“I feel ready to play” Rafael Nadal will make his return to Barcelona well

After several months without playing, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal will return for the Barcelona tournament.

Rafael Nadal confirmed this Monday, April 15, his participation in the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona. While the Mallorcan tennis player has no longer played in the tournament. official match since last January and his participation in the Brisbane tournament, he confirmed during a press conference that his return to the courts. "I'm aware of the situation, my preparation is a little tight" explained the one who came down &agrav; 644th place in the world. He also confirmed that this season would be his last. Rafael Nadal will enter the fray tomorrow against Flavio Cobolli, 62nd player in the world.

"Two difficult years"

The most successful player in the world of history on clay returns to its favorite surface with the Barcelona tournament, where he has already won 12 times. "Itûwere two difficult years, we had to accept the situation" he declared. “But I'm happy to be here, and to be able to enjoy every moment during this last year. This will be my last participation in  Godó." The Spaniard did not play again; on clay since his title à Roland Garros in 2022.

Encouraging training

For several days, videos have been circulating on the social networks of Rafael Nadal à training on the Barcelona courts. If the intensity strikes and movements seem to show that the Spaniard can once again line up on the circuit, his serve still seems hesitant. "I've had very little use in recent months, due to the problems I've had" confirmed Nadal during his press conference, "there is of course uncertainty, but I feel ready for that. play."