(AFP) – Rafael Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya has indicated the world number one is targeting a return from injury next month at the Paris Masters.
Rafa has not played a match since retiring from the US Open semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro three weeks ago, due to a problem in his right knee.
After missing Spain’s Davis Cup semi-final defeat by France, Rafa then announced his withdrawal from tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.
But Moya, who has coached Rafa since 2016, believes his player may be ready in time for the Paris Masters, which runs from October 29 to November 4. After that, the ATP Finals in London begins on November 11.
“We do not have deadlines, if everything goes well and everything is in order, we understand that he may be fine for Paris-Bercy,” Moya told Television Espanola on Friday.
“If it’s not Paris, it will be London and if not, then next year.”
Rafa’s absence leaves his position at the top of the world rankings vulnerable to a late push from Novak Djokovic.
Moya, however, insisted holding onto the top spot is not on Nadal´s mind.
“Right now, no,” Moya added.
“A month or month and a half ago, probably yes, but when you have an injury the top priority is to recover from that injury.”
Source: AFP
Thanks for the E Mail I am very happy that you have put it back 🎾🎾🎾🎾🤣
I’m watching David Ferrer in the final of the Monterrey Challenger. Free stream on the ATP site. He’s playing Ivo Karlovic. So happy to see David healthy enough to play again after the USO – he’s doing well too, just broke Ivo’s serve. These guys just love playing. Things like this will keep me going til Rafa’s back. Vamos Ferru!
I hope Rafa’s team could finally found a solution this time. I mean the knee issue happened for the third time in this recent 2 years. Rafa really has a problem playing on hard court and it’s dangerous since most of tournaments are played on hard court. I am happy that Rafa is coming back in Paris Master but also i am kinda worried. The ball played on indoor flies extremely fast!!! It’s too aggressive for Rafa’s knees. A change in his game should be done soon if Rafa’s team still wants to eclipse Federer’s record.