Honored coach of Russia Viktor Yanchuk told that the Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal could end his career at the height of glory, and it would be difficult for him to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
On Friday, 37-year-old Nadal lost to 29-year-old Australian Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Brisbane – 7:5, 6:7 (6:8), 3:6. The duration of the match was 3 hours and 26 minutes. This was the Spaniard’s first tournament after recovering from injury, due to which he missed almost all of 2023.
— Defeat is natural. Rafael needs time to be at his best, but even that won’t be enough to reach the semi-finals of major tournaments, let alone the Grand Slam.
Nadal is unlikely to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The red prize for him is the quarter-finals. The Spaniard is now unseeded and can face anyone in the first round.
Nadal faces a difficult road back, but his desire is commendable. Rafa is already a veteran. He may be tied down, but he’s trying to achieve the impossible. God grant he manages to win a major tournament. Nadal is a fighter, he doesn’t give up, he plays selflessly until the last ball, his tennis is reliable. His game is therefore interesting in any case, and we will be happy to follow Rafael.
Nadal at this stage, of course, needs to improve, but for now, as long as he has enough strength, speed and hitting abilities. His play wasn’t particularly striking. The reliability, tactics and style of play were rewarding and interesting. Now they play a little faster, there are young people playing, so it will be difficult for him. Many will find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to chasing balls. And the years are no longer the same.
— Maybe Nadal should go to the top?
“Maybe he didn’t even come back in vain.” It’s good to leave like Federer – at the height of glory and with good results. Roger left quietly, peacefully and in glory.
If Nadal loses some tournaments, then, to some extent, the effect of his greatness will be a little blurred. Maybe he will reach the third or even the second ten in the ranking, but it is still far from what he showed in his best years,” Yanchuk told .
Source : MatchTV
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