“Not easy,” Rafael Nadal’s former associate shares CONCERNING reality check ahead of Indian Wells comeback

Rafael Nadal's former hitting partner opens up about the current situation with Rafa and what the future holds for him after the recent injuries.

“Not easy,” Rafael Nadal’s former associate shares CONCERNING reality check ahead of Indian Wells comeback

Rafael Nadal and Thomas Drouet (image via: Le Monde)

Rafael Nadal has been in and out of the court for the past few years. Even at the start of this season as the Spaniard made a comeback at the Brisbane International, he caught a muscle injury and was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open 2024. Since then, there have been rumors and questions from the part of fans about when the 22-time Grand Slam title winner will be returning to the court.

To clear all speculations, Rafael Nadal’s former hitting partner Thomas Drouet came forward. He opened up about what the current situation is with Rafa and what the future holds for him.

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In a recent interview with Essentially Sports, Drouet said:

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It’s not in terms of level. He’s still an amazing player. But his body, I don’t think his body is not able anymore to handle this discharge, you know, this intensity. He played one match and the next match boom, he got injured. And just imagine, for men, it’s best of five. Even if they are at the maximum, it’s already not easy, but if they are at 70%, then.
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What the future holds for Rafael Nadal?

The Spaniard is scheduled to make a comeback at the ATP 250 event in Doha. With the event just two weeks away from now.

Rafael Nadal's former hitting partner opens up about the current situation with Rafa and what the future holds for him after the injuries.
Rafael Nadal (image via: AO)

It is surely going to be the stepping stone for the 37-year-old. However, the fitness concerns revolved around the Spaniard. It is still to be seen at what shape and momentum the Spaniard comes back.

The 22-time Grand Slam title winner has already announced that this is going to be his last professional tennis season. Thus, with this being said, the fans would be hoping that he gets to play at the Roland Garros for one final time. Besides, his name has also been included in the entry list of the BNP Paribas Open.

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