Rafael Nadal needs a break from the practice courts, according to his uncle Toni Nadal. Photo: AP
According to Rafael Nadal’s uncle and trainer, Toni Nadal, he has nothing to fear and nothing to lose as he prepares for the US Open.
The Spaniard became the first reigning French Open champion to bow out in the first round at Wimbledon since Gustavo Kuerten in 1997 after being stunned by Belgium’s Steve Darcis on day one of the Championships.
The manner of Nadal’s defeat led to further speculation about the impact of a full clay court season on the chronic knee injury that curtailed his 2012 season – a lay-off that also followed an early exit at Wimbledon at the hands of Lukas Rosol.
But Toni Nadal insists that the 12-time grand slam champion is not set for another extended spell on the sidelines, even if he must ease himself slowly back into his training regime.
“Rafa will come back. He has no fear of this break – he has nothing more to lose,” Toni Nadal told reporters at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. – ESPN
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