[Sports Road News]The French Open will play the men’s singles 4-strong battle this evening (3rd). Rafael Nadal, the 36-year-old “mud king” today, will fight against Germany at 8:45 in Hong Kong Alexander Zverev (NOW 638 live). Spain’s “Marca” revealed before the game that Nadu has been suffering from foot injuries and has to rely on anesthesia to play in this mud grand slam, but the “mud king” reassured fans: the French Open is not me farewell battle!
The 21-time Grand Slam winner Nadu suffered a torn rib injury in March. The foot injury recurred in the Rome Masters earlier, and this time he also played at the French Open with an injury. After reaching the quarterfinals, he said: “To be honest, Every match I play here, I don’t know if it will be the last match of my tennis career at the French Open. This is where I am now.” This remark immediately aroused speculation of retirement. According to the “Marca” report, the bone tissue of Nadu’s foot has been necrotic due to insufficient blood supply. This year’s French Open also relies on anesthesia. After the French Open, he will truce to solve his chronic foot injury, which means he will abandon the fight. Wimbledon.
Western media pointed out: “Nadu’s foot injury can be traced back to 2005. He suffered from navicular osteochondritis, a degenerative disease. The deformity of the bones in the middle of the foot has an important impact on the movement of the foot. However, Nadu His doctor assured him that the anti-inflammatory drug treatment and anesthesia he received during the two-week competition will not make him stick to the end.” He has been self-improving for a long time. In an interview with Spanish TVE TV yesterday, he also made it clear that this year’s French Open It is not a prelude to farewell. After the game, the team will work hard to find a treatment plan for his left foot. He hopes to return to play at the French Open next year.
“No, not at all (farewell), I’ve always been very clear about these things, and I’m not going to pretend to make this match look like a goodbye. The reality of the left foot injury is there, but We will continue to work hard to find a solution to the problem. I believe and hope to return to Roland Garros to play, but next year is still a year away.” Nadu admitted that he has been in a difficult situation since last year: “Currently everything It’s ok, let’s enjoy the current French Internet cafe first!”
Nadu, who is striving to win the Musketeers Cup 14 times, has the upper hand with 6 wins and 3 losses, including 5 consecutive victories since 2016. As for the other quarter-final match, Croatian veteran Marin Cilic will take on Norwegian player Casper Ruud.
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