Rafael Nadal bans specific question after losing to Cameron Norrie ahead of Aus Open defense
Rafael Nadal has banned questions about his retirement and the 36-year-old told reporters 'don't continue' about his final days on the tennis court. The all-time Grand Slam record holder will be looking to clinch his 23rd major title when the Australian Open begins in just over two weeks and says for now he is here to "keep playing the game." tennis".
Nadal won the Australian Open and the French Open last year but showed there was work to be done ahead of this season's opening Grand Slam. Representing Spain in the United Cup team competition, Nadal lost 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 to Britain's No.2 Cameron Norrie.
During an ensuing press conference, a disgruntled Nadal banned any further discussion of his retirement. He said: "I lost my match. That's it, right? Every time I come to a press conference, it feels like I have to retire.
"So you're very interested in my retirement. I mean, at the moment, you're not. When the day comes, I'll let you guys know. retirement, because I am here to continue playing tennis.”
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It's unclear how much Nadal has left to give in 2023 after last season was hampered by injuries following successive Grand Slam triumphs at the Australian Open and French Open. There were also concerns that Nadal appeared to lack confidence in his loss to Norrie.
Nadal hasn't ruled out next month's Australian Open being his last. "As a professional, you never know," he said. to create something special, right?"
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The world No. 2 remains elusive on the date of his retirement and has now banned the question from being asked. "I don't visualize it for a mere fact, because I'm not one to try to guess, predict or plot the future, because things...
Rafael Nadal has banned questions about his retirement and the 36-year-old told reporters 'don't continue' about his final days on the tennis court. The all-time Grand Slam record holder will be looking to clinch his 23rd major title when the Australian Open begins in just over two weeks and says for now he is here to "keep playing the game." tennis".
Nadal won the Australian Open and the French Open last year but showed there was work to be done ahead of this season's opening Grand Slam. Representing Spain in the United Cup team competition, Nadal lost 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 to Britain's No.2 Cameron Norrie.
During an ensuing press conference, a disgruntled Nadal banned any further discussion of his retirement. He said: "I lost my match. That's it, right? Every time I come to a press conference, it feels like I have to retire.
"So you're very interested in my retirement. I mean, at the moment, you're not. When the day comes, I'll let you guys know. retirement, because I am here to continue playing tennis.”
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It's unclear how much Nadal has left to give in 2023 after last season was hampered by injuries following successive Grand Slam triumphs at the Australian Open and French Open. There were also concerns that Nadal appeared to lack confidence in his loss to Norrie.
Nadal hasn't ruled out next month's Australian Open being his last. "As a professional, you never know," he said. to create something special, right?"
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The world No. 2 remains elusive on the date of his retirement and has now banned the question from being asked. "I don't visualize it for a mere fact, because I'm not one to try to guess, predict or plot the future, because things...
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