Tennis ace Nagal dubbed ‘Prince of Clay’ wins title 4 years after Federer tie

After profitable the Challenger in Rome earlier this 12 months, Nagal took to Instagram to share an emotional publish about his troublesome 2022. “It always feels good to lift a trophy, especially when it’s been 4 years since you won your last one,” he wrote.

“There were times when the days were cold and the cards all fold. It was hard to believe that this day would come. I struggled with numerous injuries, came back from surgery, fought Covid multiple times, endured tough matches, tougher training regimes, and my own internal demons.”

And Nagal is already again within the winners’ circle once more after his victory in Finland. He’s getting straight again to work this week in Verona at one other European clay Challenger occasion as he seeks his third title of the season.