Tennis followers worry that Rafael Nadal may undergo the identical destiny as Roger Federer by battling accidents till his eventual retirement. The legendary Spaniard introduced he would miss the French Open this yr on account of health earlier than happening to substantiate that 2024 would probably be his final yr on tour as he plans for the tip of his tennis profession.

Nadal has confirmed that he'll miss the French Open for the primary time in his profession after failing to sufficiently regain his health from a pelvic harm. Speaking throughout an in depth press convention, the 36-year-old stated: "I won’t be able to play at Roland Garros. It's not a decision I made, it's a decision my body made."

The unhappy announcement has left some tennis followers fearing the worst and that Nadal’s profession may find yourself ending in the identical method as Federer’s. The 20-time Grand Slam spent over a yr out with a knee harm after Wimbledon in 2021 and solely returned to aggressive tennis motion for his farewell doubles sport with Nadal on the Laver Cup final yr.

Fans took to Twitter to voice their dismay. "Sounds like another Fed :(," wrote @OutofLineBets whereas @Outoftennis was one of many first to attract parallels between the 2 legends. They wrote: "Nadal’s 2024 will be like Federer’s 2021. My only hope is that Hubert will not bagel him on Chatrier in his last-ever career match."

The sentiment was shared by @John62121608, who stated: "It is over this time, Roger is waiting for him. But his greatness will never fade away." Meanwhile, @ak_thfc regarded forward to Nadal’s impending retirement, stating: "Federer in 22. Nadal in 24. Feels like a whole chapter of life is ending." @tabet_matthew posted: "Literally fed rn."

This was echoed by the @TheFederizedOne who stated: "Roger Federer in 2022. Rafael Nadal in 2024. My childhood, my source of happiness is going in front of my eyes." And @CGOnuks wrote: "This is Federer 2.0. Legend nonetheless!!!!"

Nadal immediately referenced Federer throughout his press convention suggesting he was cut up between two on-court rivalries with him and fellow legend Djokovic.

"What Djokovic says is not in a current sense but in a historical sense, that we are the confrontation that has been the most in the history of tennis," he stated when requested if Djokovic was his largest rival. "I have experienced both rivalries a bit because when I arrived there was Federer and then Novak appeared.

“When he arrived, both Roger and I were there. Roger spent a few years in which he was further apart and we have been the ones who have played the most against each other, with which I understand that he considers me his greatest rival. I have lived with both although I have played more times with Djokovic."

It will not be but clear when Nadal will attempt to make his comeback from harm as he concentrates on making a full restoration.