Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[Kieran]

Sold his soul in a way. He could do without it.

To the Saudis, of all people. I know he’s doing it for his foundation but this is beyond the pale for me..

 

[Nadalfan2013]

As long as Rafa doesn’t sponsor USA Tennis, a country that is currently financing a genocide, he will have my respect.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa is entered at ATP250 event in Doha February 19th - 25th
I haven't read any reports of late regarding his injury that forced him to withdraw at the AO
I have seen pictures of him at his academy, where Roger Federer has been visiting.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa is entered at ATP250 event in Doha February 19th - 25th
I haven't read any reports of late regarding his injury that forced him to withdraw at the AO
I have seen pictures of him at his academy, where Roger Federer has been visiting.

I don't understand Nadal anymore.

 

[Front242]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I don't understand Nadal anymore.

Please explain? lol!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Question.

Please explain? lol!

Afterwards being out of the game for an entire year and sustaining a microtear in his opposite hip area which caused him to miss the first major grand slam of the season. Two weeks later he decides to play in Doha.. doesn't make sense. He should wait for the clay

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Question.

Afterwards being out of the game for an entire year and sustaining a microtear in his opposite hip area which caused him to miss the first major grand slam of the season. Two weeks later he decides to play in Doha.. doesn't make sense. He should wait for the clay

Quite frankly I was surprised as well, he could withdraw at late notice, lets see if he starts the tournament

 

[the AntiPusher]

Quite frankly I was surprised as well, he could withdraw at late notice, lets see if he starts the tournament

Why go play on a hard court it makes zero sense

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Update for Rafa via @Olly Tennis, from Carlos Moya,

Rafa is training and will likely return to Doha before playing in USA, rather than playing on the clay in South America.
"Surface changes are not easy.While it is true the the clay should be better for the joints, to from from hard court to the clay, to go back to the USA and then again to the clay, we thought it was a little excessive. That's why we chose this calendar, without so much change of surface".
" Rafa reminded me of a bull that has been locked up for a year, you release it and it goes like a beast"
He will be a candidate to the tournament he plays"

 

[Moxie]

Update for Rafa via @Olly Tennis, from Carlos Moya,

Rafa is training and will likely return to Doha before playing in USA, rather than playing on the clay in South America.
"Surface changes are not easy.While it is true the the clay should be better for the joints, to from from hard court to the clay, to go back to the USA and then again to the clay, we thought it was a little excessive. That's why we chose this calendar, without so much change of surface".
" Rafa reminded me of a bull that has been locked up for a year, you release it and it goes like a beast"
He will be a candidate to the tournament he plays"

Well, we know how much he likes Indian Wells. I guess he doesn't want to miss that. I hope he doesn't mess up the clay part of the calendar.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well, we know how much he likes Indian Wells. I guess he doesn't want to miss that. I hope he doesn't mess up the clay part of the calendar.

I didnt think he would pass playing IW, agree hopefully the clay season will stay intact

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Why go play on a hard court it makes zero sense

If Rafa is playing IW, then I think it's a great idea for him to get a warm-up tournament in. If Rafa goes straight to IW cold, he is going to get injured again. (Don't forget that Rafa's injury problems in 2022 started at IW, and that was when he was in form.)

 

[Moxie]

This from Jon Wertheim's Mailbag on SI.com:

"Storyline to follow: Olympic eligibility. If there are other eligible players from your country, you cannot get a wild card. (Crassly: are there four players in, roughly, the top 50?). Note that there are four-plus American women in the mix, likely precluding Venus Williams from representing the U.S. yet again. And the same, potentially, for Spanish men … which would mean—short of some last-minute rule changes—Nadal playing in Paris 2024 is not a given."

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This from Jon Wertheim's Mailbag on SI.com:

"Storyline to follow: Olympic eligibility. If there are other eligible players from your country, you cannot get a wild card. (Crassly: are there four players in, roughly, the top 50?). Note that there are four-plus American women in the mix, likely precluding Venus Williams from representing the U.S. yet again. And the same, potentially, for Spanish men … which would mean—short of some last-minute rule changes—Nadal playing in Paris 2024 is not a given."

Hmm from what I read, Nadal having surgery and then having rehab,could not play to qualify, at the Olympics he would get a compensation to play at the Olympics in 2024? providing a letter,
I think Tented has a link of the qualifications for Olympics, ( tennis players ) maybe he needs to provide the link again
BTW I believe that Alcaraz wants to play doubles with Rafa if he is able at the Olympics this year

 

[tented]

Hmm from what I read, Nadal having surgery and then having rehab,could not play to qualify, at the Olympics he would get a compensation to play at the Olympics in 2024? providing a letter,
I think Tented has a link of the qualifications for Olympics, ( tennis players ) maybe he needs to provide the link again
BTW I believe that Alcaraz wants to play doubles with Rafa if he is able at the Olympics this year

How to qualify for tennis at Paris 2024. The Olympics qualification system explained

 

[Moxie]

How to qualify for tennis at Paris 2024. The Olympics qualification system explained

I never completely understand these lists of qualifications, but it does seem like having won a Major in singles gives extra consideration in that article. Also, Wertheim says something about 4 other players in about the top 50. Well, Spain currently only has two: Alcaraz (2) and Davidovich Fokina (23).

 

[the AntiPusher]

Well, we know how much he likes Indian Wells. I guess he doesn't want to miss that. I hope he doesn't mess up the clay part of the calendar.

at this point I am not making early plans to go to MC to watch Rafa

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Flashback to Rafa's 2013 comeback: https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/rafael-nadal-delbonis-vina-del-mar-comeback-rafa-rewind

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just looking at the entry list for IW,

Rafa will use his PR of 9 if he plays, lets see how he fares at Doha first.
( on a side note Djokovic will play IW first time in 5 years)