Monte-Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal Makes Fan Fears Come True With an Ominous Update

Over the past few days, there has been much talk surrounding the comeback of Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard made a brief comeback earlier this year in Brisbane, only to pull out of the tournaments further due to an injury. He has played just a solitary tournament in 2024, with a muscle tear in his hip dampening his season. While he was nearing a comeback during the clay-court season, Nadal has made another saddening revelation to his fans.

He took to his official Twitter handle and said, “Hello everyone! These are difficult times for me sportingly speaking. Unfortunately I inform you that I am not going to play in Monte Carlo. My body just won’t let me.” (Translated using Google Translate)

It comes as a major blow to Rafael Nadal’s fans, who were hoping to see the Spaniard play the entire clay-court season. A fresh injury setback has sidelined him for at least a month and even put his participation at the French Open in limbo.

Nadal isn’t in the best of shape for over a year now, and despite the brief comeback, has looked out of sorts. Additionally, retirement is looming big time for Nadal, who has little time to have one last laugh before he bids adieu to the sport. He himself admitted that this year might be the final one of his illustrious career.

Is this the end of Rafael Nadal?

While fans have been waiting eagerly for his comeback, his exit from the Monte-Carlo Masters only makes matters worse. Hinting at retirement, the Spaniard has maintained that he’ll reveal his final thoughts as the French Open nears.

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He revealed, “This is going to be my last year but I don’t confirm it 100%. I will go day by day. I’ll say it before Roland Garros. I give myself a few months of caution. You know that things can happen, so I can’t define things months in advance after a year without competing.” (Translated using Google Translate)

For the record, Nadal played just two tournaments last year, including the Australian Open, and missed the rest of the season due to injuries. Although injuries have been a part and parcel of his career, at 37, it remains unlikely that he will find joy even if he makes a comeback. Nonetheless, his fans will have their fingers crossed and will hope to see Nadal back in action again soon.