Rafael Nadal’s focus on the clay court season remains unwavering, as it has always been a top priority for the Spanish tennis player. His ultimate goal is to be in peak form for the Roland Garros tournament, a competition he has already triumphed in a remarkable 14 times.
While the specifics of Nadal’s preparation for the Paris tournaments, including the ATP Master 1000 events in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, are still uncertain, David Massey, CEO of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, revealed that Nadal intends to kick off his clay season in the Principality. Massey shared that he had spoken to Nadal’s team, who confirmed his desire to compete in Monte Carlo following his participation in Indian Wells. With fingers crossed for his well-being, the tournament organizers hope that Nadal, an 11-time champion at Monte Carlo, will seek a record-breaking twelfth victory.
Recently sidelined in Doha, Rafael Nadal is fully committed to his upcoming obligations, starting with the Indian Wells tournament. This season could potentially mark a significant milestone for the tennis legend, as he contemplates whether to bring his illustrious competitive career to a close after the next edition of Roland Garros. With an impressive collection of 22 Grand Slam titles, Nadal has encountered challenges at the start of this year. Aiming for a return at the Australian Open, he unfortunately sustained an injury during the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane, forcing him to withdraw from the first Major of the season.
Originally planning to make a comeback at the ATP 250 event in Doha, Nadal recently announced that he is not yet prepared to compete and has once again withdrawn. However, he has confirmed his participation in the Las Vegas exhibition match against Carlos Alcaraz, followed by the ATP Master 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, scheduled from March 6th to 17th.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org