Rafa Nadal making his comeback from injury at the Madrid Open is 'risky', says Eurosport's Alex Corretja

Rafael Nadal is taking a risk if he decides to come back from injury at the Madrid Open, according to Alex Corretja. Nadal was diagnosed with a stress fracture of his rib following his Indian Wells final loss to Taylor Fritz in early March.

Ad/> After an extraordinary start to 2022 — including his Australian Open win — that setback forced Nadal off the tour, with the Spaniard only just coming back to light hitting this week. Roland-Garros'Always been my idol' — Swiatek on wanting to be like Nadal6 HOURS AGO Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal revealed that his nephew is intending to play in the Spanish capital, but Eurosport pundit Corretja wonders if it is the right setting for the 35-year-old to return.

Corretja said: «I think the major decision for Rafa will be go to Madrid or not. This is probably the most difficult part for Rafa because I believe from what we heard and what we saw that he is practicing.

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