We have received the latest news about Rafael Nadal and the chances of playing the Barcelona Open 2024. José Morón, in the Youtube channel of Punto de Break, has advanced that from inside the organization of the Barcelona Open believe he will play.
This is what the journalist from Cadiz said live: "I have spoken to someone inside the organization of the Conde de Godó, something that someone else told me yesterday, the feelings are very positive, drama against David Jordá, he is 298th in the world and Nadal lost. He knows he is not at one hundred percent, he will not win the tournament, but his idea is to play the tournament. He might come to say goodbye. The idea is to play, these last two days the feelings are positive, the debut is on Tuesday. As of today, Friday, April 12, everything points to the fact that Nadal will be in the draw".
Regarding Carlos Alcaraz, he assured that the decision will be made on Sunday: "The sensations in these last days are better. About Carlos Alcaraz, also positive feelings. He will decide on Sunday if he is going to play or not. If he comes, he will come on Sunday afternoon".
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Rafa Nadal en su vuelta a las pistas de Barcelona. No ha acabado contento con sus sensaciones tras dos horas en pista. Ha podido sacar pero ha cometido muchos errores y ha sufrido en los desplazamientos. Parece difícil pensar que pueda jugar el Godó al máximo nivel competitivo.