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After a successful end to his clay-court campaign, Rafael Nadal is back on the grass practicing for the Wimbledon Championships. Following the French Open, he was undergoing a new treatment for his foot issue that hindered his participation in tournaments in the past.

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After the successful treatment, the Spaniard is gearing up to battle for the grass court major and go for an unprecedented Calendar Slam.

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Rafael Nadal gears up for Wimbledon

Recently, Rafa took to his Instagram story to share the activity that he loves to indulge in during his free time. He stated, “Parchis time with the team”. Nadal also posted the same picture with the caption, “Hello Wimbledon. Here we are at our place for the next….”

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The player will kick-start his journey at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club against the Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo.

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The Spanish player is aiming to win at Wimbledon and claim his 23rd grand slam title in the process, taking another step away from his great rivals, Djokovic and Federer. However, Novak Djokovic will be equally motivated to clinch his 21st grand slam title and get one step closer to his rival.

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The Spanish tennis legend might face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals and Matteo Berrettini in the semi-finals. There is a huge probability that the arch rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will face each other in the finals.

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Carlos Moya, the coach of Rafael Nadal, has also shown faith in his capabilities and believes that the player can do well and get the desired results.

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Rafa has had a great season so far this year. Do you think he will win his 23rd grand slam title at Wimbledon?

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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