Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
He insinuated at Madrid and at the French Open that this year "might not" be his last, in Bastad Nadal got to the final where despite losing the final showed glimpses of his former self. He lost at the Olympics then didn't play afterwards until the recent 6 kings slam in Saudi Arabia.
Was he always going to retire this year or did injuries come back or Nadal just isn't satisfied where he's at physically, mentally and the toll of tennis is too much at this point?
I really wanted him to stay on tour for next year, it wasn't beyond the realms of possibility for Nadal on Clay to do damage even nearing 39, GOATS slow down but the talent and skill never dies.
Was he always going to retire this year or did injuries come back or Nadal just isn't satisfied where he's at physically, mentally and the toll of tennis is too much at this point?
I really wanted him to stay on tour for next year, it wasn't beyond the realms of possibility for Nadal on Clay to do damage even nearing 39, GOATS slow down but the talent and skill never dies.