Roland-Garros: Rafael Nadal impresses at first training session
Rafael Nadal is back at the place of his greatest successes and completed a training session on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
by Daniel Hofmann
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May 21, 2024, 06:51 pm
The fans' cheers knew no bounds when Rafael Nadal entered the largest court in Paris. It was hard to imagine that in this setting, points and games were not yet at stake, but that the Spaniard was just about to have his first training session. At second glance, it was clear that not all of the seats in the large arena were occupied, which was a given for the first match.
Currently, everything indicates that Rafael Nadal will play his first Grand Slam match since January 2023. After his comeback at the beginning of the year, the former world number one canceled his start in Melbourne at short notice. The 37-year-old returned to the tour in Madrid and Rome.
Toni Nadal gives fans hope
Many fans are currently preparing for the end of Rafael Nadal's career. However, Toni Nadal, his long-time coach and uncle, recently hinted that there is hope for his career to continue . The 14-time winner in Paris recently said goodbye in Madrid. So there could be a repeat next year.