Does Rafael Nadal really need a warm-up tournament in Qatar? – Tennis Special
Seven-time French Open champion, Rafael Nadal, is not unleashing the clear cut news about his recovery; just keeping things obscure probably doesn’t want to hurt his fans across the globe.
He said, “With a week of training, no miracles or timetables, I am working to return to being the same as I was before the injury and am sure that we are going to make it.”
It is difficult to absorb the unsatisfying attitude of the 26-year-old Spaniard. The inquiring minds will keep a close eye on his progress and find out anything unusual, at the moment nothing seems to be troubling for the Spanish
hero who has hit the practice courts after a major left-knee injury layoff of six months.
Nadal is not rushing up to be the best in the world again because he has been there and accomplished that milestone. However, the urge to be there is still there because his trip to the top of the world rankings wasn’t satisfying
and justifiable. Everyone is thankful to the 11-time Grand Slam Champion for gracing the game of tennis by his presence because the competitiveness in the arena wouldn’t be the same with his absence and we witnessed it in the Wimbledon as well as the US Open.
Everything was there but something was missing and it was none other than the Spanish warrior Nadal.
If someone has any doubts about his comeback to the world of tennis, they need to read this quote of Nadal, “I came back the same or better, and my goal is to do it again this time.” Every brand new car requires a bit of mileage
before it becomes stubborn for the onslaught of bumpy roads. The first few miles are extremely subtle and susceptible to damage. Therefore, it is a smart act from the Spaniard to register himself for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open before he steps into the Rod Laver
Arena for the year’s first Grand Slam Championships, the Australian Open. Everyone is rusty at the start of a major comeback and needs a bit of match fitness as well.
There is no doubt that the practice courts can yield you enough warm-up sessions required for a major contest but the feeling of playing in a contest against your arch rival can never be lived at the practice courts which is must
for a player to regain some confidence. Hence, Nadal required playing a warm-up tournament and those who consider that it’s a hazardous move; well it’s just good to get going before the real test begins rather than putting himself under a lot of pressure right
from the word go.
It is just like giving a short quiz before a major exam. You can evaluate yourself after quiz and know where the problem is; can rectify it in time and get prepared for the greater examination. Same is the case with the Spanish
hero, the trip to Qatar will help Nadal to know where he stands before the conquest of Australian Open begins.
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