Andy
Roddick commented that Rafael Nadal's comeback will have the 2024 French Open
as its main objective.
The 14-time
Roland Garros champion recently announced his return for the 2024 season and
has already confirmed his presence at the Australian Open. Rafael Nadal aims to
conclude his career in competitive form and mentioned that he will carefully
manage his schedule to participate in his favorite tournaments.
Nadal will
announce the precise date of his return in the coming days after recovering
from a hip injury that required arthroscopic surgery, keeping him out of the
ATP Tour for almost the entire 2023.
Former
world No. 1 Andy Roddick recently expressed his excitement about Nadal's return
on Tennis Channel, appreciating that the Spanish player can finish his career
on the court, delivering a final spectacle to his fans after an impressive
journey with 22 Grand Slam titles.
“That’s
huge. The best thing that we can wish for as fellow players and analysts is
someone finish on their own terms; not be forced out of the sport that they
brought so much joy to, based on an injury or based on not being able to get
back from an injury,”
“I will
say, I don’t know whether or not he’s gonna play Australia, (but) if he does
decide to play the Australian Open, I would fully expect him to play either a
250 or something to get the matches in before that Grand Slam,” the 2003 US
Open champion said.
“I don’t
think that he will play the Australian [Open] if he can’t get some reps in, at
least at a two-out-of-three sets level before entering the mess of the
three-out-of-five,” he added.
“Every
decision he makes is going to be made with the date circled for the French
Open. That’s the one that’s gonna dictate every decision he makes. ‘Am I
healthy enough? Is this gonna be beneficial for my one last run at Roland
Garros?,’” Roddick concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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