Novak Djokovic sitting out the US Open after refusing vaccination against COVID-19 frees his old rival Rafael Nadal to hunt a 23rd grand slam title
Nadal returning from abdominal injury to hunt a 23rd grand slam title
Fellow grand slam glutton Roger Federer, with 20 titles to his name, is also missing the 2022 Open. However the Swiss legend’s recovery from another round of knee surgery has him on track for a comeback representing Team Europe at the Laver Cup exhibition event on September 23.Nadal’s steely focus though is on winning a fifth US Open title.
“The world of tennis keep going, even if it is not good news for everyone,” Nadal shrugged. “The world continues and the tennis will continue after me, after Novak, after Roger. “From my personal perspective, it’s very sad news,” Nadal said. “It’s always a shame when the best players of the world are not able to play a tournament because of injuries or because of different reasons.
“It’s a tough injury because it’s dangerous, it’s risky. When you have a scar, it’s a place that you put in a lot of effort when you are serving. You need to find flexibility again,” Nadal explained. “I am doing things the best way that I can. I hope to be ready for the action. That’s the only thing that I can say. With the tools that I have today, I hope to be competitive enough to give myself a chance.
“Super excited to see Roger again on court, of course,” Nadal said. “I hope he’s healthy enough to make that happen. Has been a long period of time without Roger on court so I really hope that he can manage to be back.
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