Rafael Nadal can’t match Novak Djokovic at 24 Grand Slam titles fears Toni Nadal while commenting on his nephew’s chances to win another Major 

Rafael Nadal has had his fair share of injury struggles of late.

Rafael Nadal can’t match Novak Djokovic at 24 Grand Slam titles fears Toni Nadal while commenting on his nephew’s chances to win another Major 

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Via ANA and tennis buzz)

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish sensation has been the talk of the town ever since he announced his possible return to tennis. His uncle and longtime coach Toni Nadal also expects a possible return at the 2024 Australian Open. The Spaniard has not played a match since Melbourne and is expected to return to play a possible farewell season next year.

Uncle Toni said on Spanish radio when asked about his nephew’s return:

I believe that it will come at the Australian Open. Obviously, my nephew intends to be cautious, which is what he has to do. Every day he is getting a little better. It is true that it has been a very long injury, but hey, it is what it is.
Toni Nadal on Spanish Radio
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Nadal has been off tennis due to an abdominal injury and from the top ranks, he has slumped down to the 240th rank. Fans will be eager to witness the king of court play in Australia but they know that he won’t be at his 100% while playing. Returning from a lengthy injury, Nadal is slowly recovering but his uncle is not sure if Nadal can surpass Novak Djokovic‘s record of 24 singles Grand Slam titles.

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Toni Nadal discusses the possibility of Nadal facing a high-ranked player at the start of the tournament

In a recent Spanish Podcast, Toni Nadal, the uncle of Rafael Nadal spoke about his nephew’s possible return and run at the Australian Open. As Nadal has not any tennis in 2023, he will be unranked when he plays the Australian Open which will result in him getting seeded with a tough opponent from the start. ” Toni Nadal revealed:

He will not be seeded, so he could face a high-level player. When Rafa plays a Grand Slam, he is usually given an affordable opponent to give him momentum, allowing him to be a dangerous threat from the quarter-finals onwards.
Rafael Nadal with Toni Nadal
Rafael Nadal with Toni Nadal (Via Sky Sports)

As Rafael Nadal prepares to make his comeback at the Australian Open after an extended injury break, fans are eager to watch one of the best tennis players back on the court. However, they are also sad about it being the possible farewell season for the Spaniard and will see how far can Nadal go to try and win the Open.

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