Spain’s legendary tennis star
Rafael Nadal is eyeing a return
to the court in an ATP event in Barcelona. The
Barcelona Open will be played
from 15 to 21 April. Nadal — who is often regarded as one of the greatest players
in the history of men’s tennis in the singles category, having won as many as
22 Grand Slam titles — returned to action earlier this year after spending
most of the time on the sidelines because of a knee injury.
However, the return did not last long as Nadal ended up playing
in just one event — Brisbane International — after which he was ruled out of
the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami Open and the ongoing Monte-Carlo Masters
as well. Nadal, in a post on social media recently, stated that he
has started training with a desire to play but refused to commit a potential date
of return. "First training ... with the hope of being here these days
before the start of the tournament," he wrote. "I'm here to see how
it goes ... with the desire to try to play. Important to say that I don't want
to confirm that I will play, hopefully I will."
Nadal, earlier in 2023 after having to go through a knee
procedure, announced that 2024 would be his last season at the highest level.
The 37-year-old is regarded as the ‘King of Clay’ after having won 14 out of
his 22 Grand Slam titles while playing at the Roland Garros.
