The anticipation of Rafael Nadal playing in the Madrid Open has further increased after a cryptic post from Jose Morgado. As he steps into the red clay of the Caja Mágica, whispers of a special tribute to Nadal have surfaced on social media. Morgado, in his latest tweet, fuelled the anticipation even more, by hinting at “something prepared” for Nadal.

The Spaniard, who holds the record of winning the Madrid Open five times, has been battling with fitness. However, after a series of withdrawals from various tournaments and a long hiatus from tennis, he is back again on the clay court. The 37-year-old Spaniard hinted at his retirement this season. For his possibly last season on clay, what better way to appreciate his contribution to tennis before he parts ways from the sport?

Tennis commentator Jose Morgado hinted at a potential tribute to Rafael Nadal before he starts playing in the match. He took to X, posted a picture of the stadium, and wrote, “Pretty sure they got something prepared for Rafa today.” And this statement has further pushed the tennis world into a frenzy!

Speculations are arising about whether it would be a special ceremony to commemorate Nadal’s two-decade-long career in tennis or his incredible matches in the Madrid Open. Although he admitted that he is not ready to play at his 100% capacity, he is prepared to play his first match at the Madrid Open. His opponent at the game would be a 16-year-old American player, Darwin Blanch.

Also, he further added that it is important for him to play one last time in Madrid. His fans might not be ready to bid him goodbye just yet. But his match at the Madrid Open will surely be a memorable event for him and his fans. However, before he sets foot on the clay court, Nadal reveals that his farewell tour is not how he hoped it would be.

“It’s not perfect,” Rafael Nadal says about his farewell tour until now

Rafael Nadal is all set to resume his “last dance” before his retirement at the Madrid Open today. However, before saying goodbye to one of his favorite tournaments, he confessed about his journey on his farewell tour. “It’s not perfect, of course not perfect, but at least I am playing and I can enjoy again. Especially in the few tournaments that are so emotional for me. I’m able to enjoy the fact that I can say probably goodbye on court,” Nadal said in his latest interview

Indicating his body limitations, he further explains how he is unable to compete the way he would otherwise like to. The Spaniard was only 16 years old when he first played in the Madrid Open. And now that he has competed in the tournament one last time, it has indeed evoked a lot of emotion in him. However, as the event begins, it will be interesting to see a special tribute to the tennis legend before his match.

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