Athletistic / Tennis. Former Russian tennis player Andrei Chesnokov spoke about the decision of the former world number one racket, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, to skip the Australian Open. Earlier, Nadal himself said that he decided not to participate in the tournament due to health problems.

Rafael missed almost a year due to an injury suffered during the 2023 Australian Open. But upon his return to the court, he faces problems. During the tournament in Brisbane (Australia), the Spaniard was injured again.

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“During the Brisbane tournament, the Spaniard showed that he can return to the circuit with confidence. Nadal has such a character that he does not want to come back and be in second position. He wants to be a champion. I don’t I don’t know if Rafa’s health allows him to play at the level of Alcaraz, Djokovic and Medvedev, but the Spaniard has the character of a champion. Mentally, Rafa may be ready to play for another 10 years, but injuries may not allow it. It’s very difficult,” Match TV quotes Chesnokov.


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