He will be partnering Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics. But before that, another voice was heard in the voice of Rafael Nadal after losing in the Bastad Open. Since then, speculation has been rife as to whether the Spanish tennis star is on the verge of retirement.
Nadal has struggled with injuries in recent years. Despite repeated attempts, the body does not respond. The owner of 22 Grand Slams has withdrawn himself from the tournament one after another. After reaching the final of the Bastad Open, it was expected that he would return to his old form. Both the semi-finals and the quarter-finals. In the final, he lost to Nuno Borges 6-3, 6-2.
After the match, Nadal addressed the crowd. "I have no words to thank my family and friends. The last few years have been very difficult. They were by my side through the worst of times. Thankyou everyone. I feel proud to play in front of such a beautiful audience. You've been supporting me all week. It gave me courage and encouragement. I don't know if I'll be playing next year. But I certainly had a great time. "
After that, the speculation began. Is Nadal's retirement nearing? I wish Nuno all the best for the future, but all the discussion is about him. Nadal will head to Paris from Sweden. Fans will be watching what he decides after the Paris Olympics 2024.
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