The ‘King of Clay’ is up and running! After missing the latter half of the last season due to injuries, Rafael Nadal has made a dominant start to this season. The 35-year-old is on a winning streak this season, winning a hattrick of tournaments, including the Australian Open.
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Despite the numerous injuries throughout his career, the former World Number 1 has always come back stronger. He hardly keeps himself away from the game which is close to his heart.
Throwback to when Rafael Nadal played tennis with his sister at his home
While the sporting world came to a standstill owing to the Covid-19 lockdowns, the Spaniard still enjoyed his favorite game at home. He played tennis with his sister, Maribel Nadal, using a sofa as the net. The two played some intense rallies, as the match was exhilarating to watch.
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While Nadal displayed a wide array of shots, his sister had every answer to his tricks. He had posted the video on his official Instagram handle. “In the end…he wins me? My sister, [Maribel Nadal]. I said, you have to cheer up,” Nadal had said. The battle took place in the backyard of his home in Mallorca, Spain.
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Rafael Nadal’s 2022 season
The Spaniard had last played in Washington in August 2021 before making a comeback this season. His first tournament this year was the Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open. He dominated his opponents in the tournament, winning the title without dropping a set.
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Tennis – ATP 500 – Abierto Mexicano – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco, Mexico – February 24, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarter final match against Tommy Paul of the U.S. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Further, he created history in the opening Grand Slam of the season. Nadal became the first player to win 21 men’s singles major titles, overtaking Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Moreover, it was an epic comeback from the Spaniard, after being two sets to love down in the summit clash against Daniil Medvedev. He completed a hattrick of titles by lifting the ATP 500 Acapulco title.
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With the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells coming up, Nadal would be eager to carry his winning momentum forward. Can Nadal reclaim the top spot in the ATP rankings? Let us know your views in the comments below.
