Rafael Nadal revealed on Sunday that he took several injections to ease pain in his left leg during his successful French Open 2022 campaign, adding that he is looking forward to some new treatments to help manage the anxiety of a chronic injury. Looking forward to trying the treatments.
Nadal wins his 14th Roland Garros title, managing his leg injury well, he defeated the top 10 players on his way to the top stage of the podium at Philippe Chattier. On Sunday, Nadal demolished 8th seed Casper Roode in 2 hours and 18 minutes as he beat the Norwegians 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the men’s singles final to extend his Grand Slam record to 22 titles .
The Spaniard, 36, said he would try some new treatments next week to see if it could allow him to enter Wimbledon, where he won his two men’s-record 22 Grand Slam titles. The game will start from June 27 at the All England Club.
Speaking at the press conference after his record-expanding Roland Garros win, Nadal said no one wants to miss Wimbledon and, of course, the grass-court for the third time in his career after winning campaigns in 2008 and 2010. Dream of winning the Major. ,
“Wimbledon is not a tournament I want to miss. I think nobody wants to miss Wimbledon. I love Wimbledon, I have had a lot of success there. Full credit and respect to the tournament. A player like me, I’m always ready to play Wimbledon. If you ask if I’ll be at Wimbledon, I can’t give a clear answer. If Wimbledon is to be won, let’s definitely see how that goes,” Nadal said.
Nadal did not rule out surgery
However, Nadal admitted that it is difficult to keep taking injections and continue playing on tour, while insisting he will see how his body recovers over the next few weeks.
Wimbledon 2022, which will be devoid of any ranking points after tournament organizers banned Russian and Belarusian players, begins in London on June 27.
“It’s clear that I can’t keep up with my feet asleep,” Nadal said.
The Spaniard, who became the oldest men’s singles champion at Roland Garros, said he would consider surgery if he intends to undergo treatment.