From setback to smash hit, Rafael Nadal has traversed a remarkable path in his illustrious tennis journey. He has faced ailments head-on throughout his career and recovered stronger each time, but now the 37-year-old Spanish maestro is facing the difficulty of pulling off a comeback unlike any other. Nadal’s unshakable drive is evident as he prepares for his much-anticipated comeback at Indian Wells, despite the obstacles.

Martín Jaite, a former tennis player, recently provided insights into the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s comeback path, illuminating the tenacity and determination driving Nadal onward in his pursuit of greatness and giving relief to tennis fans. Along with that, the Argentinian tennis player also highlighted that part that makes Nadal different from the crowd as a tennis player.

“if the body does not respond it will be impossible” for Nadal to return as Martín Jaite states 

After the Brisbane international tennis fans are worried about whether the former world number one will be able to make a comeback, just like in the old days. While the Spaniard has made a comeback in the past that was successful, this time everything seems a bit blurry. Recently, Martín Jaite, in an interview with Clay Tennis, opened up about his thoughts on Nadal’s comeback and highlighted the one thing that’s stopping his comeback on the tennis court.

He stated, “Nadal has nine lives. He’s been injured many times and he’s come back. Everything will depend on what the body tells him because he wants to. But if the body does not respond it will be impossible.” Further, he clearly stated that everything at this moment depends on his body, more than his willpower, and if the body does not respond accordingly, then making a comeback can be impossible.

Not only that, but he also highlighted how the former world number-one ranked tennis player has always managed to get out of difficult situations on the court without being hurt or harmed. However, after not having good luck at the Australian Open, Nadal is working to bring his usual form back at the right time, which is before the French Open.

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Not only that, just a few months ago another former star, Fabrice Santoro, also shared his take on the Spaniard’s comeback and, at the same time, highlighted how his comeback is a lesson for many as he adds a victory tag to his return.

“To come back like this is already a victory” as Fabrice Santoro states it

In a candid interview, the former French ATP star, who has been a part of the tour for around 21 years, talked about the expectations surrounding Nadal’s comeback. He said, ‘What I hope is that whatever the results are, people will say bravo. To come back like this is already a victory. If it goes well, we’re going to say, “That’s great,” if it goes bad, I can already hear some people say, “But why? He should never have, etc, etc.”’ 

Further, he also highlighted that the 22-time Grand Slam champion doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, but at the same time, the things he is doing are already fantastic, which turned out to be a lesson for many tennis players to keep working on their dreams.

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