Nadal, forceful after McEnroe’s accusations: “Just a joke, right?

Rafael Nadal He did not have a comfortable debut this Tuesday at the US Open. The Balearic tennis player suffered more than expected to defeat Australian Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in the first roundwho was surprised at his level despite being a rookie and 198 in the world.

An important victory that will allow him to continue his preparation for the attack on a title that, in addition to extending his record of Grand Slams won to 23, will allow him to regain number 1 in the world.

The press conference after the match was not very calm either. Nadal had to respond to criticisms made in the last few hours by John McEnroe.

The legendary tennis player The Spaniard has been accused of receiving favorable treatment from referees when the 25-second rule between points is appliedsomething the champion of 22 Grand Slams disagrees with.

“Just a joke, right? I received many warnings in my career for this. My problem is that I sweat a lot and in humid conditions like today, it’s even worse. Now the ballboys can’t give you the towel, so I have to go a long way to get it. That’s why he left for a long time and I didn’t go as many times as I should” explained Nadal.

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“I do not receive favorable treatment from anyone, I follow the rules and if I exceed 25 seconds they give me a warning“, added the Balearic without losing the looks and the smile despite the discomfort of the moment.