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Nadal admits fitness 'far-from-perfect' after rib injury
Rafael Nadal said his fitness was "far from perfect" as he prepares to return to action after a debilitating rib injury that has left him racing against time to get back to peak condition for the French Open. The 35-year-old, who clinched a men's record 21st Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open earlier this year, suffered a stress fracture in his rib at Indian Wells, where he lost in the final to Taylor Fritz on March 20. The injury has forced him to miss the claycourt events in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players ‘very unfair’, says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has branded Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players “very unfair” as the ATP considers its response.
Rafael Nadal: Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'very unfair'
Rafael Nadal has described Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "very unfair" as the ATP considers its response.
Rafael Nadal returns from injury in Madrid with eyes on yet another French Open prize
Rafael Nadal returns to competitive action this week at the Madrid Open looking to pick up where he left off following a month out due to a rib injury.
'I'm on time' - Rafael Nadal says he is on track to be match fit and ready for the French Open next month
Rafael Nadal believes he is on track to be fully fit and ready to play at the French Open next month. The 21-time Grand Slam champion confirmed earlier this week that he will return to action at the Madrid Open which starts on May 1. Ad/> The 35-year-old has not played since he suffered breathing issues during his Indian Wells final defeat to Taylor Fritz in March and revealed afterwards he had a stress fracture in one of his ribs.
Rafael Nadal 'disabled' by rib injury as star makes honest admission before Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal admits his rib injury has been "disabling" as he prepares for his return to the court next week. Nadal suffered a stress fracture to his rib at the Indian Wells Masters in March.
Carlos Alcaraz 'something special' but David Ferrer wary of Rafael Nadal 'big burden'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No.9 in the world rankings in the process.