Nadal: The statement about his future and the comment about Djokovic

Rafael Nadal gave a long interview to Movistar Plus. The legendary Spaniard was asked about his future and left all possibilities open.

“Why should I tell you that it will be my last year and that I planned it? And if not? If by magic, even though I don’t believe in magic, my body heals after the long break and I feel strong and powerful with energy to carry on: “Why would I say one thing and then say something else?”

I am careful, if I know the answer, I will say it and live day by day in the hope that I give myself the opportunity to have the choice and decide. I want to come back and compete, but I don’t have the expectation of coming back and winning Roland Garros and the Australian Open. That seems very far-fetched, if not unlikely.” he said characteristically.

He was then asked if he was annoyed that Novak Djokovic overtook him in Grand Slams and remarked: “It didn’t bother me for the simple reason that I believe I did everything possible given the odds. I think Novak lives it more intensely than I do and might be disappointed if he doesn’t make it. And maybe that’s why it has achieved the most Slams.

He has the ability to make the most of ambition. I was also ambitious, but with a healthy ambition that allowed me to see things in the right dimension without becoming irritable. It’s a way of life.”