"He has proved he can still play well and be a contender to win big tournaments" - Moya believes Nadal can keep evolving

Carlos Moya believes Rafael Nadal can still play well and be a contender at big events next year as he continues to play.

Nadal had a pretty strong 2022 season winning two grand slams and the Spaniard will be on the Tour next year as well. His coach Carlos Moya talked to Eurosport explaining that he can see the Spaniard still beating the best next year:

“He will be ready for next year, he is motivated, he has proved he can still play well and be a contender to win big tournaments. He is willing to still keep evolving and being competitive, so as long as that happens and his body holds up well he will be ready.”

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These past few months were tough for Nadal as he had to battle several injuries that prevented him from playing his absolute best:

“He’s won two Slams, when you win two Slams in a year it’s always a good year, no matter what happens after that,” Moya told Eurosport. He has been a bit unlucky with injuries, two bad injuries during the year, but he’s a great competitor and fighter, and we don’t give up and we still believe there is a chance to play well here."

Up next for him is Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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