I mean, what's the point with these training clips ? And why not UO and yes to Laver cup ?
I don't believe in retirement he said himself he is not retiring yet. But true form he can get only in tournaments, not in trainingHe possibly could just be thinking about calling it a day at the Laver Cup, we don't know for sure.
And he wants to go out on a high note. More information will be revealed closer to the time, but I don't see Nadal playing any more tournaments outside of Laver Cup and the exho in KSA this year.
He's not Serbian.
If he is not competing why training and why post training vids, makes no senseShouldve just done his US celeb fans a favor and play the USO.
It can't be any worse than a 1st round exit from RG.
I don't believe in retirement he said himself he is not retiring yet. But true form he can get only in tournaments, not in training
What is Rafa trying to accomplish at this point? I’m still trying to figure it out. He can’t even get to the second week of slams now so I’m not sure what his motivation is. He needs 3 more to be GOAT over Djoker. And right now he’s not even getting close and he’s gonna be 39 next year
If he is not competing why training and why post training vids, makes no sense
He's been mostly practicing for 20 months.I mean, what's the point with these training clips ? And why not UO and yes to Laver cup ?
What card? He's sitting out of slams ( Wimbledon+ USO) didn't look even average in matches he played but he's not retiring? If he thinks he's not retiring he should have been playing the slams. Imo he's retiring at laver cup and that's good for himWell, he has said he is not retiring yet, but he could be playing his cards very close to his chest. Federer only announced 12 days before Laver Cup that he was retiring. He may retire, he may not, but him not playing any of the key events is a very telling sign. If he is not playing any of the masters and any of the slams, then what he is really playing for. He said he wants to be competitive, which is fine, and all that, but the competition is in the big events.
I don't think he is playing any tour events this year at least. Indoors will be coming and that is bad news for him at the best of times.
Nadal is like red wine that has been locked up for 1000 years, It is past its expiration date. Loved the Guy and been cheering for him for decades but it’s time to call it a day, Every dog has it’s day and it’s midnight for Nadal.He needs to listen to Federer and keep going forever.
He should enter every single competition and at least collect the 1st round money.
A dead horse can never be flogged enough. We need some more.
Come on, if you like what you see you would make a thread how epic his trainings are. But you make only threads from past matches, not trainings. Nothing better than to show your capabilities at real person in real situation, not with controlled outcome.Why are yall so pressed about when he does or doesn't retire? Some of us like seeing the guy play no matter what, if the passion is still there let him play, if not he will end it when he's ready. His legacy is more than secure.
People had a ton of ruined Sundays they still need to let hate out for lolIf he wants to retire at the LC, that’s his choice. If not that’s his choice too. He’s training because he wants to show up at the LC and not let his team mates or himself down. Not sure why that is complicated.
Doubles with Fed please
What card? He's sitting out of slams ( Wimbledon+ USO) didn't look even average in matches he played but he's not retiring? If he thinks he's not retiring he should have been playing the slams. Imo he's retiring at laver cup and that's good for him
Clearly.People had a ton of ruined Sundays they still need to let hate out for lol
Not everything is about being the GOAT. In 2024 his motivation was simply getting that elusive 15th RG, but he experienced a reality check with that 1R loss to Zverev and his inability to win a title (not even an ATP 250) throughout the entire year.What is Rafa trying to accomplish at this point? I’m still trying to figure it out. He can’t even get to the second week of slams now so I’m not sure what his motivation is. He needs 3 more to be GOAT over Djoker. And right now he’s not even getting close and he’s gonna be 39 next year
They are talking about Djokovic retirement while he is in much better shape than Nadal, plus can still beat Alcaraz, but talking about Nadal's retirement who can't pass 1st round is no no topic.
Im his fan but totally agree with you.I mean, what's the point with these training clips ? And why not UO and yes to Laver cup ?
Who else is playing in that exho?He possibly could just be thinking about calling it a day at the Laver Cup, we don't know for sure.
And he wants to go out on a high note. More information will be revealed closer to the time, but I don't see Nadal playing any more tournaments outside of Laver Cup and the exho in KSA this year.
worth noting the ppl hitting with him/at his center are posting the clips/vids not himI mean, what's the point with these training clips ? And why not UO and yes to Laver cup ?
Why would anyone want Djokovic to retire. Love him or hate him, he engineers passion in the sport perhaps more than any other player in history as he engages with the fans etc with his antics. Its compulsive viewing.Both can retire when they wish to, ultimately, they earned it. Heck, despite being beaten so badly for so long, Murray earned and deserved that send off in the Olympics.
I know there are many desperate for Djokovic to stop winning, he simply won too much for them to stomach, and that Olympic gold must really sting, but haters can pray all they want, they don't control when these guys decide to retire.
We all know Nadal is on his final legs, and he could go any time, but if wants to carry on, then, just like Murray he earned it also. It is sad seeing the 1st 2nd round losses, because we saw these guys at their best, and there is that desire for them not to keep taking losses to guys that shouldn't even be winning sets off of them, but still, they earned the right to go out the way which is best for them. Laver Cup might just be that for Nadal, LA Olympics might be that for Djokovic, who truly knows.