Rafael Nadal made a drastic decision after his participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhere he will play doubles with Carlos Alcaraz representing Spain.
The experienced Spanish tennis player decided to withdraw from Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, because this tournament is played on a grass court and its intention is to remain on the clay field, since the tennis of the next Olympic event will be held on this surface.
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“We believe that the best thing for my body is not to change surfaces and continue playing on clay until then. It is for this reason that I will miss playing the Wimbledon Championships this year,” said the former world number one on his social networks, this Thursday.
“I am sad that I will not be able to experience this year the great atmosphere of that incredible event that will always be in my heart and be with all the British fans who have always given me great support. I will miss you all”added the 38-year-old Hispanic.
Finally, Rafael Nadal confirmed his presence at the ATP 250 in Bastad, which will begin on July 15. “To prepare for the Olympic Games, I will play the tournament in Bastad, Sweden. A tournament that I played at the beginning of my career and where I had a great time both on and off the court. I hope to see you all there.” he concluded.
