“Exclusive: Rafael Nadal’s Coach Drops Bombshell Prediction for Roland Garros!”

Former coach, Toni Nadal, believes Rafael Nadal can make a significant impact at Roland Garros as the Spaniard gears up for a return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy hiatus. Nadal, sidelined due to a severe tear to his psoas muscle sustained at the 2023 Australian Open, endured a drop in rankings to No.672, his lowest since 2002.

After nearly a year away from the court, Nadal made a comeback at the ATP 250 event in Brisbane, winning two matches before facing a setback with a quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson, revealing a ‘micro tear’ in the process. Despite withdrawing from the Doha tournament, Nadal is set to resume action at Indian Wells next week.

Toni Nadal emphasizes the importance of competition for his nephew, stating, “It’s that he needs to compete. He has no choice. He hasn’t done it for too long. And of course, if you don’t compete, you can’t be prepared.” While refraining from speculating on Nadal’s longevity in the sport, Toni expresses optimism about Nadal’s prospects, particularly at Roland Garros, where he holds a record 14 titles.

Reflecting on Nadal’s recent performance in Brisbane and his training regimen at the academy, Toni Nadal remains positive, asserting, “I prefer to say that he is going to win [the French Open]. Then we’ll see.” With several months before Roland Garros commences, Nadal’s immediate focus is on an exhibition match against Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas, followed by his participation at Indian Wells.

Despite uncertainties surrounding Nadal’s match readiness, the exhibition match against Alcaraz is seen as valuable preparation for the upcoming Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells. Nadal’s fitness and form heading into Roland Garros remain pivotal factors in his quest for success, though the current landscape presents numerous unknowns.