Rafael Nadal was busy making preparations to welcome his first child for the past few months before finally welcoming his son in October. However, one question that looms in the mind of Rafa’s fans is, when will he return to court? But there is another query that has been making rounds in the mind of tennis fans, maybe not necessarily Rafa fans. What does 2023 hold in store for the 22-time Grand Slam champion?
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Recently, The Tennis Podcast put out an open-ended question for tennis fans concerning the Spanish legend’s career in 2023. The answers to that question were surprising, to say the least.
What do tennis fans have to say about Rafael Nadal in 2023?
The 22-time Grand Slam champion had a very rewarding 2022. He claimed the Australian Open and his 14th Roland Garros title while also reaching the semifinals at the Wimbledon Championships, only to bow due to a recurring foot injury. This major winning streak of the 36-year-old makes him one of the favorites for the major titles in the ATP 2023 season. However, tennis fans have some polarizing views regarding the fast approaching 2023 season.
And the very first view of a fan was, “Retire.”
Retire. https://t.co/4JyAVHQgV4
— Amy Vaz (@amyvaz3) December 12, 2022
Whereas, another person said, “Cry like a baby.”
Cry like a baby https://t.co/Z2VyF9d61b
— 🇦🇷malena🇦🇷 (@maledenovak) December 12, 2022
Some fans had a controversial view regarding Rafa and his injury record.
Credit opponents for losses #Injury https://t.co/ngUqNXRQ1N
— Adje Tata Tara 💕 🐊 🎾🇿🇦 (@mpshe_shamai) December 11, 2022
While some predicted a dry Grand Slam year for Rafael Nadal, stating, “Not win any grandslam.”
Not win any grandslam.#Prediction #Nadal https://t.co/snydMqagwI
— Raghav (@sportsgeek007) December 11, 2022
Retire after losing to Alcaraz 6/0 6/0 6/1 https://t.co/6g6jgFbvV7
— ادعوا لمؤيد يفرح🇸🇳🇲🇦 (@MoayadEldin) December 11, 2022
remain injured as usual. https://t.co/ZR3C6uBt4o
— Imran Salahuddin (@itisimrankhan) December 11, 2022
Will whine about injuries🤷♂️ https://t.co/OC9veFpJN2
— Mohit Barhate (@BarhateMohit) December 11, 2022
Another user tweeted an extreme prediction, “need help going to the toilet #matador #bull #simpleton #warrior“
need help going to the toilet #matador #bull #simpleton #warrior https://t.co/uWdXM6ZkBK
— Theodoros Zagorakis (@theozagorakis9) December 11, 2022
A real possibility of winning another Roland Garros, but only that.
… Only win #RolandGarros!! https://t.co/jwj1iO4Pkv
— Djokosmash (@Djokosmash22) December 11, 2022
Probably retire, but he’ll win one more slam first
— 💙st.vic💙💛🇺🇦 (@SaintVickster) December 11, 2022
1) Be dying, limping, broken foot ,body nose , dick but still win everything.
2) Have his retirement gangbang https://t.co/6zKslwpcT2
— STAR 🌟🌟 (@AmitGame7) December 11, 2022
A Djokovic fan tweeted, “Retire after being humbled by Novak in the RG Final for one last time.”
Retire after being humbled by Novak in the RG Final for one last time
— KC (@Mr_Ramakantt) December 11, 2022
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Nadal is focused on fatherhood, for now
Rafa has been busy making things perfect for his first child for quite some time with wife Mery Perello. And he took another step toward being the perfect father, as his house, which has been under construction for over 2 years, is nearing its completion. It is situated at the highest point, in the hometown of the tennis legend, Manacor. It is predicted that Rafa will move in with his family by 2023.
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With Nadal seemingly invested in his expanding family, can the legendary Spaniard perform at the level in the 2023 ATP Tour? Give us your thoughts in the comments.