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It is difficult to identify any flaws in Rafael Nadal’s game. Technically, the Spaniard is a very sound player. Nadal hardly puts any foot wrong while on a tennis court. He has graced the sport for almost 2 decades, which has seen him become one of the greatest players of all time.

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Throughout his career, the former World Number 1 has won several laurels. He has an astonishing 90 singles titles on the ATP Tour. Recently, he became the first man in history to lift 21 Grand Slam singles titles.

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Although his game may be flawless, Nadal struggles when it comes to technology. Recently, there was yet another incident that highlighted his problems.

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Rafael Nadal struggles with technology while interacting with fans

The 35-year-old took part in the ‘Fanjolt Exclusive Live!’ show yesterday. However, some technology issues kept him from connecting with the fans for a couple of minutes. Further, he said, “Hey guys, let’s try to keep moving on. You know, I am sometimes not good on the technology and we are glad to connect with you.” While receiving no response, he hilariously asked, “nobody wants to talk with me?”

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Nadal’s struggles with technology in the past

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His struggles with technology came to light during the press conference for the Rolex Paris Masters when he didn’t shy away from highlighting his problems. During the Covid-19 lockdown, the Spaniard had gone live on Instagram. However, he had difficulties in inviting Roger Federer and Andy Murray to the live show. Subsequently, he admitted that he was a disaster as far as technology was concerned.

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On the tennis front, Rafael Nadal would like to continue his winning momentum in the coming tournaments. He has had a brilliant start to the 2022 season, winning titles at the Melbourne Summer Set and the Australian Open.

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He will next play at Abierto Mexicano in Acapulco, Mexico, which is an ATP 500 tournament. Can the Spaniard reclaim the top spot in ATP rankings further this year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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