“In the progression phase”, Rafael Nadal’s doctor expects him to be fully fit for the Australian Open 2023
The doctor's revelation that Rafael Nadal is in a progressing phase is good news in this dark period for his fans.
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Spanish World No.2 Rafael Nadal has suffered back-to-back losses in the United Cup to start the season in the worst possible way. There were speculations that the Spaniard is still injured considering the low serving percentages in both of his matches. But Rafael Nadal’s doctor Angel Ruiz Cotorro has now revealed that the Spaniard is fine and is in his progression phase.
The Doctor quoted, “It’s fine, in the progression phase, because it’s what you need when the year has ended without a rhythm. (He is having) good games and is feeling well. We hope that, like all Spaniards, Carlos (Alcaraz), Pablo (Carreno Busta), and Roberto (Bautista), are prepared to compete in Australia and we hope that everything goes well“
Rafael Nadal has a lot of work to do in two weeks before the Australian Open because his game is not seen close to his actual levels. Though he was able to win a set against both his opponents – Cameron Norrie and Alex De Minaur, Nadal was not able to play well in the breakpoints offered that eventually led him to his losses.
The same Rafael Nadal who is known as one of the greatest clutch players of all time in the history of the entire sport seems to be having some mental blocks as well to rectify before the first Grand Slam. (Source: Marca, translated via google)
When will the pain end for Rafael Nadal fans?
Rafael Nadal who had his greatest start to a season in 2022 had a downfall to the worst start of a season the very next year. The Spaniard was on a magical run last season with his first loss of the season coming only in his 21st match. But this season, Nadal has already lost both his matches played.
The injury concerns were always the most worrying aspects of the Spaniard’s career. Last year he won the Australian Open after taking an injury break for almost six months. In 2022, after fighting the left foot injury with painkillers and anesthesia, he won his 14th French Open title after battling past 4 top-10 players including his greatest rival Novak Djokovic in the Quarter-finals.
The French Open is probably the last time Nadal fans would have celebrated. The abdomen injury in Wimbledon and then again in the US Open have made the second part of the 2022 season a nightmare for them. With not even 1 ATP title after the record 22nd Grand Slam title, Rafael Nadal and his fans are having a dark phase. They are waiting for his comeback and the doctor’s revelation that he is not injured now will give them hope indeed.
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