If he is back to a decent level, he will try to continue as long as possible until his body finally gives out once and for all. Despite his words about quality of life and whatnot, actions speak louder. He is making yet another comeback despite living in pain "every single day." Like Federer and Murray, he will not voluntarily retire while still capable of playing.
Nadal will not retire in 2024
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nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
He is retiring this year. Let's not make up stories. He said this is probably his last year..
And we don't know more than this.
Let's not make up stories.
And we don't know more than this.
Let's not make up stories.
Actions speak louder than words.
Humphrey20133
Professional
No. I think he is done this year. He has barely even played, and probably won't play much at all after RG. He just can't stay healthy long enough to keep going.
Perhaps if he can’t stay healthy. But if he does manage to get back to a decent level, he will not call it quits. He absolutely values trying to win more slams above long term quality of life.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
You want him to stay more than I do lol
The fear is real. They know the man is immovable in Paris. Nobody else can lay a claim like that anywhere on earth.
TripleATeam
G.O.A.T.
Put "I think" in the damn thread title.
Vincent-C
Legend
Nadal is not winning any more Majors; to think he will is delusional.
Frenchy-Player
Hall of Fame
Nadal plays to win GS like Federer or Djokovic, not to play at "decent level" and make a quarter final in a 250, especially if it makes his injuries worse.
Vincent-C
Legend
Would he settle for that result delivered by AdM?
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Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
Nadal has been announced for the Laver Cup which could be his last professional tournament.
Vincent-C
Legend
RG '24 would be more fitting- and pleasingly sooner. Raffers could ask his Saudi backers to make up the appearance fee difference.. surely they'd be amenable.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
I also have this feeling, however he's not far off from another significant injury that will finally and once for all break the camel's back.
Wander
Hall of Fame
"I think" is often implied when a separate source is not cited.
TripleATeam
G.O.A.T.
And without it, it's clickbait.
"Novak to retire in August"
"Federer to come out of retirement"
"IOC to retroactively remove Murray's Gold Medals"
Sure, I'll know when I open the thread that it's one rando's opinion. But until then it seems like it's actual news.
NeutralFan
G.O.A.T.
This is a big if
His body has been saying that for many years yet he comes back time and again.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
LOL
He just puts his name there to help Roger sell tickets.
Unseeded Player
Hall of Fame
Yeap, heart and brain want but other muscles are saying no, you had enough.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Heeeey...
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
My bestie TP knows he will miss Rafa
The height of the Fedal rivalry were some of the most fun and memorable days in tennis history
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
fed won that point, allz goodMy bestie TP knows he will miss Rafa
The height of the Fedal rivalry were some of the most fun and memorable days in tennis history
pedro94
Semi-Pro
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