Rafael Nadal he gave up at Roland-Garros against Alexander Zverev in the first round in which it could be his last game in the Parisian land that he conquered so many times. Despite this, Paris will haveif the physique allows it, the opportunity to enjoyat least, once again by Rafa Nadal.
The Spaniard, currently number 275 in the world, will compete in the Olympic Games that start on July 26 and can be enjoyed on Eurosport and Maxand it will do so using the protected ATP ranking which allows him to register for up to nine tournaments after being out for almost a year due to his injury at the 2022 Australian Open with the aim of achieving a new olympic goldeither individually or together Carlos Alcaraz in the doubles.
Ferrero, on Eurosport, on the option of a Nadal-Alcaraz in Paris: “Both are very eager”
Although the majority is looking forward to this scenario, not everyone is happy with this news. Pedro Martinez, number 48 in the world and Rafa’s compatriot, has shown his disagreement with this situation. The Valencian, in one of the best moments of his career, He will not be able to attend the Olympic event despite being the third best Spaniard in the rankingwhich leaves room for Paris, because Nadal and Carreño will use their protected ranking.
“In this case, the protected ranking is an injustice because neither of them has missed an Olympic Games due to having been injured.regardless of whether it’s Rafa, we all want to see him in the Olympic Games, including me as a fan,” he told Relevo.
“I don’t see it as entirely fair. It’s like if I get injured now and in four years I use the protected ranking at the Los Angeles Games,” he added, making his complaint extensive.
“The Games are a special event and I think that this year I deserve to go to the Olympic Games. And not going for a situation like that is a bit unfair. But you can’t control it and that’s it. “I was very excited to go to the Olympic Games and even more so here in Paris.”
This way, Carlos Alcaraz, Alejandro Davidovich and Rafa Nadal and Pablo Carreño under protected ranking will be the players who will represent Spain at the Paris Olympic Games except last minute surprise.
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