Rick Macci, former coach of the Williams sisters (Serena and Venus)Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati and Sofia Kenin were interviewed by US media Tennis Unlimited On Rafael Nadal’s return to competition.
“As for Rafa coming back, as you get older you lose a little bit of mobility and when people know you’re vulnerable, they’re not afraid. “There’s not much difference between the top players and the players at the next level, it’s completely different when they know they have a chance, even on clay,” commented the American.
He later concluded: “Having said that, I wish Rafa all the best, but his level is not the same as before, So I don’t think he’s a serious contender to win a Grand Slam. “I think he’s very competitive and I think it’s difficult for anyone on clay, but it depends on his fitness.”
According to Cadena Ser, Rafael Nadal I will play some previous tournaments in Australia in early 2024 and then play the first Grand Slam of the season on ocean soilwhich he won twice (2009 and 2022).