​Rafael Nadal played his last official match at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, and since then medical problems have forced the Iberian to withdraw from all competitions. Toni Nadal (Rafa’s uncle and former coach) brought the news of the former ATP leader’s retirement.

Rafael Nadal to start training in a month – 2024 retirement could be delayed if recovery complete

Mackenzie McDonald was the last opponent Rafa faced, the Iberian losing in the second round of the Australian Open.

At the age of 37, Nadal said at a press conference that 2024 could be his last year at the professional level.

Uncle Tony (former coach of Iberia) came with news on the very sensitive subject of his nephew’s resignation.

“Rafael is already 37 years old, years that weigh heavily. I know because I talked to him that Rafael wants to come back, he wants to recover well.

And if the recovery is good, I think he will want to continue. Next we will see because he has to get results and it won’t be easy, you lose ranking and you have to play with the best faster.

Then you need to be good for a few days and you have some tough matches coming up” – Tony Nadalin an interview published by the “Glyna” portal.

“Doctors advised him not to train while waiting for a full recovery. In about a month, he should start training on the tennis court,” he added Tony Nadal.