Rafael Nadal Terms His 2022 Run as a Dream He Could Never Think Of

Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal is on a dream run in 2022. The Spaniard has already won 2 titles since the start of the year and is eying his third title at the ATP Acapulco Open, where he is in the semi-finals. Nadal is on a magnificent 13-0 win streak.

Winning his quarter-final match against Tommy Paul, Nadal has set up an Australian Open final rematch with the new World No.1 Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals at Acapulco. Speaking to the media post his quarter-final win, a confident Nadal expressed his views on his unbelievable longevity and his undisputed win streak.

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Words on his career by Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal ended his 2021 season in August, citing a left foot injury. Seeing the seriousness of the condition, the 35-year-old Nadal feared his return to the tour. However, known for his never-give-up attitude, Rafael not only made a comeback to the tour but also won his 21st Grand Slam.

This foot injury wasn’t the only injury in Nadal’s career. In a 2 decade long career, Nadal has undergone numerous surgeries, forcing him to sit back from playing on the tour a number of times. However, the Spaniard has never failed to make a comeback and surprise the tennis world with his performance. Twenty years down the line, Nadal still seems to be going strong in the game. 

Expressing his views on the longevity of his career, Nadal said, “We believed that my career was not going to be that long and it is true that I have had physical problems. It is incredible that in 2022, I continue to compete as I am doing. I am enjoying myself to the fullest and let’s see how long it lasts”. [h/t marca.com]

After being out of the tour for four months, Nadal made a comeback in 2022. He started his season campaign with a title win at the ATP 250 Melbourne Open. It was followed by a Grand Slam win at the 2022 Australian Open. Continuing his impressive form, Nadal has cruised through the initial rounds of the ATP 500 Acapulco and is in the semi-finals of the tournament. 

The 3-time Acapulco champion feels that his 2022 run till now has been much more than what he had dreamt of. “The way I’ve started the season is a dream, it’s better than I would have dreamed of. Two months ago, if they told me these results, I almost signed it for you. So far, I’ve played many good moments. But you have to go slowly and with feet on the ground. Respect for the sport, the rivals…,” he said.

Rafael Nadal is currently on a 13-0 win streak and will see to improve it further today, 25th February, when he will face his 2022 Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the ATP 500 Abierto Mexicano Telcel. 

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