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MANACOR, SPAIN – MAY 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks during a press conference to announce that he will not play the French Open 2023 at Rafa Nadal Academy on May 18, 2023 in Manacor, Spain. (Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
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MANACOR, SPAIN – MAY 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks during a press conference to announce that he will not play the French Open 2023 at Rafa Nadal Academy on May 18, 2023 in Manacor, Spain. (Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Given his long list of accolades in the men’s circuit, Rafael Nadal is widely recognized as one of the greatest tennis players ever. Apart from tennis, there is another disparate sport that has always aroused the excitement of the 22-time Grand Slam Singles champion. The 37-year-old tennis legend has long been a fan of golf given his participation in various events including the Balearic Golf Championships in Mallorca.
Now that he is away from the tennis court owing to his injury woes, Nadal once again decided to venture into the realm of golf. However, this time around, the former world No. 1 picked up his golf club for a philanthropic initiative.
Rafael Nadal once again gets inclined toward golf
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After undergoing his arthroscopic surgery, the ‘King of the Clay’ has missed out on a lot of tournaments as he still struggling to find his fitness levels. Even at the ongoing US Open, the 37-year-old player’s presence on the hard courts is being sorely missed by the entire tennis realm. However, despite his absence from the Grand Slam event in New York, Rafael Nadal is still inspiring others with his off-court endeavors. The Spanish tennis legend recently participated in the Robinson Classic Golf Tournament for the noble education and sports programs for children.
Un plaer participar en l'entrega de premis del XXXIII Torneig de Golf Robinson Classic a benefici de la @frnadal, per a projectes d’inclusió d’infants a través de l’educació i l’esport. Enhorabona a tots els guanyadors, especialment a @RafaelNadal, guanyador absolut. pic.twitter.com/HcgkX9VS8I
— Marga Prohens (@MargaProhens) September 2, 2023
It came to the public lens after the President of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens hailed Nadal’s philanthropic initiatives. She tweeted, “A pleasure to participate in the awarding of the XXXIII Robinson Classic Golf Tournament for the benefit of the @frnadal, for children’s inclusion projects through education and sport. Congratulations to all the winners, especially to @RafaelNadal, the absolute winner.”
The ATP legend is undoubtedly inspiring fans with his off-court endeavors but now the major question arises: When will the ‘King of the Clay’ return to the court?
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Nadal’s compatriot drops a major hint about the Spanish Bull’s comeback
Due to his injury woes, the Spaniard has been on the sidelines ever since his participation in the first major event of the season. However, Nadal’s compatriot and former tennis player, David Ferrer hasn’t ruled out the possibility of his return in the forthcoming, Davis Cup.
In an interview with Marca, the Spanish team’s captain dropped a major hint about the 37-year-old player’s comeback. He said, “I hope I get the chance to see Rafa in the squad. It’s not a utopia.”
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Do you think that the Spanish tennis legend will make a stellar return at the prestigious team event? Let us know in the comments section.
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