Rafael Nadal considering skipping US Open or French Open this year, says his uncle Toni
Rafael Nadal is considering his scheduling options and may opt to skip a Grand Slam, according to his uncle Toni Nadal.
Toni coached Rafael Nadal from a young age and is now director of the Spaniard’s academy in Mallorca.
And he says that the world number two, who will be asked to defend both the US Open and French Open titles within the space of four weeks later this year, is worried about the physical demands that would place on him.
“I have spoken to Rafa and he is doubting which tournaments to play,” Toni told ESPN Deportes.
“The schedule is unrealistic, especially for veteran players, who cannot compete for so many weeks in a row.
“I think it is a bit ugly what the ATP has done. This decision is totally against players like Rafa and Novak [Djokovic].
“With everything they have done for tennis for years, I am surprised that they do this.
“I think it would be key to raise something regarding the calendar because it is not feasible to concentrate so many tournaments in such a short time.”
Nadal is not only defending his titles at the US Open and the French Open, but also 2000 ranking points.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official.
Latest
-
Kevin PalmerExclusive – Coaching legend Nick Bollettieri on the new tool that could transform the game
In the opinion of tennis coaching legend Nick Bollettieri, Slinger Bag has a huge role to play in what comes next at all levels of the game.
-
WTA TourWorld No.1 Ashleigh Barty is beaten in straight sets in shock defeat
Unseeded Spaniard Paula Badosa upset world number one Ashleigh Barty in straight sets to progress to the semi-finals.
-
Kevin PalmerExclusive – Coaching legend Nick Bollettieri on the looming crisis in tennis
Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri believes tennis needs to rebrand the sport quickly to avoid a huge drop off in interest.
-
ATP TourNovak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal kept apart in draw for Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic has avoided a possible meeting with Rafael Nadal until the final of the Monte Carlo Masters.
-
Tennis FeaturesDaniil Medvedev needs strong clay-court season after previous struggles on the red dirt
Daniil Medvedev eyes fix for his clay woes, writes Oli Jefford.
-
ATP Tour‘I am really happy proud of myself,’ says Lorenzo Musetti after saving four match points against Dan Evans
Musetti fights back to see off Evans in Sardegna.
-
WTA TourAshleigh Barty and Coco Gauff roll on in Charleston, Garbine Muguruza bows out through injury
Wins for Barty and Gauff, but Muguruza out.
-
Tennis NewsNovak Djokovic’s father takes fresh swipe at Roger Federer, saying Swiss great is ‘not a good man’
Srdjan Djokovic has another go at Roger Federer.
-
French OpenFrench player hits out at French Open postponement, saying ‘it’s a pretty selfish decision’
Alize Cornet unimpressed by French Open delay.
-
Tennis NewsRafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, to work with rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime
Toni Nadal joins coaching set-up of Felix Auger-Aliassime