The season seems to only get worse and worse for Rafael Nadal. After announcing late last year that 2024 could be his last year on the professional circuit, both fans and him were hopeful of ending the year on a high. If not for the couple of wins that he had at the Brisbane Open earlier this year, the fans have not seen much action from the Spaniard star.
Also, with the start of the clay season now, everyone was hoping for a triumphant comeback from the star who made his name on these red courts. But, as it seems, the wait will have to go on for now. In a recent revelation, the Spaniard maestro revealed that he would not be able to take part in the upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters. Soon after the news went viral the fans went in straight away and slammed the star.
Fans slam Rafael Nadal after yet another withdrawal from the tournament
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In a recent war of words, fans from all around the world took their moment and slammed the Spanish star. One fan went ahead and suggested that the best thing he could do was retire once the Olympic games were over. “At this point the best thing you can do is retire after the Olympic Games,” said the fan after witnessing the news.
Llegado a este punto lo mejor que puede hacer es retirarse tras los juegos olimpicos https://t.co/SsoHq8NDn7
— Jona (@jonaman04) April 4, 2024
Joining him was another fan who suggested that it was already over for him. “it’s over man,” said the fan who was very disappointed after his withdrawal.
it's over man @JJ_DeVuelta https://t.co/pDX5i3lrdb
— Joowon (@swtswtfxntxsy) April 4, 2024
Just like the rest of them, this fan also did not hold his word and asked him to retire. “Retire please,” said the fan who could not bear the shocking news.
Retire please
— 𝑬𝒎𝒎𝒚 🧃🧚🏻♀️ (@emmarbza) April 4, 2024
Another fan came up with the same message and it seemed like the fans were clearly frustrated from him. “Ugh just retire already. We are all sick and tired of your injury song and dance,” said the fan who suggested that he was already sick and tired from his retirement news.
Ugh just retire already. We are all sick and tired of your injury song and dance.
— Whit.J (@Whitnee_JJ) April 4, 2024
While everybody asked him to retire, this fan came out of the rest and consoled Rafa with words of positivity. “A hug Rafa. If you still want to play, do it because you want to and you can. You have given us everything to tennis and sports fans. If you feel like playing, go ahead. But don’t do it for us fans. You’d also make us happy if you stopped competing and kept making babies,” said the fan who said that the Spanish star has already given so much to the sport and eventually made it his decision to make.
Un abrazo Rafa. Si sigues queriendo jugar hazlo porque quieres y puedes. A los aficionados al tenis y al deporte nos lo has dado todo. Si te apetece jugar dale. Pero no lo hagas por nosotros, los aficionados. También nos harías feliz si dejas de competir y sigues haciendo bebés
— Connor_ElGato_Alonsista 🇪🇸 🏁🏁 (@ConnorElgato) April 4, 2024
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Thus, fans from all around the world joined hands and suggested that the time had finally come for Rafa to retire. While everyone suggested that he was not going at his best, it would be better for him to finally hang up his boots and start his post-retirement life.
Nadal ruled out for possibly another 6 weeks out of the game
As things stand, Rafael Nadal is expected to be out of the game for another 6 weeks. This news has come up as a disaster and has raised questions over his participation at the upcoming French Open and the Olympics in Paris. While he has already conquered French clays 14 times, he was looking to make his 15th title and end his year on a high note.
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Having also gained glory at the Olympics, the clay courts would be a perfect time to earn golden glory for one last time for his country. That being said, one question remains unanswered: Will he be able to make his comeback just in time for the upcoming French Open? What are your thoughts on the same? Do let us know in the comments below!