Champion races against time to get back to his best for the French Open
Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a shot during the men’s final against Taylor Fritz of the US at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, March 20 2022. Picture: JAYNE KARMIN-ONCEA/USA TODAY SPORT
The 35-year-old, who clinched a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open earlier this year, suffered a stress fracture in his rib at Indian Wells, where he lost in the final to Taylor Fritz on March 20.He is battling to get back to his best before the French Open, which begins on May 22 and where he will bid for a record-extending 14th title. The Spaniard will make his return at the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Nadal believes he will struggle to get back to his best this week, but it will be a step towards hitting peak condition for Roland Garros. Nadal said he had not had time to savour his outstanding comeback win against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final in January.
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