Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[rafanoy1992]

I was going to post that news, I was too sad to do it earlier.

At least he gets to rest his body, Margaret

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

At least he gets to rest his body, Margaret

Yes, he does deserve a well earned rest.

 

[Jelenafan]

Well that’s encouraging news: Nadal is already doing leg exercises in the gym.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Well that’s encouraging news: Nadal is already doing leg exercises in the gym.

While it is encouraging news, Nadal doing leg exercises/workouts are not good indicators that he is pain free or ready to comeback. I am curious when he can start doing some upper extremities workouts.

 

[Jelenafan]

While it is encouraging news, Nadal doing leg exercises/workouts are not good indicators that he is pain free or ready to comeback. I am curious when he can start doing some upper extremities workouts.

Rafanoy I don't want to hear your voice of caution!!

I want positive rumors and encouraging hearsay....like this...

Tennis commentator reveals latest he has heard on Rafael Nadal

Nadal is currently home recovering from a rib stress fracture.

www.tennisworldusa.org

ETA:

To paraphrase the movie Spartacus..." I am David Ferrer..."

I am confident Rafael Nadal can recover in time for the Barcelona Open: David Ferrer

In a recent interview with AS.com, David Ferrer spoke about the possibility of Rafael Nadal playing at the 2022 Barcelona Open.

www.sportskeeda.com

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

As there were rumors a few days ago that Rafa might be ready to play Barcelona,as David Ferrer also said he heard encouraging news
Now Mark Petchy has also got on the 'rumor bandwagon'.
I saw photo's of Rafa in the gym a few days ago on a cardio bike and I concur with Rafanoy these are not good indicators that Rafa is pain free, let alone play in Barcelona.
Rafa's doctor was pretty clear in his valuation of Rafa's rib fracture 4 to 6 weeks.

 

[Moxie]

Ruud is apparently also an ardent golf fan and plays. He has played Rafa. This will make you laugh, (though not be surprised):

Casper Ruud: 'No Joke' Playing Golf With Rafael Nadal | ATP Tour | Tennis

Casper Ruud discusses his love for golf and his experience on the course with Rafael Nadal in his semi-final press conference at the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itau.

www.atptour.com

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud is apparently also an ardent golf fan and plays. He has played Rafa. This will make you laugh, (though not be surprised):

Casper Ruud: 'No Joke' Playing Golf With Rafael Nadal | ATP Tour | Tennis

Casper Ruud discusses his love for golf and his experience on the course with Rafael Nadal in his semi-final press conference at the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itau.

www.atptour.com

I read that the other day and just laughed and laughed .....thats our Rafa

 

[Moxie]

The NYTimes did an article on the Next Big Thing, Alcaraz, as you might imagine. I know this is behind a paywall, but this part made me laugh:

"No one would dare predict that there are not many more trophies in Alcaraz’s future. In Indian Wells, Nadal could barely pay attention during a news conference as Alcaraz’s match played on a television behind him and he anticipated an approaching showdown. Someone pointed out that Alcaraz was down an early service break to the reigning champion, Cameron Norrie of Britain. Nadal smiled. “Many games remain,” he said. Alcaraz won in straight sets."

I posted this after Carlos won the final. Coming from behind is a specialty of Nadal's, and Carlos knows how to remain "with calm," too.

The Future of Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, Has Arrived (Published 2022)

The 18-year-old Spaniard recently aced two significant American tournaments, reaching the semifinals at Indian Wells and winning the Miami Open.

www.nytimes.com

 

[rafanoy1992]

Not surprising news: Rafael Nadal will not play Barcelona Open next week due to his fractured rib still needs to be healed. The team will try their best to have him ready for Madrid Open.

 

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[Moxie]

Great stat! I was pretty astonished when he did it recently in Acapulco (on HC and at 35,) but the one that I thought was really amazing was 2020 French Open, given what seemed like the many obstacles, (barely having played since the Covid shutdown; cooler, wetter weather in Paris in autumn; new, heavier balls; being 34; playing Novak in the final.)

 

[rafanoy1992]

Great stat! I was pretty astonished when he did it recently in Acapulco (on HC and at 35,) but the one that I thought was really amazing was 2020 French Open, given what seemed like the many obstacles, (barely having played since the Covid shutdown; cooler, wetter weather in Paris in autumn; new, heavier balls; being 34; playing Novak in the final.)

I am hoping he does it again at the 2022 French Open.

 

[Moxie]

I am hoping he does it again at the 2022 French Open.

Fantastically optimistic! And I hope you get your wish. But, holy Toledo...I could live with just winning it, and not shaving too many years off of the lives of us dear fans.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Fantastically optimistic! And I hope you get your wish. But, holy Toledo...I could live with just winning it, and not shaving too many years off of the lives of us dear fans.

Just do not be in Djokovicś half! And be healthy, por favor!

 

[Jelenafan]

Just do not be in Djokovicś half! And be healthy, por favor!

I respect what a great rival Novak is, and I'm not minimizing the danger, but The French Open is the tournament where a healthy Rafa is THE player nobody wants on their side of the draw. It's him against the field.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

 

[Jelenafan]

I appreciate great artwork.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

So what are the odds of Nadal being able to play Madrid? Any updates?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

So what are the odds of Nadal being able to play Madrid? Any updates?

Rafa has been practicing with more intent and in the gym so it looks like he will be headed for Madrid,if he keeps on track with his current practice schedule.