Toni Nadal believes Rafael Nadal's foot injury at the French Open was the deciding factor in his nephew's absence in the second half of the 2022 season. 1

Toni Nadal believes Rafael Nadal’s foot injury at the French Open was the deciding factor in his nephew’s absence in the second half of the 2022 season.

rafael nadal had a rollercoaster 2022 season. He started the season with 20 consecutive wins this season and had his best start to a season where he won 3 titles. 2022 Australian Open. He got his first defeat of the season in the final. 2022 Indian Wells Masters when he suffered a stress fracture in his rib.

The fracture delayed the start of the soil season, which was further affected by a foot injury he suffered at the Rome Masters. While she manages to get in shape 2022 French Openinjured his foot after his first-round win. He went on to win the 22nd and 14th major titles in the tournament, playing with numbing painkiller injections into his leg.

After Roland Garros, Nadal had to undergo minor surgery on his foot to get back in shape. 2022 Wimbledon. While successful, Nadal did not win another championship during the season. He suffered an abdominal tear on the eve that caused him to pull back. semifinal match at Wimbledon and the injury was enough to affect the Spaniard for the rest of the season.

As for Rafa’s uncle and ex-coach, toni nadalThe biggest turning point for Nadal was the surgery he had after the Paris win. The former World No. 1, who won 4 championships before Wimbledon, struggled with injury woes and was unable to make another final for the season.

“The treatment of Rafael’s foot after Roland Garros was decisive, even as his abdominal injury deprived him of all regularity for the rest of the season. “Even though there are 8 or 10 players fighting for major titles, I think Rafa will have another great year.” Said Uncle Toni at a press conference in Mallorca.

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Rafael Nadal is about to finish his Latin America Exhibition Tour

Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal
Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal After their Match in Quito – MAGO / Agencia Prensa-Independiente

Nadal is currently on the last leg of his Latin American Exhibition Tour with him. Casper Ruud additionally. A former alumnus of the Rafa Nadal Academy headed by Toni Nadal, Ruud also finished second behind Rafa at the French Open. carlos alcaraz at the US Open.

The duo will now travel to Mexico City, Mexico for the final match of their Tour. Nadal and Ruud played against each other in 4 of 5 matches on the Tour, and the Spaniard won 3 of those matches, while Ruud won their first match. nadal However, it will not enter the record books as it is not an official match.

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