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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil in the Men’s Singles Quarterfinal on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil in the Men’s Singles Quarterfinal on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Over the years, Rafael Nadal has played in some of the most important matches. From winning the French Open 14 times to dominating at the Davis Cup, he has tasted success in every stage of his career. Recently, Nadal’s uncle, Toni Nadal, revealed his wish for his nephew for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
Nadal was still in the early stages of his career in 2008. Winning on the sport’s biggest stage was a cherry on the cake for him. Here’s what Toni Nadal had to say about this victory.
What does Toni Nadal want from Rafael Nadal?
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Earlier this week, the uncle and childhood coach of Nadal appeared in an interview. During that conversation, he talked about Nadal’s chances at the Paris Olympic Games later this year. Additionally, he also wanted Nadal to win the tournament.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 31, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the final against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Toni Nadal said, “It’s always a very special event (the Olympics). I remember that Rafa told me on one occasion that the best experience of his life had been to go to Beijing in 2008 because of the atmosphere that was lived with the rest of the athletes. I hope that he can win another medal.” (Translated using Google Translate)
Currently, Nadal is nursing an injury that has kept him away from action. It has taken a toll on his career and has also fueled retirement rumors. Moreover, his uncle recently spoke about Nadal’s retirement plans which added more mystery surrounding these rumors.
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Nadal to retire soon?
In another interview, Toni Nadal was asked about the retirement rumors surrounding his nephew. Nadal is 37 and in the final stages of his tennis career. Toni Nadal made a major revelation on the former World Number One’s retirement plans.
He said, “I think Rafael is going to go day by day, depending on how things are going, depending on how competitive it is, the results… Although he has said that this may be his last year, then we have to see how it goes.”
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It remains to be seen when Nadal can return back to the court. Can he come back strongly upon his return? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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