“Unfortunately Rafael Nadal will retire after Roland Garros. I don’t want it to happen, but I think he’s going to have a great tournament, potentially win it and get a bye.” With these words Alexander Zverev surprised everyone in a round of predictions for Eurosport.
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His words caused a small earthquake which, however, did not affect the person concerned. “I don’t know what will happen. I don’t usually give my opinion six months from now. I have a very good relationship with Zverev, but not enough to confess something like that to him.. I’m here to play tennis, have a great 2023 and try to keep fighting for everything I’ve fought for throughout my sports career. I’m not thinking about my retirement” assured the Spaniard in one of his last press appearances before his debut tomorrow (04:30) against Jack Draper at the Australian Open.
That’s why Nadal appeared in constant gossip and comments about his future, something he has regretted more than once.
“Lately, every time I come to a press conference I feel like I have to retire, it’s like you’re interested in what’s going on.. Don’t continue because I’m here to play tennis and the time has not come for me to retire,” lamented the champion of 22 Grand Slam titles in a press conference at the last United Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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