As a famous Spanish journalist, presenter of the program "El Chiringuito" would say: "TicTac, TicTac, TicTac". No question, this time, of transfers, but of the countdown launched for several weeks to know whether, yes or no, Rafael Nadal will be in the game for the Roland-Garros tournament, in three weeks. After withdrawing from Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid, the Mallorcan has indicated that he will not play in the Rome tournament, which begins on May 10.

"I am sorry to announce that I will not be able to be in Rome," Rafael Nadal said on his social networks on Friday. You all know how much it touches me not to be present in one of the tournaments that has marked my professional and personal career for all the love and support received by the Italian fans. »


¡Hola a todos!
Siento mucho anunciar que no voy a poder estar en Roma. Todos sabéis cuánto me duele perderme otro de los torneos que han marcado mi carrera profesional y personal por todo el cariño y apoyo de los tifosi italianos. pic.twitter.com/attH8MQWU4

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) May 5, 2023

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For those who would see the glass half full, Rafael Nadal still indicated that there were some improvements regarding his stubborn hip injury: "Despite an improvement in recent days, it has been many months without being able to train at a high level and the recovery process has a well-defined time I have no choice but to accept it and continue working. " Even if he were to participate in Roland-Garros, Nadal would arrive at Porte d'Auteuil without having played a single match on clay this season.

  • Tennis
  • Roland-Garros 2023
  • Rafael Nadal
  • Rome
  • Sport