Rafael Nadal refrained from looking ahead after winning 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 over Australia’s Jordan Thompson on Monday to begin his Roland-Garros 2022 campaign. Ten days after losing to Denis Shapovalov in the third round of the Rome Open, the fifth seeded began his quest for record overtime. 14th championship in clay court major. After that loss, Nadal cast doubt on the Roland-Garros campaign by saying his foot hurt.
Rafael Nadal has also been questioned about ATP’s plan to withdraw ranking points. Wimbledon As a result of the All England Club’s decision in 2022 Exclude Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament. However, the Spaniard refused to take the position, expressing a rather balanced view between the two regulators and expressing disappointment that the players still have not been able to unite.
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Rafael Nadal: “I’m not going to be a player who puts the board in a difficult position to make decisions.” – Raphael Nadal
“I don’t have a definite idea. Every player has a different opinion on our tour and that’s why we never achieve what we can achieve if we come together,” he said. Nadal mentioned this at a press conference on Monday after he defeated Jordan Thompson in the first round of Roland-Garros.
Added: I respect and undoubtedly understand Wimbledon’s position, but I also understand and respect that the ATP protects its members. [the players – editor’s note]. This much. Isn’t it that one does something negative and the other does something good? Everyone is half.”
“I think players, we are not prepared enough to make important decisions because it is an individual sport after all. Everyone has their own personal view of how much profit ATP will make from each decision it makes. In the end, I understand both sides. Board, ATP board makes a decision. “We have to accept this decision. I’m not going to be the type of player who comes here and puts my board in a tight spot for their decision. That’s my point of view. I hope ATP and Wimbledon can be together and sit together and negotiate a better future for both sides.” Rafael Nadal concluded his speech.
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