The tennis player from Manacor has won 15 of his 22 Grand Slams after defeating at least one player
What has been done Rafael Nadal he is impressive with his new record. He has become the best after getting his 14 Roland Garros after defeating the Norwegian casper Ruud by 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0. The Spaniard is the male tennis player with the most major titles in the history of tennis.
And it is that for some time, the great media They have run out of adjectives to describe Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard has always been characterized by being the best when he has a racket in his hands, so much so that his followers are overjoyed with his matches.
After achieving his new record, Rafa Nadal spoke about his competition and future
In the 17 years between Nadal’s first title and his most recent French Open title, he has only lost three matches on the Paris courts: two against Djokovic, one in last year’s semi-finals, and one against Robin Soderling. Definitely something from another world.
With last Sunday’s victory, Nadal became the oldest champion at Roland Garros, and it was also the first time he won the Australian Open and the French Open in the same year. This allowed to surpass the records of Federer and Djokovic in the Grand Slam.
Injuries to his foot have not been an obstacle and he considers himself the best in the world
“Of course, I want to be the player with the most Grand Slams in history, but it is not something that obsesses me. Honestly, it doesn’t bother me if Novak wins 23 and I keep 22. I think my happiness won’t change at all, not even one percent.”
Winning the first two grand slams of the year means Nadal can potentially win a grand slam by triumphing at Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year. It’s a feat that Djokovic came within a match of completing last year, and one that no male player has ever achieved.
In addition, Rafa Nadal’s uncle talks about the Manacorí’s chances at Wimbledon
The current coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime, Toni Nadal, does not lose contact with Rafa Nadal and from his profession has ensured that his nephew will be at Wimbledon. “Yes, Rafael plays at Wimbledon“, has been Toni’s resounding phrase for the tennis player’s followers who are aware of his health.
Toni Nadal has claimed to speak to Rafa several times after his triumph at the Roland Garros tournament last week: “First he said: my whole body hurts. But when we spoke yesterday, he said he’s much better. He wants to train. And if he gets a little chance, he’ll play at Wimbledon.”
Reaching Wimbledon in good health is Rafa Nadal’s great goal
On the other hand, Toni has pointed out that Rafa Nadal had already planned to train on grass to coincide with the Mallorca Championship, ATP 250 on grass that will begin on June 18 at the Mallorca Country Club. A fact that most likely the followers of the Spanish tennis player did not know and seemed surprising to them.
According to Toni, who has been in daily contact with Rafael, he has indicated that the winner of 22 Grand Slams is very satisfied with the progress of the therapy he is undergoing with each of the doctors for the problems caused by the Müller-Weiss syndrome.
Auger-Aliassime’s trainer says he feels compassion for his nephew
Rafa played undercover at Roland Garros, but as is known, he has undertaken a longer-term treatment: a radiofrequency neurotomy, which goes directly to the affected nerves, and interferes with the ability to send pain signals. The foot is less sensitive, but control is maintained.
Finally, he has acknowledged that he is still moved by seeing his nephew’s ability to continue fighting despite the problems he has. “When I see that he has to overcome many difficulties and is still there despite having won many things and having been very successful, continue”, he stressed.
