Rafael Nadal’s retirement is imminent, he would make an announcement before the Olympics: “I WILL KNOW MY REALITY”
Rafael Nadal said that he would retire during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and that he would make a statement sooner rather than later. After an 11-month injury layoff, the 22-time Grand Slam champion had previously stated that 2024 would be his likely retirement year.
Nadal has, however, often said that he might carry on with his career if he feels well physically. He has therefore been circumspect while talking about the end of his career.
The Spanish player is patient about the decision and will wait to see how he feels physically during the first few months on the Tour: “There will have been five months of margin on the circuit, and I will know my reality.
These things are perceptible, but action is impossible until they are felt. I am ready. I am aware that it is very likely that it will be my last year.”
Nadal’s last section:
The Olympic Games will take place in Paris at Roland Garros, the venue of ‘Rafa’s’ 14 Grand Slam victories. For Rafael Nadal, the Paris clay offers dual motivation as he looks to cap off his career with an Olympic gold.
He said he will know more about his choice once he is in France: “I will know if this is my final year when I get to Paris.” Additionally, a prior announcement will be made,” he stated.
“I would love to be able to announce to the public that I’m leaving before Australia, which will be my final year, so they can play with that sense of final farewell and see the games in a new light.
However, I have observed colleagues who have made those announcements and are still active four years later. Well, I’m not fond of it,” Nadal said.
“What a year of tribute it stuck,” he said, “after we cheered him on all the courts when he announced he was retiring.” The former world number one continued, “I know there are a lot of ways for it to end, but I don’t know 100% of them.
