Nadal confirms his presence in Rome… with a possible surprise

Rafael Nadal He said goodbye to the Mutua Madrid Open this Tuesday. The Balearic Islands He could not beat Czech Jiri Leheckawho beat him 7-5, 6-4 in the round of 16 match.

However, it turned out to be a good tournament for the 14-time Roland Garros champion, who He saw his level increase significantly compared to what was shown a week ago at Godó.

Roland Garros continues to be a great goal, and Rome is the next stop in its preparation. He confirmed this in the press conference after his last game in Madrid.

“I have nothing guaranteed. I don’t know what will happen but I certainly played four matches in Madrid. My body has withstood several hours of competition at a good level and I left happy with the level of tennis compared to when I arrived I. If I hold my body and the level of tennis we will see what can happen. Paris? I would say after Rome. I hope to perform in Rome with the hope of continuing to improve” explained the former world number 1.

His presence in Rome was, no doubt, good news for his followers, who might as well have been doubly so. And it was that The Nadal-Alcaraz duo is playing for doubles in the Paris Olympic tournament.

“If there is nothing unusual, we will play. For me it’s also a big illusion and if I’m not mistaken for him too. It’s nice to play a tournament before the Olympics to prepare and get together on a court.“Nadal said in an interview conducted for the tournament podcast.

The opportunities to play together are rare, as Ideally, they’ll do it in a clay court tournament, and Rome will be the only one they play before Roland Garros.

So There are options for Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to sign up for the Rome Masters 1000 doubles tournament in the coming days.. We will follow it.