Tennis star Rafael Nadal may have to postpone his comeback. The Spaniard had actually planned his return to the tennis stage for the ATP tournament in Doha.
“I’ve had some problems in the last few weeks and I’m a bit at my limit“, said the 37-year-old on Wednesday in an interview with the Spanish television station La Sexta. After a muscle injury, Nadal had targeted the ATP tournament in Doha (from February 19) for his return.
Missed the Australian Open
But a start in Qatar will be “very tight“, explained the 22-time Grand Slam winner. Nadal suffered another injury during his comeback tournament in Brisbane after a year’s break, which meant he was unable to compete at the Australian Open in Melbourne. An MRI scan revealed a muscle injury , but not in the place where he had his serious injury.
“At the moment, every blow, every injury is a setback, not only physically but also mentally“, said Nadal. He will make a decision about taking part in the tournament in Doha.”probably meet at the last minute“, announced the Mallorcan.
Wish: In top shape for the French Open
Nadal, on the other hand, has his sights firmly set on the first Masters tournament of the year (from March 6th). “I am 100 percent confident that I will be there in Indian Wells, it is a special tournament for me“, he said. But his main goal, according to Nadal, is “to try to start the clay court season in as good shape as possible.“Nadal wants to show himself in top form again in June at his favorite tournament, the French Open, and grab the historic title number 15 – the tennis competitions of the Olympic Games in Paris will also take place at the same location in the Stade Roland Garros.