Rafael Nadal reveals the 'extreme' treatment needed to combat career-threatening foot injury
Rafael Nadal on Sunday night revealed the “extreme” lengths he is going to in order to combat the foot injury that threatens his career.
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Nadal: I will play at Wimbledon if my body allows
Rafael Nadal says he will play at Wimbledon later this month if his body allows after the Spaniard won the French Open for the 14th time on Sunday.
Wimbledon hopes rising for Denis Kudla after stellar Surbiton campaign
Wimbledon excitement is building for Denis Kudla after a superb start to the grass court season came to a close with defeat to Jordan Thompson in the LTA's Surbiton Trophy final. Kudla had beaten top seed Andy Murray in the last four to reach the final, and despite playing a high-level match fell 7-5 6-3 to his Australian opponent on Sunday. Ad/> And with such a strong week to start the grass court season under his belt, the American's eyes are now firmly set on the All England Club, where main draw action begins in three weeks.
"I'm Going To Be In Wimbledon If My Body Is Ready To Be In Wimbledon": Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said Sunday that he cannot keep playing if he has to keep having his troublesome foot numbed, admitting "I can't keep going like this, but I am working to find a solution". Nadal captured a 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud at Roland Garros but said his future in the sport remains in doubt. "It's obvious that with circumstances that I am playing, I can't and I don't want to keep going, so the mindset is very clear. I'm going to keep working to try to find a solution and an improvement for what's happening in the foot," said the 36-year-old.
Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open title after beating Casper Ruud
Following today’s victory over Norwegian Casper Ruud at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal has claimed his 14th French Open title, regaining the championship from Novak Djokovic following last year’s semi-final defeat to the Serbian and cementing himself as the undisputed ‘King of Clay’.
Reaction to Rafa Nadal winning 22nd Grand Slam title at French Open
Following is reaction to Rafa Nadal securing a men's record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in Sunday's French Open final:
Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam, becomes oldest champ in tourney history
Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets Sunday to win his 14th French Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal Gives Big Update On His Future After French Open Final Win
Rafael Nadal steamrolled youngster Casper Ruud to win his 14th French Open title at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. Nadal beat the 23-year-old 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to take his Grand Slam title tally to 22 - two more than his old rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal's win came amid concerns over his playing future as a chronic left foot injury, which has plagued him throughout his career, flared up again. Before Sunday, he had even said that he would rather lose the final in exchange for a new foot.