb essentially retired the King of Clay on July 30, questions about his official retirement are looming over the 14-time Roland Garros champion.

Nadal addressed these concerns earlier this year, saying he would take his time after the Olympic Games to make a decision. Corretja mentioned this and explained that the 38-year-old has always been patient and methodical about making big decisions throughout his career. 

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When he started the clay court tour, he said he wanted to see how he felt. He had Roland Garros and the Olympic Games and now these two important meetings are over. He has to go home, think and feel where he wants to go. We’ve always seen Nadal fast on court but off court he likes to meditate and that’s a true reflection of what he does with his career.

Alex Corretja told Eurosport

Nadal’s on-court habits and ‘rituals’ on the court with his bottles, towels, hair, and selection of balls can be attributed to this methodical and routine-oriented nature. Corretja assured fans that the former World No. 1 will be just as thorough before deciding on his career.

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Rafael Nadal’s Olympic journey concluded on July 31 with the American duo of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek knocking out him and Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. 

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While an inexperienced Carlos Alcaraz was unable to pull off his usual magic in the doubles, the youngster said that it was a great learning opportunity for him. 

Thank you very much Rafa for this week and for having shared the court with me to play for Spain! I’m taking a lot of things for the future! It was very special.

Carlos Alcaraz said in a post on Instagram

Alcaraz is still going strong in the singles, where he has made it to the semifinals with a straight sets defeat of Tommy Paul on Thursday.

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