Rafa Nadal’s uncle shares insights on nephew’s recovery and future comeback

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Rafa Nadal has been on a break from tennis over the majority of the past year. The Spanish legend played in the Australia Open in January, when he was dealing with some injuries and lesions.

Soon after, Nadal claimed he’d be taking a break over the year, and that he was planning to return to tennis in 2024 to play his last year as a professional player.

His uncle and former trainer, Toni Nadal, discussed Rafa’s health and suggested that his retirement may not be as imminent as first stated.

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