Melbourne: If there is a doubt left during the fitness and preparation of Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open, the 35-year-old Spaniard released them during his victory over fellow Hander-Hander Denis Shapovalov.
Only two won the separate Nadal and the 21st men’s record of the grand slam title but not many would bet to him to win the second title in Taman Melbourne when he arrived in Australia at the beginning of the month.
However, Nadal began the season after missed a portion of the 2021 tour because of the remaining foot injury which forced him to pass Wimbledon, Olympics and the US open among other events and raised doubts if he would return to court.
If the injury problem is not enough, Nadal also signed Covid-19 months ago and said he suffered too much for the first four days and could barely move.
Regardless of the congived Nadal accumulation is now unbeaten in nine matches, including the title run in Melbourne lettuce.
On Tuesday he surpassed the opponent of 13 years younger than him in a battle of five sets of four hours and eight minutes.
Nadal said he was “destroyed” and he welcomed the extra day’s rest before he met Finalists Wimbledon Matteo studied from Italy in the last four stages on Friday.
His team confirmed to Reuters that the Spaniard suffered severe dehydration and lost nearly four kilograms.
“I don’t think Rafa really knows how well he prepared him,” said seven-time the big winner and tennis expert Eurosport Tennis Wilander.
“He came to Australia, won the first tournament, he didn’t really know how he would play the best set of five, didn’t really know how he would feel physically.” But one thing he has – he knows that whatever is in his bag, he will use not only every tactical tool, but emotionally invested in every decision.
“Another Australian open title for Nadal will not only break the tie three-way at the top of men’s tennis but also made him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to win each of the four Grand Slams twice since the sport became professional in 1968.
American John Mcenroe , the former world number one won seven main titles, seeing the feel of Roger Federer – when Swiss Great returned from a six-month injury service to win the Australian Open campaign – in Nadal 2017.
“Right when you think Rafa has nothing more, he is interesting Something from his trick bag, “Mcenroe said on Eurosport, added that Nadal came to Australia earlier to get pre-match Ctice and get used to heat.” Rafa looks pretty good in my book.
“It was amazing that he could do what Roger Federer did.
Roger left for six months and five years ago – he didn’t play, he was hurt.
“Rafa said he didn’t K thinks he can reach so far, he doesn’t play and other players.
I can’t believe it for a moment.
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