Tennis legend Rafael Nadal said that he’s unsure of his return to Roland Garros following a loss against Alexander Zverev in the first round of the tournament.
Rafael Nadal ‘not sure’ of French Open return after loss to Alexander Zverev (Courtesy: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 27, 2024 22:28 IST
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal said that he’s unsure of Roland Garros 2024 being his last appearance in the French Open after being knocked out by Alexander Zverev on Monday, May 27. Notably, Zverev emerged victorious against the 14-time French Open champion with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-7, 3-6.
Despite being dominated by his opponent for most of the three-hour-long game, Nadal continued to fight his way back into the game through some of his vintage shots. Following his loss, the Spaniard thanked the crowd for their tremendous support throughout the game and said that he was not sure whether it would be his last appearance in the tournament ever.
“The amount of energy.. it’s difficult for me to talk. I don’t know if it’s gonna be the last time here in front of all of you. I’m not sure. But if it’s the last time I enjoyed it. The crowd was amazing during the whole week of preparation. Today the feelings I have are difficult to describe in words. For me it so special to feel the love of the people in the place I love the most,” Nadal said after the game.
“I enjoy playing a lot and traveling with the family. The body is feeling better than 2 months ago. Maybe in 2 months I say it’s enough. But it’s something I don’t feel yet. I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics. That motivates me. That’s going to be another chance,” he added.
Published By:
Rishabh Beniwal
Published On:
May 27, 2024
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