As Rafael Nadal Inches Closer to His Return, Novak Djokovic’s Coach Delights at the Prospect -‘Best News in Tennis’

Besides witnessing the amazing quick rise of players like Carlos Alcaraz at such a young age, the tennis world still finds it hard to resist the force of tennis legends like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. With one of them retired, all the attention is now focused on the two. While Novak Djokovic currently appears to be in unstoppable form with such a glorious season, Rafa’s anticipated comeback seems to excite him as well.

The fans are eagerly waiting to hear from their favorite tennis star Rafael Nadal who is currently in the middle of deciding to be back on the court. As everyone in the tennis community is talking about the highly anticipated comeback, Novak Djokovic’s current coach, Goran Ivanisevic shares his surprising views on it as well.

Goran Ivanisevic, coach of Novak Djokovic talks about Rafa’s comeback

While Novak Djokovic, the current world No. 1, cliched some amazing victories at the ATP Finals in Turin, his coach Goran Ivanisevic appeared to to be quite confident over the Serb’s current form. Along with appreciating the potential of players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner whom Djokovic has defeated in the current season, Ivanisevic jumped to the topic of Rafael Nadal’s comeback.

The 52-year-old expressed his excitement as he mentioned, “If is true that Rafa is coming, this is for me the best news in tennis. I love Rafa. Is going to be interesting, Rafa not seeded. He can play first-round anybody. You don’t want to see Rafa first round in the hotel (smiling). It’s great for tennis. Rafa will come only if he’s 100% ready. And when Rafa is ready, I think he still has something to say in this left arm.”

After an unexpectedly extended break from the court because of a persistent hip injury that had to undergo surgery, Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal is now expected to make a comeback in the game. The legendary tennis player has been absent from competitive tours since the Australian Open in January 2023, leaving fans eager to witness his much-awaited comeback.

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With the whole tennis community eagerly waiting for Nadal’s return to competition, Ivanisevic’s response reminded the tennis world of another tough level of rivalry action that they would get to witness between the two legends.

Rafa’s confirms his comeback on social media

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal recently took to social media to share an update regarding his comeback announcement. The Spaniard confirmed the possibility of his return to the court. While the details are still not on the screen yet, the legend mentioned that he will, “decide and announce with my team when and where.” Nadal’s announcement came after a season-long absence due to a hip injury that necessitated surgery, leaving fans curious about the timing and location of his return.

Adding to the excitement, the Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who is currently in dominant form, also gave a single-line view on this update. “For the world of tennis, no doubt that it’s amazing news that he’ll be back,” said Nole. As both Nadal and Djokovic prepare for the upcoming season, tennis fans from around the world eagerly wait for updates regarding Nadal’s return.

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