Rafa Nadal visited today the venue of the Mallorca Open, the Santa Ponsa Tennis Club, to watch some tennis here at his land. Toni Nadal explained that all in all, Rafa’s wrist injury is improving day by day.
My nephew is here at the tournament to watch some tennis. The Spanish Federation doctor came today as well and checked how is everything going. Everything is going fine. Ángel Ruiz Cotorro has said that he can start to do some work, no on court yet, but he can start with some strengthen work in order to readapt progressively. In two weeks we will be able to start practicing.
And if everything goes right, Rafa Nadal will be at Toronto.
The plan is to go to Toronto, which I think will be very good for us. If Rafael goes there will mean that you are in perfect conditions to play. Will be a great preparation for the Olympics too, practicing with top players there. Until Rio, we have a month and a half so Rafael will have very good 20 days to get ready.
Source: Mallorca Open
Missed you so much at Wimbledon this year Rafa, you are the best. Pictures of you in window of Tommy Hillfigger shop in Florence made my weekend!
I want to watch you.The Wimbledon is boring for me.
I’m glad you are taking the time to properly treat your wrist, although I’ll miss seeing you play at Wimbledon. You are the BEST!!!
Rafa had named his yacht Beethoven according to Confidential. If Rafa enjoys classical music he is even cooler than I thought.
RAFA ROCKS
WADA has suspended the drug testing labs for the Rio Olympics.
Rafa, you are the GOAT so let your body rule instead of your heart on when to return to competition.
RAFA ROCKS MY SOUL
This will be the last time for Rafa to play in a huge event like Olympics. So i think he would take the risk. Rafa was so upset in 2012 when his knees didn’t allow him to play.
Get well soon Rafa! Another single Olympics gold medal + AO 2017 = Double Golden Career Grandslam. You will become the G.O.A.T.
I pray that Rafa is okay for Canada. Love you with or without beard. You are the best.
I would not do anything to jeopardize representing your country in the Olympic Games. You can play more tournaments. This may be your last chance to represent your country. Please listen to your heart and your Doctors on this. I know this is a great honor for you.
I will be watching Rafa. The best to you and your family always your number one fan!
On 6/20/16 ibtimes writes that Federer was never good enough to beat rival Rafael Nadal at the FO. Federer and Nadal’s rivalry, going back almost twelve years, has been one of the greatest ever witnessed in the history of the sport. “Sometimes I was outplayed, sometimes I was close but I never lost hope or faith [that I could beat him in the FO]. With his topspin I had to change so many things to match him. The matchup with Rafa will always stay unique – because of the Wimbledon final in 2008.”
As a fan watching these two athletes duke it out in a match was mind-blowing. So many times a match could have gone either way and watching Rafa in his Herculean pursuit of a ball was mesmerizing.
That they meet again is my wish.
RAFA ROCKS
I am very concerned about Rafa playing Toronto. I think Toni has it backwards by saying that if Rafa goes to Toronto it means he is in perfect condition to play. I feel he needs to delay playing on the side of caution. There could be micro-tears that were not detected.
In his book, Rafa stated that his foot problem first showed itself in 2004. He was in great pain and missed most of the clay season. He rested and had a good 2005. It wasn’t until the end of 2005 when the pain came back that he was finally diagnosed with a deformed tarsal scaphoid. The kicker is that it took three different doctors to finally get a diagnosis. His doctor (Cotorro) didn’t know what was going on, another doctor couldn’t figure it out, the third doctor was able to diagnose and offer a possible solution. The team had no alternative but to seek outside help because Rafa could not walk. Otherwise, he would most likely been bandaged up, told to rest (like the first time the foot caused him a problem) and then allowed to play without properly diagnosing the root of the problem. That last correct diagnosis saved his career and it wasn’t Dr. Cotorro who diagnosed the problem. Just sayin…
I feel like secure about you.I always support you.
I don’t like beards n mo’s, but I must admit you can carry it off because of your beautiful smile. You look your best Rafa clean shaven, so handsome! I say this to my 24 yr old grandson n it upsets him! Praying for you to be back on the circuit. Watched Roger play today n was sad he lost. No interest without you n Roger. Get well soon my boy. Vamos Rafa. Love n God bless your Aussie Abuela. 😊😇😀