Masters 1000 Tournament Director Confirms Rafael Nadal’s Grand Return to Action for the US Hard-Court Swing

Rafael Nadal walked out of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships after suffering a gruesome abdominal injury; While trying to avenge his Indian Wells’ defeat in the quarterfinals against the American tennis ace Taylor Fritz.

However, as per the director of the Canadian Masters 1000, Eugene Lapierre, the Spaniard, now seems to have recovered fully and is ready to make a comeback.

Rafael Nadal in Montreal

Lapierre, while addressing the media, spoke about the 22 times Grand slam champion’s presence in the upcoming event. He said, “Everything indicates that Nadal will play the tournament. He has made hotel reservations and has asked us to send him a box of the balls that we will use for the tournament.”

Thereafter, he added, “He should return to training this Monday in order to arrive in the best possible way to this American tour.” Further, Nadal has also started practicing for the coming hard court based tournament. In fact, earlier, he was spotted in courts of Mallorca.

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Last year, the former World no.1 lost his chance to defend his title in the Canadian Master. Because of his recurring foot injury, Nadal had to leave the ATP 1000 event in the first round only.

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The Spanish legend has performed brilliantly since the start of this season. After skipping last year’s US Open, he made a strong comeback in Australia. There, Nadal out classed the US Open reigning champion Daniil Medvedev to claim his first Grand Slam of the year. Also, breaking the three-way tie of Grand Slam victories between him, Djokovic and Federer.

Thereafter, he claimed his 14th clay majors’ title by thrashing the Norwegian young blood in the finals of the French Open. Thus covering half his journey to a Calender Grand Slam. However, his withdrawal from the semifinals not only ruined the chance for him to add a golden record to his career. But also deprived the 36-year-old of proving his prowess in the fastest surface after over a decade.

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Speaking of the last Grand Slam of the year, Nadal will look forward to his fifth Us Open trophy. With the 2022 Wimbledon champion and Roger Federer out of the tournament, the Spaniard has a high chance of embracing the title.