‘My intention is to play Wimbledon’ – Rafael Nadal reveals plans to continue Calendar Slam tilt

Rafael Nadal has confirmed he intends to play at Wimbledon. The 36-year-old has suffered from chronic foot issues in recent years – and the injury flared up again as he won a 14th French Open title. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion would subsequently travel to Barcelona after that win to begin radiofrequency treatment, which numbs the nerves on a temporary basis.

Ad/> And Nadal said on Friday that, after reacting positively to the treatment, he will now travel to London, train and take part in some exhibitions before making a final decision. Laver Cup'We have an excellent chance' — Auger-Aliassime, Fritz and Schwartzman join Team WorldAN HOUR AGO «My intention is to play Wimbledon, to travel to London on Monday,» he said. «If I travel it is because I intend to play.

My plan is to do a week of training and play some exhibition. »The joint pain has decreased, but with the treatment strange things happen and sometimes my foot falls asleep. “I'm happy – on a day-to-day basis I have less pain.

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