“There are girls in gymnastics with more physical problems” José Luis González’ attacks Rafael Nadal and accuses him of playing a victim card courtesy of his injury issues
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Rafael Nadal, positioned as World No. 4, acquired the feelings of tennis fans all through the world after a noticeably troubled Nadal was seen battling with a foot disability. The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost against Denis Shapovalov, at the Italian Open that was held last May. Nadal was seen limping off the court subsequent to winning his first set against the Canadian.
Despite fans questioning if the Spaniard would be seen playing in the 2022 French Open, Nadal not only made an appearance but reclaimed his title of the Roland Garros crown, tallying it up to 14 overall.
Rafael all through the competition was baited into remarking about his ailment and after his campaign finished, he got some time to focus on opening up about his condition. The 36-year-old experiences Mueller Weiss Syndrome, an interesting and rare under-diagnosed cause of chronic mid-foot pain He proceeds to make sense of how he endured the competition by depending on pain-numbing medication to manage his distress.
José Luis González insinuates Rafael Nadal of playing Victim Card
While the whole world sympathized with Nadal, 3-time Olympian José Luis González wasn’t pleased. In an interview with Spanish newspaper ABC, he accuses the Tennis player of playing the victim card throughout his injuries to gain sympathy.
“I do not agree with Rafael Nadal that he talks so much about his injuries. I think he is wrong talking so much about his ailments in the face of public opinion because it could be understood as victimhood,” said González.
He goes on to tell how players should have a strong upfront and should not talk about their physical problems.
“If you decide to go to a competition, it is because you are in a position to do so. If you accept the challenge, you accept it and you should not talk about your physical problems,” González said, adding, “One must assume that he is to compete, period. There are girls in rhythmic gymnastics with more physical problems than Nadal and they don’t talk about it as much. I also had my patellar tendon removed.”
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