The power and emotions brought by Rafa are so high 🥹 Was having a bad day and seeing this made me feel amazing again. THE KING IS WORKING AND FIGHTING !!! 🎥: Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is back on the tennis courts, and fans are excited about his return.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion had been sidelined since his second-round defeat at the 2023 Australian Open against Mackenzie McDonald due to injuries, which forced him to withdraw from subsequent tournaments.
He announced before Roland Garros that he would take some time for recovery and is aiming to return in 2024, possibly for his last professional season:
"I don't think I deserve to end like this. I have worked hard so that my end is not here, in a press conference. I am going to fight so that the end is not like this," he said on his announcement at press conference.
“My intention is that next year be my last, and to be able to play the tournaments, I want to say goodbye to those who have marked me. If you're not happy, it ends up affecting your personal life," Nadal added.
Nadal, aged 37, recently posted a video on Instagram showing him back on the tennis court, playing on a hard court surface. This marks his first appearance in training since his injuries.
"The power and emotions brought by Rafa are so high. Was having a bad day and seeing this made me feel amazing again. THE KING IS WORKING AND FIGHTING !!!" some fan wrote.
The power and emotions brought by Rafa are so high 🥹 Was having a bad day and seeing this made me feel amazing again. THE KING IS WORKING AND FIGHTING !!! 🎥: Rafael Nadal
“I never imagined a single clip can improve my mood and make me cry at the same time. Its good to see you practice again Rafa. Hoping to see you back soon on the tour. VAMOSSSSSS!!!!!
I never imagined a single clip can improve my mood and make me cry at the same time 😭 Its good to see you practice again Rafa @RafaelNadal . Hoping to see you back soon on the tour. VAMOSSSSSS!!!!!
🚨 RAFAEL NADAL BACK PRACTISING 😍 📸 Rafa’s IG
“Looks like he put on weight. Need to do a lot to get back in shape,” another fan added.
Looks like he put on weight. Need to do a lot to get back in shape
“Hopefully he stays for Tours ,GS and beyond. Novak's dominance in recent times has been one sided,needs some sort of competition.”
Hopefully he stays for Tours ,GS and beyond. Novak's dominance in recent times has been one sided,needs some sort of competition .
I really miss Nadal.
Couldn’t agree with this more. Seeing Rafa train is a different type of fire 🔥
He is moving, he is moving !!!
He is going to win another RG and he dont care.