Roger Federer fears addressed as Rafael Nadal faces delaying harm return once more

It’s one thing Federer confronted, because the Swiss star returned from double knee surgical procedure in 2021 however performed simply 5 tournaments earlier than going underneath the knife for a 3rd time. He maintained that he wished to return to competitors however in September 2022 mentioned he needed to hearken to his physique and ended up retiring on the Laver Cup in an exhibition doubles match alongside Nadal.

But Lopez believes Nadal will likely be effective to return and fulfil his retirement plan even when his restoration interval is prolonged. He mentioned: “I think that everything will go well and that Rafa will have the opportunity to say goodbye as he deserves; playing tennis on a court and playing where he wants to play and surely at a good level.

“There is still a lot of time, it is not something so serious and I hope he recovers to play as soon as possible and says goodbye to tennis in front of those people who are so eager to see him again, even if it is for the last time.”