Rafael Nadal is one of the hot topics at Wimbledon. With just turned 36, his triumphs in the Australian Open and Roland Garros fattened the legend of who became the most successful male tennis player in the Grand Slam with 22 titles, left, with 20, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
The fourteen-time champion in Paris He added his second success in Australia after nearly half a season that stopped unbearable pain in his left foot, severe and chronic injury since 2005. A malformation in the scaphoid, which also has a “split in the middle”, as he itself defines the state of the ossicle. During the clay court, he seemed blindfolded, even giving himself an ultimatum after the cover Musketeers Cup that the foot is numb with anesthesia before each encounter.
The new treatment took place after Roland Garros took office, and he will try to reclaim a hegemony at Wimbledon he held in 2008 and 2010, after a three -year absence.
The winner of ATP in grass in Mallorca, the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, joined the cataract of praise for the ability to overcome the Spaniards, whom he considered more dangerous in compromised situations. “We’re used to him almost not being able to play after winning tournaments and Grand Slams. I think that’s when the opponent should be more careful with him. When he believes he can’t play, that he has a foot problem, I think he is more threatening than ever. In a way, it’s like reverse psychology, “Greek explained.
“I have a lot of respect for what he did at Roland Garros that almost broke his leg. But those are the kinds of things that make him look immortal, what he can do. The intensity he gives him to those who are uncomfortable moment, when if they are uncomfortable for most players in physical conditions, “Tsitsipas said.
Alert to one of Nadal’s traits, stronger as the challenge becomes more complex.
Novak Djokovicaiming for the fourth consecutive Wimbledon, the seventh part of his career, emphasized his “respect and admiration for an amazing champion. Nothing but respect for him and all his achievements.”
The Serbian recalled that “he had surgery in the second half of last year (in September, on his foot) and immediately came back winning a Grand Slam. Really impressive, of course. Made history. And again, succeeded. he’s at Roland Garros. It’s too far away. “
Then Federer, Djokovic and Graf, Serena and Court
Rafa Nadal is a Grand Slam away from American’s 23 Serena Williams, which left 22 of the Germans Steffi Graff but has not yet reached the absolute record, 24, of the Australian Margaret Court.
The American, a year later in his 40s, also spoke at Wimbledon about one of his admired athletes. “I have always been a fan of Rafa, who has been very busy this year (smiles). In fact, I named my dog after him. What he did this year is inspiring, and he has a lot more to do.,” He said. niya. Serene.
Right now, he aspires to be the seventh male tennis player to chain the first three Grand Slams of the season. Novak Djokovic approached poker on the same course as Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver (1962 and 1969)but gave up in the 2021 US Open final against Daniel Medvedev.
Rafa Nadal made his debut on Tuesday at Wimbledon 2022, against the Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.
Source: La Verdad
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